Iran and Russia discuss US Iron Gate plan and Caspian Sea issues

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, said he held a meeting with Russia's ambassador in which they discussed Caspian Sea issues and ways to counter U.S. unilateral actions and a plan known as "Iron Gate."

In a post on social media, Gharibabadi said Tehran and Moscow stress the need for coordination and cooperation against common threats. He added that the interests of the Caspian littoral states will be secured by maintaining the sea's stability and security.

The meeting reflects continued consultations between Iran and Russia on regional and international matters, including the Caspian Sea, which is bordered by both countries along with other littoral states. The deputy foreign minister did not provide further details on the substance of the "Iron Gate" plan or the specific measures under discussion.

According to Mehr News (MNA), the discussions focused on Caspian Sea issues and joint approaches to U.S. unilateral actions.