Iran in close contact with Russia, China — diplomat

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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei noted that Moscow and Beijing are strategic partners of Tehran

TEHRAN, November 15. /TASS/. Iran maintains close contacts with Russia and China, which are its strategic partners and know its stance, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei said.

"We are in close contact with both Russia and China. China and Russia are our strategic partners and are well aware of our position," he said.

According to Baghaei, both countries are against the United States’ unilateral and confrontational policies and share the view that what is happening in the region stems from Washington’s illegal and reckless actions. Consultations with Russia on various matters, including regional issues continue over the phone, as well as through the embassy in Moscow and Russia’s ambassador to Tehran.

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