Putin calls killing of Iranian official Ali Larijani a major mistake
The Russian president said the late secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council could have helped broker talks between the US and Iran.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the killing of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, as a major mistake, saying the Iranian official had been capable of productive negotiation.
Putin said Larijani was someone who could reach agreements, adding that his involvement in talks between the United States and Iran could have helped move toward ending the broader conflict in the Middle East.
The remarks reflect Moscow's continued engagement with the diplomatic fallout from tensions in the region, as Russia has sought to position itself as an interested party in efforts to de-escalate US-Iran friction.
Larijani had held a senior role within Iran's security establishment, overseeing matters related to national security policy and, in that capacity, had been seen by some as a figure capable of facilitating back-channel communication in high-stakes negotiations.
Putin's comments were carried by Russian outlet Kommersant. Neither Iranian nor US officials were quoted directly in connection with the Russian president's remarks.
Sources
- Путин назвал убийство Али Лариджани большой ошибкой — Kommersant
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