Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday to meet with President Vladimir Putin, with the US conflict as a key topic.
Iranian FM Meets with Putin
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday, April 27th. His official visit includes a meeting with President Vladimir Putin, as reported by IRNA.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov also previously announced the planned meeting between the Iranian minister and the Russian leader.
Strategic Partnership and Past Responses
The 2025 strategic agreement between Russia and Iran does not include a mutual defense commitment. During a period in June 2025 when the US and Israel bombed targets in Iran, both Russia and China limited their response to diplomatic statements.
US-Iran Negotiations via Pakistan
Araghchi arrived in Pakistan from Oman on Sunday, April 26th, but anticipated peace negotiations with a US delegation did not occur, according to Pakistani authorities.
Iran’s Response to US Proposals
Araghchi delivered Iran’s response to US proposals for a peace agreement to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir on Saturday, April 25th. The response included Tehran’s demands and reservations regarding Washington’s position.
Trump Halts Delegation Travel
A US delegation was preparing to travel to Islamabad, but former President Trump cancelled the trip upon learning of the Iranian delegation’s departure from Pakistan. Trump stated he wouldn’t send representatives for lengthy, unproductive talks, suggesting Iran could contact the US directly.
Previous Negotiations and Ceasefire
The previous round of US-Iran peace negotiations, held in Islamabad on April 11th, ended without success. A ceasefire in the US-Israel-Iran conflict has been in effect since April 8th, halting fighting that began on February 28th. The ceasefire was extended indefinitely by Trump after an initial two-week period.
