Diplomatic initiatives between Iran and the United States, as well as relations between Tehran and Moscow, were discussed during a phone call between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pezeshkian congratulated Putin on his birthday and conveyed his wishes for prosperity and success to the Russian government and people. The Iranian president said relations between Tehran and Moscow were progressing positively.
The Iranian president also said that developing bilateral cooperation in various fields would serve the common interests of the two countries.

Putin said Iran had continued cooperating with Russia under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement despite regional developments. He noted that the Iranian people's resistance to the attacks was being closely watched around the world.
Wishing Iran peace, security and prosperity, Putin referred to initiatives by some countries to mediate between Tehran and Washington and ease tensions.
Putin said Russia supported those diplomatic efforts and announced that Moscow was ready to play a role in the process. He stressed the importance of maintaining close communication and cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, and conveyed his greetings and best wishes to Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei.