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Russia-Iran military and economic cooperation

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2026-10-29 03:13 UTC → 2026-11-03 08:47 UTC · added ~~removed~~

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. This deepening tie involves expanding cooperation across nuclear energy, the oil industry, trade, and agriculture. Medvedev noted that bilateral trade volume increased by more than 20 percent last year. In September 2026, investigations revealed a clandestine military and intelligence partnership designed to bypass international sanctions. Reports indicate Russia has established a supply network providing Iran with advanced weaponry, including 24 Mi-28NE attack helicopters and armored vehicles, using offshore entities and pseudonyms like ‘Foreign Client 364’. Russia is also reportedly providing flight simulators for pilot training, while a network of 14 Russian military spy satellites has allegedly enabled Iranian forces to conduct precision strikes against American assets. Diplomatic activity has intensified. Following a meeting in Turkmenbashi, President Vladimir Putin reported that trade between Russia and Iran grew by more than 21 percent in 2025. In October 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks to discuss the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. During the eighth Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) summit in Moscow, President Masoud Pezeshkian met with President Putin to translate strategic treaties into concrete cooperation. Pezeshkian addressed the ongoing construction of the Bushehr nuclear power plant and criticized U.S. naval and air blockades, labeling them ‘economic terrorism’. Putin noted that Russian-Iranian trade increased by 10.4 percent during the first eight months of 2026. Pezeshkian argued that Middle Eastern nations can resolve regional conflicts without United States intervention, suggesting that US unilateralism encourages multilateralism among sanctioned nations. ~~The leaders have since committed~~ In late October 2026, Pezeshkian traveled to ~~deepening ties across science, industry, culture,~~ Moscow for further talks with Putin during the GECF summit, addressing energy security and ~~security.~~ Middle East conflicts.

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