ALWAGHT- Russia’s lower house of parliament has approved a broad strategic partnership agreement with Iran, marking a key development in the strengthening of political, military, and economic ties between Moscow and Tehran.
On Tuesday, lawmakers in Russia’s State Duma ratified a 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Iran, which had been signed by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian in January. The treaty provides a legal framework for the long-term expansion of cooperation between the two countries in various sectors, including defense, energy, agriculture, and technology. Both leaders called the agreement a significant milestone in bilateral relations.
The treaty emphasizes mutual support in addressing common security threats and sharing intelligence, while also committing both nations not to assist the aggressor if either is subjected to aggression. It also outlines plans for joint investment in oil and gas, peaceful nuclear energy, and a payment system based on national currencies to avoid reliance on third-party countries. However, Russian officials clarified that this treaty does not establish a military alliance or mutual military assistance.
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin noted that the agreement would strengthen both bilateral cooperation and international coordination. The treaty also underscores the expansion of inter-parliamentary relations between Russia and Iran, which have grown closer despite ongoing Western sanctions. The vote occurred amid rising tensions in the region, with Russia pledging to help resolve conflicts between the US and Iran through diplomatic efforts.
