Current Affairs - International - Discussion

On January 17, 2025, Russia and Iran signed a 20-year "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty" in Moscow, which aims to enhance bilateral cooperation in various sectors including economic, military, and cultural fields. This agreement comes as a response to shared challenges such as common security threats and Western sanctions. The treaty includes plans for joint defence efforts, scientific exchanges, and energy collaboration, strengthening the relationship between Russia and Iran, which has evolved from historical rivalries to a closer alignment in recent years.