Russia's mediating role in negotiations between the US and Iran may be particularly useful, especially for the technical details of a potential agreement related to Iran's nuclear program.
Currently, we are witnessing a decentralized intermediary model, in which Oman plays a traditional bridge between Iran and the US, Pakistan has offered to host the next round of negotiations, while the parties involved still maintain contact through closed diplomatic channels" - Mr. Adlan Margoyev, an expert on Iran and a researcher at the Institute of International Studies of the University of International Relations (MGIMO) of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said.
He added: "Russia is among those who want to end the war in the Gulf region. No additional oil profit can compensate for the long-term risks caused by logistics disruptions, financial channels and economic exchanges that Russia is maintaining with Gulf countries.
According to Mr. Margoyev, Russia's contribution to the diplomatic process may be "support in the stage of discussing the technical details of the nuclear program agreement".
Russian experts pointed out: "Few countries in the world can be proud to possess expertise in the field and experience in cooperating with Iran in using nuclear energy for peaceful purposes like Rosatom experts. Hopefully, such an agreement will be reached.
Earlier on the same day, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in St. Petersburg. The Russian leader declared that his country is ready to do everything possible to soon bring peace to the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the top Iranian diplomat emphasized that the strategic partnership between Moscow and Tehran will continue to be strengthened. He also thanked President Putin for Russia's support for Iran.
Iran and the US have conducted indirect negotiations on resolving issues related to Iran's nuclear program and lifting sanctions against Tehran in the period April - May 2025.
In June 2025, Israel attacked Iran, while the US conducted airstrikes on nuclear facilities in this country. After 12 days of fighting, a ceasefire was declared.
In 2026, Tehran and Washington resumed negotiations through intermediaries, with the most recent round taking place in Geneva on February 26. The two sides were expected to continue consultations in Vienna in March, but on February 28, the US and Israel attacked Iran, including targeting its nuclear facilities.
