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Iran and Russia to Sign Strategic Partnership on January 17 Before Trump's Inauguration

Dec 26, 2024, 04:38 PM

Iran and Russia are set to formalize a new strategic partnership agreement before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will visit Moscow on January 17 to sign the comprehensive cooperation agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali. The new agreement aims to strengthen ties between Tehran and Moscow in energy, transport, and agriculture sectors, replacing the 2002 pact. Analysts view this as an attempt by both nations to 'join forces' amid global isolation, potentially serving as a game-changer in economic and military fields.