Iran delivers secret Khamenei message to Putin as Moscow pushes gas pipeline deal

Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's Security Council chief, visited Moscow to convey a message from Ayatollah Khamenei and discuss a gas pipeline project. The meeting with President Putin focused on strengthening ties and regional security post-war. Despite Iran's gas production, shortages persist, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict. Rezaei mentioned a $1 billion loan from Russia for infrastructure projects, including the Rasht–Astara railway, crucial for connecting Iran to Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a travel advisory for its citizens regarding Iran amid ongoing tensions.