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Putin Promises Iran Support as Trump Cancels Envoy Meeting

4/27/2026

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President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will act in Iran’s interests and pursue regional peace after meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, framing Iran’s struggle as a fight for sovereignty.
The talks followed mediation attempts in Pakistan and Oman that sought to bridge the gap between Tehran and Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled a planned meeting with his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, signaling continued deadlock.

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President Vladimir Putin said Moscow will act in Iran’s interests and pursue regional peace after meeting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, framing Iran’s struggle as a fight for sovereignty.
The talks followed mediation attempts in Pakistan and Oman that sought to bridge the gap between Tehran and Washington.
U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly cancelled a planned meeting with his special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, signaling continued deadlock.