@podcasttop3: Iran and Russia are joining forces to challenge Washington's growing influence, putting the US-backed "Iron Gate" plan under the spotlight. Tehran and Moscow are stepping up coordination over Caspian Sea security and what they describe as US unilateral actions, signalling a united front against American geopolitical pressure. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi says both countries are committed to countering common threats and protecting the interests of Caspian Sea nations. Meanwhile, Russian and Iranian diplomats are holding high-level consultations in Moscow on escalating tensions in the Gulf, the Middle East and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.#todaynews #breakingnews #europenews #fyp