Tehran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani told RIA Novosti—as U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a high-profile tour of the Middle East.

Iran is preparing for a visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran's government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani was quoted by Russia's state RIA news agency as saying on Monday.

Iran is reportedly making preparations for a potential visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a possible deepening of diplomatic ties between Tehran and Moscow. The news was disclosed by Iranian