Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

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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.
The New York Times - 2h
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western ...
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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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