MOSCOW, November 6, 2026: Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow and received a letter from Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid intensified diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
According to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV, the meeting took place on Thursday, November 5, with discussions focusing on regional security developments and continuing tensions in the Middle East.
During the meeting, Rezaei delivered a letter from Mojtaba Khamenei to the Russian president, marking a high-level diplomatic communication between Tehran and Moscow at a critical stage in the regional conflict.
The Iranian broadcaster did not disclose the contents of the letter or provide details of the discussions between Putin and Rezaei.
Russia-Iran talks amid diplomatic efforts
The meeting came as diplomatic efforts intensified to bring an end to the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel.
High-level contacts between Moscow and Tehran have gained importance amid uncertainty over the regional security situation and the prospects for renewed military escalation.
Russia and Iran maintain close diplomatic relations, with bilateral engagement covering regional security and other strategic matters.
The reported meeting provided another channel for communication between the two governments as international attention remained focused on developments involving Iran.
However, Iranian state media did not indicate whether the discussions produced any specific agreement or new diplomatic initiative.
Contents of Khamenei’s letter remain undisclosed
The delivery of Mojtaba Khamenei’s letter was a central development in the meeting, although its contents were not made public.
No details were released regarding any proposals, requests or messages conveyed through the correspondence.
Similarly, the Iranian report did not specify whether Putin and Rezaei discussed particular ceasefire arrangements or potential steps towards ending the conflict.
The meeting highlights continued diplomatic engagement between Russia and Iran as efforts to address regional tensions remain underway.