Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation following the failed mutiny of the Wagner group in Russia, as reported by the Kremlin on Monday.

During the call, President Raisi expressed Tehran's support for the actions taken by the Russian government to address the revolt that occurred on June 24.

The two presidents also discussed various international matters, including the importance of maintaining stability in the South Caucasus and finding a resolution to the Syrian conflict. They emphasized the need to further enhance bilateral cooperation and emphasized the implementation of existing agreements on trade, energy, and transportation between Iran and Russia.

Mohammad Jamshidi, Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs to Iran's President, shared details of President Raisi's phone calls with his Russian and Armenian counterparts on Twitter. Jamshidi noted that President Raisi welcomed peace talks and expressed concern about any geopolitical changes in the region and the presence of external powers that could jeopardize security in the Caucasus region.

According to Jamshidi, President Putin briefed President Raisi on the recent mutiny in Russia and emphasized that the incident did not pose a challenge to Russia's national sovereignty. In response, President Raisi voiced Iran's support for Russia's sovereignty.

The phone conversation between the two leaders highlights the ongoing diplomatic engagement between Iran and Russia and their commitment to cooperation in various areas. (ILKHA)