Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 12, 2026
1 min readLast updated: January 19, 2026
Russia's Shoigu and Iran's Security Chief discussed foreign interference and agreed on security cooperation, condemning external influence.
MOSCOW, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, held a telephone conversation with the Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Interfax reported on Monday.
During the call, Shoigu strongly condemned what he described as attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Iran’s internal affairs.
Both sides agreed to maintain contacts and coordinate their positions to strengthen security.
(Reporting by Maxim Rodionov; Editing by Nia Williams)
The main topic is the discussion between Russia and Iran on foreign interference and security cooperation.
Russia condemned attempts by foreign powers to interfere in Iran's internal affairs.
Both sides agreed to maintain contacts and coordinate their positions to strengthen security.
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