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Introduction – Jan 17, 2025

We can already see the first fruits of the strategic alliance between Russia and Iran. It comes in the growing military cooperation between Moscow and Tehran.

Russia has used thousands of Iranian drones in the conflict in Ukraine, while in exchange Russia is in the process of supplying Iran with up to 6o Su-35s.

However, the strategic agreement between the two nations is likely to have wider ramifications. For years now there has been speculation about a joint U.S./Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The new Russian-Iranian agreement doesn’t mean that such strikes won’t go ahead.

The difference now is that there will be less upfront U.S. involvement in the strikes, IF they go ahead. So while the U.S. may supply the targeting data, the munitions and air-to-air refueling, Israeli pilots will fly most of the strike planes.

Trump will than be able to blame Israeli hardliners for the strike, IF they go ahead. Ed.

Iran, Russia sign comprehensive strategic partnership agreement

Press TV – Jan 17, 2025

The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement for long-term cooperation.

The agreement was signed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday.

Speaking at a joint press conference following the signing event, Pezeshkian said the agreement will open a new chapter in relations between the two countries in all arenas, notably in the economic sector.

“This document, which has been drawn up based on the two countries’ interests, can chart the path of cooperation between Iran and Russia with a bright horizon,” he added.

He said both Tehran and Moscow are determined to remove obstacles to customs tariffs, banking, investment guarantees, facilitation of meetings among traders and visa issues.

The Iranian president noted that the document includes increasing the level of exchanges by utilizing the capacities and capabilities within the Eurasian Economic Union.

It also emphasized the importance of improving bilateral cooperation on issues such as the fight against extremism, terrorism and organized violence, he added.

He expressed hope that Iran and Russia will strengthen bonds to serve mutual interests and open a new chapter in strategic cooperation.

Pezeshkian said Russia is an important country in the world which has a privileged status in the Islamic Republic policy of neighborliness.

He noted that he held “positive” talks in Moscow on regional and international cooperation, including the developments in the West Asia region, the Caucasus and peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Given the two countries’ membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the BRICS group of emerging economies, the development of mutual relations will have a leading impact on strengthening regional convergence and serving common interests, the Iranian president stated.

Pezeshkian reiterated that war is not a proper solution to issues and said Tehran welcomes the establishment of peace between Russia and Ukraine through negotiations.

“We firmly believe that Western countries should respect the security concerns of other countries and avoid imposing their own excessive demands on others.”

He said he exchanged views with Putin on the Israeli regime’s military aggression against Lebanon and Syria.

“Both countries emphasize the need to establish a permanent ceasefire in Lebanon and put an end to this regime’s aggression against the Syrian territory.”

Iran and Russia hope that a final ceasefire will be established in Gaza to end the war in the Strip, Pezeshkian added.

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