From isolation to alliance: Russia and Iran seal a 20-year strategic pact - opinion
The treaty covers cooperation in defense, trade, energy, science, and culture, aiming to deepen their political alignment while countering Western economic pressure and sanctions.
RUSSIA’S PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, China, last month. The bilateral partnership creates uncertainty for neighboring countries, the writer cautions.(photo credit: SPUTNIK/REUTERS)ByMORDECHAI KEDARUpdated: