Tehran condemns attempted drone strike on Russian president's residence

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, during which the Iranian leader condemned the attempted drone attack on the Russian president’s state residence in the Novgorod region.

The leaders also discussed prospects for further strengthening Russian-Iranian cooperation across a broad range of sectors, with particular emphasis on energy and transport infrastructure, Caliber.Az reports, citing the Kremlin.

The conversation additionally touched on the situation surrounding Iran’s nuclear program.

During the call, President Pezeshkian congratulated Vladimir Putin on the upcoming New Year. In response, the Russian leader extended his warm wishes to the leadership and people of Iran on the occasion of the recent national holiday, Shab-e Yalda.

By Vafa Guliyeva