Iran’s parliament on Wednesday ratified a 20-year strategic cooperation agreement with Russia, a move that signals deeper military and economic alignment between the two countries.
The deal, originally signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on January 17, was previously approved by Russia’s parliament in April. While the agreement stops short of including a mutual defense clause, it outlines cooperation on military-technical development, joint exercises, and coordination against shared security threats.
Iran and Russia have grown closer since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022. Western governments have accused Tehran of supplying drones and missiles for Russian use in Ukraine—claims Iran denies.
Beyond defense, the agreement also includes plans to expand economic collaboration. It promotes direct cooperation between Iranian and Russian banks and encourages the use of national currencies in trade. The move comes amid ongoing sanctions on both economies by the US and its allies.
Last week, a free trade agreement between Iran and the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union also came into effect, further reducing tariffs and opening the door to greater commercial exchange.
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Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to Türkiye, Fahad bin Assaad Abu al-Nasr, and his wife, Rana Abdullah Bahamdan—chair of the Ankara Asia-Pacific Group—hosted a cultural event called “Tea Journey in Asia and the Pacific” on Wednesday to celebrate International Tea Day on May 21.
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Amazon continues to set the benchmark in logistics and operational excellence through its sophisticated inventory management techniques, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge and deliver exceptional customer service at scale.
Two staff members from the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot and killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, in what officials are calling a targeted and deeply disturbing act of violence. A suspect is currently in custody.
A new report from the International Energy Agency warns that most critical minerals for clean energy are now controlled by a few countries, especially China, risking supply disruptions and higher prices globally.
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Amazon continues to set the benchmark in logistics and operational excellence through its sophisticated inventory management techniques, enabling it to maintain a competitive edge and deliver exceptional customer service at scale.
Two staff members from the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., were shot and killed outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night, in what officials are calling a targeted and deeply disturbing act of violence. A suspect is currently in custody.
The U.S. government's decision in April 2025 to impose stricter export controls on advanced semiconductors has delivered a significant blow to Nvidia, compelling the company to obtain licenses for sales of its H20 AI chips to China—one of its largest and most strategically important markets.
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