Coverage dated January 16, 2025

Russia and Iran Sign a Partnership Treaty to Deepen Their Ties in the Face of Western Sanctions

Headline from Military.com

Putin praised the deal as a “real breakthrough, creating conditions for the stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region.”

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  1. Military.com

    Russia and Iran Sign a Partnership Treaty to Deepen Their Ties in the Face of Western Sanctions (opens Military.com)

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    Putin praised the deal as a “real breakthrough, creating conditions for the stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region.”

  2. The Republic

    Iranian president arrives in Russia to sign partnership treaty (opens The Republic)

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    MOSCOW (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in Russia on Friday for the signing of a broad cooperation treaty as his country grapples with growing economic problems and other challenges. After laying a wreath at the Unknown Soldier’s Tomb at the Kremlin Wall, Pezeshkian was to hold tal…

  3. Al Jazeera

    Russia and Iran presidents sign partnership treaty in Moscow (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Iranian and Russian leaders praise deal covering areas including politics, security, trade, transport and energy.

  4. Digital Journal

    Russia and Iran to sign 'partnership' pact (opens Digital Journal)

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    Russia and Iran will sign a "comprehensive strategic partnership" treaty on Friday during a visit to Moscow by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian,

  5. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran have finally signed a “comprehensive partnership agreement” – a deal that had been in the works for months.

  6. Breaking Defense

    Russia signs Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran (opens Breaking Defense)

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    Experts previously told Breaking Defense that this agreement “formalizes" and further cements defense cooperation between the two counter-West powers.

  7. Al-Monitor

    Russia, Iran harden military and trade ties in new pact (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Russia and Iran signed a new treaty on Friday underpinning their economic and military cooperation, in what both sides cast as a major milestone in their relations.Moscow has looked to the Islamic republic as a strategic ally since sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022, worrying Western offic…

  8. Local News 8

    Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty will raise the stakes for Trump’s administration (opens Local News 8)

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    By Clare Sebastian, CNN (CNN) — Just three days before US President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House, Russia and Iran are set to finally sign a “comprehensive partnership agreement,” a deal that’s been in the works for months.

  9. New York Times

    Iran’s Leader in Moscow to Sign Cooperation Treaty With Russia (opens New York Times)

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    The agreement will stop short of a military alliance, but it is expected to formalize an increasingly close relationship between Moscow and Tehran.

  10. Breitbart News

    Iran's President Expected to Sign 'Strategic Partnership' Deal in Russia (opens Breitbart News)

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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is expected to visit Moscow on Friday for talks with strongman Vladimir Putin.

  11. Washington Times

    Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance (opens Washington Times)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Friday for the signing of a broad pact between Moscow and Tehran.

  12. Washington Examiner

    Putin and Iran pursuing 'new level' of partnership with treaty (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a broad cooperation agreement, deepening their already growing partnership.

  13. Oil Price

    Iran and Russia Sign Cooperation Treaty (opens Oil Price)

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    The new Iranian president met with Putin on Friday when the two countries signed a pact for a comprehensive strategic partnership.

  14. Oil Price

    Tehran and Moscow Forge 20-Year Strategic Partnership (opens Oil Price)

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    Russia and Iran sign a 20-year strategic partnership agreement to bolster military, political, and economic cooperation amid Western sanctions and escalating tensions.

  15. Deutsche Welle

    Iran's strategic pivot deepens ties with Russia – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's visit to Moscow signals a deepening strategic partnership with Russia, focusing on military, nuclear, and economic cooperation.

  16. Fox News

    Russia, Iran to seal partnership treaty days before Trump takes office (opens Fox News)

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    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow to sign a partnership pact as the two nations brace for President-elect Trump's return.

  17. Newsweek

    New treaty strengthens Iran-Russia military pact (opens Newsweek)

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    The cooperation agreement signals a strategic alignment that could further affect regional and global dynamics.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Iran and Russia look to bolster strategic partnership – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement in a move likely to concern Western governments.

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