TEHRAN, July 4, 2026 (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for accelerating the implementation of strategic agreements with Russia, while thanking Moscow for its support and solidarity following the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

President Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran on Friday with Dmitry Medvedev, who is serving as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy.

Pezeshkian thanked the Russian delegation for attending a memorial ceremony for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, and expressed appreciation for the condolences and solidarity extended by the Russian government and people.

Describing relations between Tehran and Moscow as strategic, the president stressed the need to expedite the implementation of bilateral agreements, particularly in the fields of economy, energy, transportation and investment. He said both countries possess considerable capacity to expand cooperation and should translate that potential into tangible projects.

Pezeshkian also highlighted the importance of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), saying the development of transport and transit infrastructure would strengthen regional connectivity and advance the shared interests of Iran and Russia.

He further called for broader coordination within multilateral organizations, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS and the Eurasian Economic Union, saying the two countries should make full use of these platforms to deepen political and economic cooperation.

For his part, Medvedev conveyed condolences from Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Russian government and the Russian people over the martyrdom of late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, senior military commanders, officials, scientists and civilians killed during the recent conflict.

He condemned the recent US and Israeli military attacks on Iran as violations of the UN Charter, international law and humanitarian law, warning that they endangered regional and international peace and security.

The Russian official also praised the unity of the Iranian people during the conflict and reaffirmed Moscow’s commitment to implementing the Iran-Russia Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and expanding bilateral cooperation across all sectors.

Medvedev added that Russia would continue supporting Iran’s legitimate rights in international forums and called for closer cooperation through the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS, including wider use of national currencies in trade to reduce dependence on the US dollar.