Russia's Shoigu talks with Iran Security Chief, condemns foreign interference, Interfax reports

Jan 12, 2026

FILE PHOTO: Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu arrives at the Kremlin before a meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023. Sputnik/Vladimir Astapkovich/Kremlin via REUTERS/File Photo — SPUTNIK

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)

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