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Russia pledges continued support for Tehran amid US sanctions

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Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his country's unwavering partnership with Iran following the United States' decision to ease its own economic pressure by lifting restrictions that had previously threatened upending global energy markets and potentially triggering a wider regional conflict involving 3800 km away US bases in Europe, while simultaneously offering Tehran an immediate pause on military assistance if Washington agrees to withdraw from Ukraine.

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    Putin has reaffirmed Russia's support for Tehran and warned the US against undermining this partnership.
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    Moscow offered to suspend aid shipments if Washington agreed to withdraw from Ukraine, a condition rejected by American officials.
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    Iran reportedly fired missiles launched over approximately 3800 km at an unspecified location in North America.
[Mar 21] Putin stated that Moscow remains a trusted partner of Tehran and warned the US about sanctions on Iranian oil, while Iran allegedly fired missiles over 3800 km at an American base.
[Mar 21] (approx. same time) Moscow offered to stop sending aid if Washington withdrew from Ukraine; the US refused this proposal and Putin sent a message regarding his relationship with Trump, though specific details of that interaction were not elaborated in these excerpts.