Iran Intensifies Russia Diplomacy as Trump Reviews New Peace Proposal

Iran Intensifies Russia Diplomacy as Trump Reviews New Peace Proposal

Iran’s foreign minister traveled to Russia on Monday, where President Vladimir Putin publicly expressed firm backing for Tehran amid its ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel.

The trip took place as representatives at the United Nations once again urged for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, the Trump administration was reviewing a recent proposal from Iran that aimed to resolve tensions by lifting Tehran’s restrictions on the waterway and ending the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports.

During a meeting in St. Petersburg with Iran’s foreign minister, , Russian President said he had received a message the previous week from Iran’s supreme leader, . According to reports from Russian and Iranian media outlets, no details about the content of the message were disclosed.

Putin asked Araghchi to pass along his appreciation for the communication, along with his wishes for Khamenei’s continued health and well-being.

Meanwhile, the administration of has claimed that Khamenei was injured during the early phase of a joint U.S.-Israel military operation that began on February 28.

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the Iranian people, describing their efforts to defend national sovereignty as both courageous and heroic, according to Russian state media.

This visit came after an intense weekend of diplomatic activity, with Iran working to strengthen its political position and gather international support while negotiations with the United States remain stalled. Notably, there has been no clear indication of direct talks resuming between Washington and Tehran.

In the days prior, Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, traveled to Islamabad. Around the same time, Donald Trump had suggested sending a U.S. delegation there for discussions. However, Araghchi departed Pakistan on Saturday, and the planned American visit was ultimately called off.

Following that, Araghchi headed to Oman, located directly across the Strait of Hormuz from Iran. There, he held meetings with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said as well as Oman’s foreign minister.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, previously handling roughly 20% of global oil and natural gas flows, along with other goods. However, maritime traffic has largely come to a halt amid ongoing tensions—driven by Iran’s efforts to assert control over the passage and a U.S.-led naval blockade targeting Iranian ports—further intensifying the global energy crisis.

Speaking about his discussions in Oman, Araghchi emphasized the importance of regional cooperation. He noted that, as countries bordering the strait, their priority is to ensure safe and stable transit routes that benefit neighboring nations as well as the wider world, adding that maintaining strong ties with regional partners remains a key focus.

Oman’s foreign minister, Badr Albusaidi, said his talks with Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, focused on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that as coastal nations, both countries share a responsibility toward the global community, including addressing the humanitarian issue of seafarers who have been detained for an extended period. He added that sustained diplomatic efforts and realistic solutions are essential to restore and maintain safe navigation through the vital waterway.

Alongside these discussions, Araghchi also held phone conversations with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt, reflecting ongoing regional coordination.

After concluding his meetings in Oman, Araghchi returned briefly to Pakistan on Sunday before heading onward to Russia, where he arrived on Monday as part of his continuing diplomatic efforts.