Putin meets Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei in Moscow

Iranian state media reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei at the Kremlin. Rezaei said they discussed regional security and a proposed gas pipeline; the report also linked the meeting to efforts to end hostilities between Iran and the United States.

• Iranian state media reported that Putin met Rezaei at the Kremlin after Iranian negotiators met with mediators to discuss proposals to end hostilities with the United States.· 2 sources
• Rezaei said the discussion covered regional security and a proposed gas pipeline from Russia to Iran, which he said could address Iranian gas shortages and allow Russia to sell gas to neighbouring countries.· 1 source
• Rezaei said Iran had set seven conditions for the United States and would not open the Strait of Hormuz or negotiate until they were met.· 1 source