Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian signed a new strategic cooperation pact as the two countries brace for the return of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian deepened military ties between their countries on Friday by signing a 20-year strategic partnership that is likely to worry the West.

Russia and Iran sign a 20-year strategic partnership agreement to bolster military, political, and economic cooperation amid Western sanctions and escalating tensions.

The Kremlin says Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian this week for the signing of a broad partnership pact between Moscow and Tehran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty in Moscow, enhancing ties in politics, trade, security, and energy. This landmark agreement deepens collaboration between two heavily sanctioned nations and marks a pivotal shift in global alliances.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a broad cooperation agreement, deepening their already growing partnership.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin he believed their two countries could finalise agreements on the construction of a nuclear power plant in Iran as the tw

The two countries signed 20-year cooperation pact, but despite anti-US stance there are limits to their partnership.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty. However, the pact drew eyeballs with one of its clauses. According to the Middle East Eye,

Russia and Iran signed a partnership treaty, strengthening ties in trade, military, and economic sectors amid Western sanctions.