Russia & Mohsen Rezaee

Russia: Russia, a key backer of Iran, hosted Iran's foreign minister for discussions on the war, though its specific assistance in the current negotiations remains unclear.

Mohsen Rezaee: Mohsen Rezaee, military adviser to the Supreme Leader of Iran, has vowed that Iran will respond if the United States continues its blockade, indicating Iran's firm stance.

Russia: Russia is involved in diplomatic efforts, with its top diplomat meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and speaking to his Iranian counterpart, and has offered to hold Iran's enriched uranium.

Mohsen Rezaee: Mohsen Rezaee, a former commander-in-chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards and military adviser, stated Iran's readiness for a long war and warned that American ships in the Strait of Hormuz would be sunk if the US polices the channel.

Russia: Russia hosted Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, where he discussed the war and Iran's perceived power and stability.

Mohsen Rezaee: Mohsen Rezaee, a military adviser to Mojtaba Khamenei, issued a threat to sink US ships, contributing to bellicose rhetoric.