Russia and Iran to Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty

The agreement, set for January 17, will formalize closer cooperation in trade, defense, and nuclear development between the two nations.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet on January 17 in Moscow to sign the long-awaited Comprehensive Strategic Partnership pact.
The treaty is expected to strengthen bilateral ties in trade, investment, transport, and defense, as well as address regional and international issues.
Reports suggest the agreement may include provisions for Russia to support Iran's nuclear program while Iran provides drones and missiles for Russia's war in Ukraine, though both nations deny such exchanges.
The partnership signals deepening ties between two nations facing isolation and sanctions from Western powers, with shared opposition to the U.S. and its allies.
The deal follows years of negotiations and reflects broader efforts by Russia to establish alliances with authoritarian regimes, including recent agreements with North Korea and China.