March 21, Kathmandu – Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia has always been a loyal and reliable ally of Iran. He made these remarks while extending greetings to Iranian leaders on the occasion of ‘Nowruz’ (the Iranian New Year) on Saturday.
“Moscow has always been a loyal and trustworthy partner of Tehran,” said a statement released by the Kremlin. President Vladimir Putin conveyed New Year greetings to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian, assuring that the Iranian people will overcome difficult challenges with dignity.
Earlier, Putin criticized the United States and Israel for their attacks on Iran, which he said have plunged the entire West Asia region into devastation. “The United States and Israel have created a massive global energy crisis,” Putin commented.
