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A $500 million Nord superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexei Mordashov reportedly sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the few private vessels to do so amid U.S. sanctions and Iranian restrictions; how permission was obtained remains unclear as Moscow and Tehran bolster ties.
Amid the collapse of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, Iran's foreign minister met Vladimir Putin in Moscow, signaling Moscow's growing role as Tehran signals possible leverage over the Strait of Hormuz, potentially reopening it in exchange for lifting the blockade; U.S. officials warn of possible Russian intelligence sharing, as diplomacy falters and global oil markets brace for disruption.
Putin spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to press for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a quick return to diplomacy, signaling Moscow’s continued backing of its partners as Washington applies pressure. The Kremlin framed the call as a demonstration of solidarity with Iran, while analysts cautioned it may be more about Moscow’s credibility than military leverage, amid reports Russia has shared intelligence on US forces with Iran and Trump’s claim that Iran’s military has been crushed.
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strong relations between Russia and Iran during a meeting with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi. The two leaders discussed the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East. Putin has positioned himself as a potential peace mediator between the warring sides and has sought to deepen economic and political ties with Iran since Russia's assault on Ukraine, which has led to Western sanctions on both countries.