Russian And Iranian Presidents Hold Telephone Conversation

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 16. A telephoneconversation between President of the Russian Federation VladimirPutin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisiwas held at the initiative of the Iranian side, the press serviceof the Kremlin said, Trend reports.

"According to the information, Vladimir Putin congratulatedEbrahim Raisi and all Muslims of Iran on the end of the holy monthand the recently celebrated Ramadan holiday. In addition, thepresidents of Russia and Iran discussed the situation in the MiddleEast. Vladimir Putin expressed hope that all sides would showreasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontationfraught with catastrophic consequences for the entire region.

Raisi, in turn, noted that Iran's actions were forced andlimited. At the same time, he emphasized Tehran's disinterest infurther escalation of tensions," the press service of the Kremlinsays.

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