Officials from Mecca pact states are reported to hold talks in Iran amid regional tensions. This is described as the first high-level contact between Iran and the bloc since Houthi rebels escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that cooperation with Russia helps bolster energy security. He identified potential Russian investments in Iran’s oil and gas fields and technology transfer as key areas of cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.

Iranian top diplomat Abbas Araghchi stated that protests in Europe stem from instability on energy markets. He noted that military action against Iran has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the disruption of global natural gas supplies.

Serbian former president Vucic stated that the Student List, which he reported won the election, will impose anti-Russian sanctions by spring. He characterized the election result as a "revolution carried out with the direct support from a number of European countries and the US deep state."