Iran thanks Russia for UN veto, welcomes diplomacy

Iran's ambassador to Tunisia, Mir Masoud Khosseinian, has publicly thanked Russia for using its veto power to block a UN Security Council resolution concerning the Strait of Hormuz. In an interview with TASS, the diplomat stated that Tehran welcomes Moscow's diplomatic initiatives aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East. This statement highlights Iran's continued reliance on its strategic partnership with Russia amid its ongoing confrontation with the United States and its allies.