JUANA SUMMERS, HOST:If the enemy of my enemy is my friend, then Iran and Russia are - well, they're at least friendly. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "MEET THE PRESS ")ABBAS ARAGHCHI: Well, a military cooperation between Iran and Russia is not something new. Of course, Russia is also trying to manage a war of its own in Ukraine. But Iran also offers, you know, an opportunity for Russia to kind of challenge and actually increase uncertainty for U.S. in other regions. The Kremlin says that Putin called for a quick end to the Iran war.

Source: CNN March 10, 2026 21:30 UTC