Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a strong message on Iran as tensions involving the United States, Israel, Tehran and the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. Putin praised what he described as Iran’s resilience and criticized the killing of Ali Larijani, calling it a “tremendous mistake” while emphasizing the need for diplomacy and negotiations.
Putin’s remarks reflect Moscow’s broader position that the crisis should be addressed through political and diplomatic channels rather than continued military confrontation. Russia has maintained close relations with Iran and has sought to preserve its role as an important diplomatic actor as regional tensions increase.
According to the report, Putin also said that Russia’s proposal concerning Iran’s enriched uranium remains on the table. The proposal could provide a potential framework for negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program while addressing international concerns about uranium enrichment and regional security.
Putin additionally called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, an important global shipping route, and urged the lifting of sanctions against Iran. He also stressed the importance of unrestricted commercial shipping through key waterways in the region.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a central point of concern amid the wider confrontation, with disruptions posing potential consequences for energy supplies, international trade and global markets. Russia’s call for the waterway to reopen places Moscow alongside efforts aimed at restoring freedom of navigation and reducing the risk of further escalation.
The situation remains uncertain as the United States, Israel and Iran continue to pursue competing security and political objectives. Putin’s latest comments signal that Russia intends to support negotiations while maintaining its strategic relationship with Tehran, potentially positioning Moscow as a participant in future diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis.
