Middle East war live: Putin receives Iran’s foreign minister amid stalled US-Iran talks
Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Saint Petersburg to discuss their growing ties. Meanwhile, talks between the US and Iran about ending conflicts have stalled, and the US recently imposed sanctions on a Chinese company for buying Iranian oil.Key Facts
- Putin and Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met on April 27, 2026, in Russia.
- Russia and Iran are both under heavy Western sanctions and have strengthened their relationship.
- US-Iran negotiations to end ongoing conflicts are currently stalled.
- The US imposed sanctions on Hengli Petrochemical, a large Chinese refiner, for purchasing Iranian oil.
- President Donald Trump said Iran can call the US if it wants to negotiate peace.
- Political changes are happening in Israel, with opposition groups aiming to replace Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Lebanon’s Hezbollah accused Israel of breaking a ceasefire and vowed to respond to violations.
- Iran’s foreign minister also visited Pakistan to prepare for talks related to a US-Iran ceasefire.
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