Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman BAGHAEI said Iran and Russia held consultations on various issues, including nuclear matters, during which Tehran set out its position and presented a seven-day proposal. He said the meeting, held before an apparently planned Putin–Trump call, was primarily a clarification of Iran’s stance; technically Pakistan and Qatar continue to act as intermediaries between Iran and the United States.

2026-10-12

Iran Foreign Ministry spokesman BAGHAEI said Iran and Russia held consultations on various issues, including nuclear matters, during which Tehran set out its position and presented a seven-day proposal. He said the meeting, held before an apparently planned Putin–Trump call, was primarily a clarification of Iran’s stance; technically Pakistan and Qatar continue to act as intermediaries between Iran and the United States.