In 2018, then-President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Iran Nuclear Deal, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and has since remained a staunch critic of the agreement. The potential construction of additional nuclear power plants in Iran is focused on energy and electricity production, not weapons development.

Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian signed an agreement in Moscow for a strategic partnership covering trade, military cooperation, and culture. On Friday in Moscow, a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and Iran was signed.

Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to sign a strategic partnership agreement in a move likely to concern Western governments.

Russia and Iran have signed a 'comprehensive strategic partnership treaty' in the Kremlin, covering trade, military cooperation, science, education, and culture. The agreement, signed by Presidents Putin and Pezeshkian,

The Kremlin said that the “comprehensive strategic partnership treaty” to be signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, covers all areas — from trade and military cooperation to science, education and culture.

Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Iran’s IRNA news agency. "Regarding the future possible steps by Russia and Iran on expanding relations, the conclusion of industry agreements on practical ...

Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. "The aforementioned treaty will align with the aspirations of the peoples of the two friendly neighboring countries - Russia and Iran ...

The presidents of Russia and Iran have signed a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will meet in Moscow to sign a partnership pact as the two nations brace for President-elect Trump's return.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian visits Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and sign a strategic partnership treaty. This meeting focuses on enhancing bilateral ties and comes amid concerns from Western nations about possible defense cooperation between Iran and Russia.

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