# Russian President Vladimir Putin has slammed attacks on Iran as “unprovoked” and “unjustified” in a meeting with Tehran’s Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi. Moscow is a crucial backer of Iran, but has not swung forcefully behind its partner even as the United States launched strikes on its nuclear facilities over the weekend. Putin has pitched himself as a mediator between Iran and Israel, an idea rejected by US President Donald Trump last week. Putin said in the meeting Russia was making efforts to help the Iranian people, without elaborating.
Putin says Russia was making efforts to help people of Iran, but gave no details