Russia, Iran discuss bilateral ties, restoration of Iran nuclear deal in phone call
Putin offers condolences for train wreck that killed 17, left many injured
MOSCOW
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed bilateral cooperation and the Iran nuclear deal Wednesday with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, according to the Kremlin.
Putin offered condolences for a train wreck in eastern Iran that killed 17 people and left many injured, during a telephone call.
The Russian president expressed a mutual stance to develop and strengthen ties to implement joint projects in the trade and the economy.
The two leaders also noted the necessity of achieving final agreements regarding the restoration of the Iran nuclear deal.
"The issues of ensuring regional stability and security were also touched upon. In particular, the commitment to further work within the framework of the Astana process to promote the Syrian settlement was confirmed," according to a statement.
Talks between Iran and world powers in Vienna to salvage the 2015 nuclear deal have been stalled amid key disagreements between Tehran and Washington.
The US walked out of the deal in May 2018 and reinstated sanctions on Iran. In response, Tehran ramped up its uranium enrichment process from 3.65% stipulated in the deal, to 60%.
