Putin calls for immediate halt to Iran conflict

MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - ‌Russian President ​Vladimir ​Putin expressed his condolences to Iran's president over the numerous civilian casualties ‌resulting from "the armed Israeli-American aggression against ⁠Iran" and called for an immediate halt to hostilities, ‌the Kremlin said.

In a ‌phone call late on Friday with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin expressed his deep ​condolences over the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of ⁠Khamenei's family, Iranian political and military leaders and "numerous civilians".

"Vladimir Putin ​reaffirmed Russia's principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the ​rejection of force as ‌a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the ⁠Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution," the Kremlin said.

Putin said ⁠he was in constant contact with the leaders of ​Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

"Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's solidarity with the Iranian people as they ‌defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country. He also ‌provided a detailed update on the developments ⁠during the latest active ‌phase of the ​conflict," the Kremlin said.

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Guy Faulconbridge and William ‌Mallard)

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