Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin

The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.

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Iran and Russia boost military and intelligence ties

Vladimir Putin and his counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian sign wide-ranging partnership amid confrontation with west
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Russia and Iran move to strengthen military ties

The two countries sign a 20-year treaty covering areas ranging from defence and technology to energy and trade.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact
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