WANA (Mar 21) – The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Nowruz greetings to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, and the country’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian.

 

In his message, Putin expressed his wishes for strength and resilience for the Iranian people to overcome these difficulties.

 

He also emphasized that Moscow would continue to stand by Tehran during this challenging period, describing Russia as a loyal friend and a reliable partner, and wished Iran an honorable victory in overcoming its hardships.

Iranian people shop at Tajrish Bazaar, ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)