Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed full support for Iran’s sovereignty and security amid Tehran's tensions with the United States. In a message to Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian, Putin said that the relations between Russia and Iran are friendly and good-neighbourly in nature. The statement comes as Donald Trump hints at regime change and sends an armada, including the USS Gerald R. Ford, to the Middle East. Putin’s backing signals a strong Russia-Iran strategic partnership amid global uncertainty, while the U.S. ramps up military presence.