Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit and pledge to push back against what Tehran calls US “unilateralism.” Pezeshkian says Iran and Russia should coordinate to counter unilateral actions by the United States, and he criticizes the US for sanctions and alleged breaches of international law.
Both leaders also reaffirm cooperation between their countries as relations with Washington remain tense. Putin backs a memorandum intended to strengthen Iran-Russia coordination, and Pezeshkian expresses thanks for Russia’s support. Across the two reports, the core emphasis is on the shared political message directed at the United States rather than new, detailed agreements or specific measures in areas such as defense or trade.
