Russian President Putin Arrives In Iran For Talks On Trade, Nuclear Deal, And Syria

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DW: Russia's Vladimir Putin heads to Iran to talk Syria, US 'sanctions pressure'

With the fight against 'IS' winding down, Russia and Iran have sought to clear a way for a political solution in Syria. US efforts to undermine Iran are set to be a topic of discussion, according to diplomatic missions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Tehran on Wednesday ahead of meetings with his Iranian and Azerbaijani counterparts.

"We are very pleased that, apart from our bilateral relations, our two countries play an important role in securing peace and stability in the region," Iranian President Hassan Rouhani told Putin during his opening remarks for the official visit.

With the fight against the "Islamic State" (IS) militant group winding down after US-backed forces liberated Raqqa, international attention has shifted once again to a political solution for the nearly seven-year conflict.

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WNU Editor: Russian President Putin is also signaling that Russia will not abandon Iran if new U.S. are imposed.

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