Putin Meets Iranian and Qatari Leaders Amid Middle East Crisis
Political
Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit. The discussions focused on the Middle East crisis, the Strait of Hormuz and risks to global energy supplies.
The meetings took place on Tuesday, October 27, during the eighth GECF summit. The Qatari emir and the Iranian president discussed regional developments, the status of negotiations, energy supplies and ties between Tehran and Doha. Qatar’s Amiri Diwan confirmed the meeting.
During talks with Pezeshkian, Putin described cooperation between Russia and Iran as close and expressed hope that the situation would develop positively. He said bilateral trade had increased by 10.4% in the first eight months of 2026 and that construction of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant was continuing with Russian participation. Pezeshkian said regional problems could be resolved without relying on the United States, adding that unilateral US sanctions hinder cooperation.
In his meeting with Qatar’s emir, Putin stressed that coordination between Moscow and Doha was important for stability in the gas market. He also said bilateral trade had risen by 10%. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said tensions between the United States and Iran were affecting the entire region, particularly energy and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He called for support in finding solutions quickly.
Against the backdrop of conflict and disrupted energy supplies, Qatar also urged Iran to stop threatening neighbouring states and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Doha and Islamabad are playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The GECF summit brought together major natural gas exporters. Unlike OPEC, the forum serves as a platform for dialogue and coordination rather than setting binding production quotas. The Moscow meetings underscored that regional security and energy transit routes remain central concerns for participating countries.
During talks with Pezeshkian, Putin described cooperation between Russia and Iran as close and expressed hope that the situation would develop positively. He said bilateral trade had increased by 10.4% in the first eight months of 2026 and that construction of Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant was continuing with Russian participation. Pezeshkian said regional problems could be resolved without relying on the United States, adding that unilateral US sanctions hinder cooperation.
In his meeting with Qatar’s emir, Putin stressed that coordination between Moscow and Doha was important for stability in the gas market. He also said bilateral trade had risen by 10%. Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani said tensions between the United States and Iran were affecting the entire region, particularly energy and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. He called for support in finding solutions quickly.
Against the backdrop of conflict and disrupted energy supplies, Qatar also urged Iran to stop threatening neighbouring states and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Doha and Islamabad are playing a leading role in diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term agreement between Washington and Tehran.
The GECF summit brought together major natural gas exporters. Unlike OPEC, the forum serves as a platform for dialogue and coordination rather than setting binding production quotas. The Moscow meetings underscored that regional security and energy transit routes remain central concerns for participating countries.
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