The Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed on 17 January 2025, by

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and

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, is a treaty for the improvement of ties between the two nations. This treaty aims to expand economic cooperation, mitigate the impact of US sanctions, and strengthen military and political partnerships. The agreement is designed to govern relations between

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and

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for the next 20 years, covering various areas including defense, counter-terrorism, energy, finance, and culture. The treaty consists of 47 articles addressing cooperation in technology, information and cybersecurity, peaceful nuclear energy collaboration, counterterrorism efforts, regional cooperation, environmental issues, and combating money laundering and organized crime. The Russian

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ratified the treaty on 8 April, and the

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on 16 April. Vladimir Putin signed the treaty into law on 21 April. The

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ratified the treaty on 21 May, and the

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on 11 June.

Provisions

The agreement aims to boost trade and economic ties, with bilateral trade having risen by 15.5% to $3.77 billion between January and October 2024.

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Provisions

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