— 🇷🇺/🇮🇷 NEW: Russian President Vladimir Putin told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Moscow is prepared to help mediate efforts to end the ongoing war in the Middle East, according to Iranian state media.

During the call, the two leaders also discussed expanding bilateral ties, while Putin said Russia supports mediation efforts by other countries and is ready to play its own role in reducing tensions.

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