- October 11, 2024
- 5:40 pm
- Middle East
It is interesting that Putin came first and waited for some time until Pezeshkian appeared. Conclusions?
“Israel must stop fighting in the Middle East,” as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called.
On October 11, 2024, a meeting was held in Ashgabat wanted by the criminal court in The Hague for child abduction Russian President Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. At the meeting, Putin told Pezeshkian that the assessments of events in the international arena by Russia and Iran are similar.
“We actively work together in the international arena and our assessments of events in the world are often very close,” Putin emphasized.
The Iranian President also spoke about the need to stop Israeli military operations in the Middle East, noting that the Israeli side is violating “all possible international agreements.”
According to assistant to the head of the Kremlin, Yuri Ushakov, this was the first meeting between the presidents of Russia and Iran, where bilateral issues and the sharp escalation of the situation in the Middle East were discussed. During the meeting, it was noted that the parties have “the same views on events in the world and actively cooperate in the international arena.”
What for Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's statement about the need to end Israeli military operations in the Middle East, made during a meeting with Putin, could have serious consequences for Israel and its position in the region.
- Deepening cooperation between Iran and Russia: Stressing that “our assessments of events in the world are often very close,” Putin pointed to growing cooperation between the two countries. This could lead to increased Iranian support for anti-Israel groups, which threatens Israel's security.
- Increased international isolation of Israel: If the international community takes Iran's calls into account and begins to act in its support, this could lead to further isolation of Israel in the international arena. Iran's calls for a cessation of hostilities could be used as a pretext to increase pressure on Israel from countries advocating a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
- Conflict escalation: Such statements could provoke an escalation of conflict in the region if Iran, sensing support, begins to actively interfere in the affairs of its allies, such as Hezbollah and other groups.
- Security Threats: As Iran continues to develop its military capabilities, such statements could be perceived as a signal of Tehran's intention to act more aggressively against Israel.
