Last month, President Vladimir Putin engaged in five hours of talks with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in the Kremlin, emphasizing the deepening political, trade, and military connections between Moscow and Tehran. The United States and Israel have been monitoring these ties closely.
Maria Zakharova, the spokesperson for the Russian foreign ministry, revealed on Wednesday that the two leaders are expected to sign a new interstate treaty soon.
Zakharova stated that the treaty would solidify the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran, encompassing their comprehensive range of relations. She emphasized the timeliness and necessity of the new document, given the transformed international context and the unprecedented positive trajectory of bilateral ties.
While an exact date for the treaty signing has yet to be determined, the Kremlin affirmed the ongoing development of relations between the two nations, particularly in military-technical cooperation.
Despite speculation, the details about potential arms deals, including Russia receiving ballistic missiles from Iran, were not explicitly addressed. Iranian authorities have previously highlighted the expanding military cooperation with Russia, indicating finalized arrangements for the procurement of fighter jets, attack helicopters, and pilot training aircraft.