Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian held talks in the Kremlin before signing a broad cooperation pact to deepen their partnership amid stinging Western sanctions.

Putin’s stance on the Zangezur corridor might be a preemptive move to block potential ties between Iran's new government and the U.S.

While cooperation between Moscow and Tehran in the space field strengthens their relations and achieves short-term goals, it unfolds amid escalating tensions with Western nations.

After Iran's presidential elections aimed at replacing the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who tragically perished in a plane crash on May 19, 2024, concerns have emerged regarding the challenges facing reformist politician Masoud Pezeshkian.

An expanding partnership between Iran and Russia that in recent months has included Iran sending drones and other equipment to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.