Iran seeks to strengthen cooperation with China and Russia, wary after US midterm elections, senior officials hold talks with Putin and others

[Cairo Current Affairs] On the 2nd, Director-General Rezai of Iran's Supreme Security Council, which oversees foreign affairs and defense, held a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin. On the same day, Bagheri, deputy secretary-general of the committee, met with Wang Yi, a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China and Minister of Foreign Affairs, regarding the situation in Iran during a visit to Beijing. It appears that the United States is wary of a renewed attack on Iran after the midterm elections on the 3rd, and is seeking to strengthen cooperation with China and Russia.

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According to Iranian state television, Rezai and Putin confirmed the "need for continued strategic cooperation" between the two countries. Iran has so far supported Russia's continued invasion of Ukraine by supplying drones.

Meanwhile, Bagheri stressed in his meeting with Wang that Iran "will never compromise on safeguarding its national security, sovereignty and territorial integrity." According to a Chinese statement, Wang expressed support for Iran's position, but pointed out that "dialogue and negotiation are the only way to resolve the issue."