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Russia and Iran reaffirm strategic partnership amid growing cooperation
Russia and Iran have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with Dmitry Medvedev stating that Moscow will not sacrifice its relationship with Tehran for any other nation. Medvedev emphasized that bilateral cooperation is expanding across several critical sectors, including nuclear energy, the oil industry, trade, and agriculture. He noted that trade between the two countries grew by more than 20 percent last year.
Infrastructure development is a key component of this deepening tie, specifically the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway. This project, part of the International North-South Transport Corridor, aims to create a continuous rail link from Russia and the Caucasus through Azerbaijan and Iran to the port of Bandar Abbas.
On the diplomatic front, Russia and China recently used their veto power at the UN Security Council to block a U.S.-proposed resolution aimed at extending a sanctions monitoring panel for Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have addressed tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that the strait will remain closed until seven specific conditions from the Islamabad Memorandum are met, though Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested a proposed plan could lead to its reopening within seven days.
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Dmitry Medvedev · Iran · Iran · Russia · Russia · United Nations Security Council · Vladimir Putin
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Russia and China vetoed a U.S.-proposed UN Security Council resolution to extend a sanctions monitoring panel for Iran. www.europesays.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Medvedev described Russia and Iran as permanent strategic partners. 24-ore.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iran will not open the Strait of Hormuz until seven conditions from the Islamabad Memorandum are met. fakti.bg
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Rasht–Astara railway project is being built as part of the International North-South Transport Corridor. www.politika.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trade volume between Russia and Iran increased by more than 20 percent last year. www.politika.rs
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dmitry Medvedev stated that Russia will never sacrifice its relationship with Iran for any other country. 24-ore.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated a proposed plan could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if accepted. fakti.bg
- [● 2 SOURCES] Russia-Iran cooperation is expanding in nuclear energy, oil, trade, and agriculture. fakti.bg · www.politika.rs