Iran’s President to President Putin: We Don’t Need America to Solve Our Problems Speaking at the Kremlin, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian said U.S. actions in the region are driving Iran and Russia toward closer cooperation. He called for expanding ties in: • Economic and industrial development • Science and technology • Military and security affairs • Cultural exchanges Dr. Pezeshkian argued that Washington’s unilateral sanctions are strengthening cooperation among countries targeted by the U.S.