Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a powerful message to Washington while meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, pledging that Moscow will do everything it can to help end the US-led war on Iran. The meeting comes as Tehran and Washington remain locked in a tense standoff, with negotiations touching on the future of the Strait of Hormuz and the wider regional conflict. Meanwhile, Houthi attacks on Saudi targets and disruptions to vital shipping routes are adding to pressure across the Gulf. With oil supplies and global energy markets at risk, could Russia’s growing alignment with Iran complicate Washington’s strategy?
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