Russia and Iran may sign new partnership deal ahead of Trump’s inauguration
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Russia and Iran may sign a new strategic partnership agreement. This is expected to happen ahead of Donald Trump’s inauguration as President of the United States, according to Newsweek.
According to the media outlet, the new agreement between Tehran and Moscow signals an attempt by the two countries to join forces amid isolation on the global stage.
The agreement with Iran has likely been in development for many years. In late October, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that the deal would soon be ready for signing and formalizes the commitment of the parties to close defense cooperation, interaction in the interests of regional and global peace and security.
The new bilateral agreement is to replace a 20-year strategic deal signed between the countries in 2001 and renewed in 2020. It will include commitments to cooperate in energy, manufacturing, transportation, and agriculture.
Relations between Iran and Russia
Iran and Russia cooperate in the military, economic, and energy sectors. Russia is an important supplier of military equipment to Iran, while Iran provides Russia with military assistance in its war against Ukraine. In particular, Russia receives from Iran the Shahed kamikaze drones, regularly used to attack civilian infrastructure in Ukraine.
Earlier, we wrote that Iranian businessman Hossein Shamkhani provides about a quarter of all arms supplies from Iran to Russia, icluding parts for drones and more.
