Russia and Iran sign strategic partnership agreement

Moscow and Tehran are embarking on a comprehensive strategic partnership. The bilateral agreement was signed by Kremlin ruler Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by Militarnyi.

“The new document replaces the 2001 treaty that outlined the fundamentals of relations and cooperation between Russia and Iran,” the report notes.

The 20-year agreement spans multiple areas, including economic, trade, energy, scientific, technological, and military sectors, with the possibility of renewal every five years.

Among other provisions, Russia and Iran have agreed not to enter into agreements with third-party countries aimed against one another and to prevent their territories from being used to undermine each other’s sovereignty.

“The document also includes commitments to strengthen a ‘multipolar world order’ and develop cross-border cooperation,” Militarnyi reports.

The military cooperation between the two countries will involve exchanges of military delegations, port visits by military ships, joint training of military personnel, and participation in international defense exhibitions.

Additionally, joint naval operations are planned, and Moscow and Tehran will exchange intelligence.

Both countries have also agreed to conduct joint military exercises on their territories and abroad, in line with international law, and to cooperate in the military-technical field.

Iran’s president has not ruled out full military cooperation with Russia, according to pro-Kremlin media.

“Of course, in all areas where we can assist each other – military and security – we will actively foster cooperation. We must work together to ensure that the enemy cannot easily invade, destroy us, and leave. The enemy has no illusions that they can overcome us without effort,” Pezeshkian said.

He also accused Western countries of “inciting war in the Middle East” and seeking to “redefine spheres of influence” in the region.