Russia and Iran are on the verge of finalizing an updated agreement regarding bilateral strategic partnership. This development involves closer cooperation in the defense sector, as highlighted by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Lavrov emphasized that the agreement will be pivotal in consolidating ties between Russia and Iran on a global platform. This bilateral military cooperation is causing concern among Western countries and Israel, particularly in light of Iran’s support for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, and its backing of terrorist groups. The information was reported by various news outlets, focusing on the implications of this move for international relations and security.

The origins of the agreement lie in the ongoing partnership between Russia and Iran, which has recently gained momentum as both nations face increasing pressure from the West. Additionally, Russia has been strengthening ties with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), which has purportedly sent soldiers to participate in the Ukraine conflict, possibly in exchange for Russian military technologies. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken underscored the necessity of ending military cooperation between Russia, Iran, the DPRK, and China to achieve peace in Ukraine. He pointed out that weapon supplies from these countries are sustaining Russia’s military efforts. Iran, notably, supplies attack

ملخص الأخبار

• روسيا وإيران تقتربان من توقيع اتفاق لتعزيز التعاون في القطاع الدفاعي، مما يساهم في تقوية العلاقات الروسية-الإيرانية على المستوى العالمي.
• روسيا تعزز علاقاتها مع كوريا الشمالية التي أرسلت آلاف الجنود للحرب في أوكرانيا، وتشتبه الدول الغربية في تبادل تقنيات عسكرية.
• تزود إيران روسيا بطائرات هجومية مسيرة، وأقامت مصنعاً لإنتاجها في روسيا ونقلت مئات الصواريخ الباليستية قصيرة المدى.