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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Reports Accelerated Military Cooperation with Russia

Sep 23, 2026 05:52 AM CT Moscow, Russia iran-russia, military-cooperation, diplomatic-statement, strategic-partnership

Summary

Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali stated that military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow is expanding at a faster pace than in previous periods. This diplomatic signal indicates a deepening strategic alignment and potential increase in defense technology transfer or joint operational capabilities between the two states, which may influence the broader regional security architecture involving Israel.

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According to Kazem Jalali, the cooperation is expanding more rapidly than in the past

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Iran NEUTRAL

Ambassador Kazem Jalali confirmed satisfaction with the rapid expansion of military cooperation with Russia.

Russia NEUTRAL

Recipient of the diplomatic statement regarding expanded military ties.

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