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Russia and Turkey Urge Caution Amid Escalating Iran Protests

1/12/2026

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Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, condemned foreign interference in Iran during a January 12, 2026 call with Iranian officials.
He expressed condolences for 572 deaths in ongoing protests.
He emphasized strengthening security cooperation under the 2025 strategic partnership treaty.
Turkey warned foreign intervention could worsen Iran's situation, calling for United States–Iran negotiations and cautioning against Israeli involvement.
Protests in Iran have escalated from economic grievances to regime-change demands.

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Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, condemned foreign interference in Iran during a January 12, 2026 call with Iranian officials.
He expressed condolences for 572 deaths in ongoing protests.
He emphasized strengthening security cooperation under the 2025 strategic partnership treaty.
Turkey warned foreign intervention could worsen Iran's situation, calling for United States–Iran negotiations and cautioning against Israeli involvement.
Protests in Iran have escalated from economic grievances to regime-change demands.