Tehran, April 12 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday, following the breakdown of diplomatic negotiations with the United States in Islamabad.

According to a statement shared on X by the Iranian President's office, the discussion took place shortly after the high-stakes talks in Pakistan failed to produce a breakthrough.

During the call, the two leaders "reviewed the latest regional & international developments," including the current status of the ceasefire in the region.

The Kremlin released a readout of the telephonic conversation on Sunday, highlighting Russia's ongoing commitment to a diplomatic resolution in the region.

According to the official sta...