1. Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed that the country’s support for Russia and anti-Israel forces will not change under his presidency. The reformist candidate, who called for improvement in Iran’s relations with Western countries, won the presidential runoff on Friday.
2. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Russia on Monday to begin a two-day official visit and shore up ties with a longstanding partner. Modi knows he has to strike a balance with President Vladimir Putin. This is his first official visit since Russian troops invaded Ukraine. India is determined to keep its close ties with Russia despite pressure from Western countries and their allies. On his arrival, Modi tweeted, “Stronger ties between our nations will greatly benefit our people.”
3. US President Joe Biden has been trying to calm the fears of Democrats nervous about his chances in the November election. He wrote a letter on Monday to Democratic lawmakers in Congress, saying he is “firmly committed” to beating his rival, Donald Trump.
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