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Iranian President Pezeshkian confirms expansion of strategic and economic ties with Russia

Oct 09, 2026 06:43 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran-russia-relations,diplomacy,economic-ties,geopolitics

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that relations with Russia are expanding, citing positive progress in trade and economic communication. This diplomatic alignment reinforces the strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow, potentially deepening military and economic cooperation in the region.

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Iran determined to expand ties with Russia, Pezeshkian says Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said relations between Tehran and Moscow are expanding, with trade, economic ties and communication progressing positively, according to the Iranian state news agency IRNA. Speaking after meeting w...

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Iran NEUTRAL

President Pezeshkian announced that relations with Russia are expanding with positive progress in trade and economic ties.

Russia NEUTRAL

Recipient of the diplomatic statement regarding expanded bilateral relations.

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