Russia has declared its willingness to support Iran in addressing issues related to its nuclear programme.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made this known in an interview with the Iranian news agency IRNA on Tuesday.
Peskov emphasized that Moscow values its strong ties with Tehran and is committed to enhancing cooperation across various sectors.
“Iran support includes providing assistance in dealing with important matters like the nuclear programme,” he stated.
He further stressed that diplomatic efforts remain the preferred approach to resolving international concerns over Iran’s nuclear activities, provided all parties demonstrate the necessary political will.
In 2015, Iran reached a nuclear agreement with the United Kingdom, Germany, China, Russia, the United States, and France. The deal granted Tehran sanctions relief in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear programme.
However, in 2018, then-U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew from the agreement and reinstated sanctions on Iran. In response, Tehran gradually scaled back its nuclear commitments, including increased uranium enrichment.
