Russia–Iran Partnership Deal Could Lead to Greater Military Cooperation: Tehran

Moscow and Tehran signed a partnership deal last week that Russian President Vladimir Putin said would set the stage for enhanced cooperation ‘in all areas.’

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on Sept. 12, 2024. Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Pool/AFP via Getty Images

A strategic partnership agreement signed on Jan. 17 between Russia and Iran may eventually lead to greater military cooperation between the two countries, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said.

He made the remark after being asked whether Tehran and Moscow seek to further enhance bilateral cooperation in the defense and military-industrial fields at some point in the future.