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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting his Iranian counterpart President Masoud Pezeshkian for the signing of a broad partnership pact

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.

The cooperation agreement signals a strategic alignment that could further affect regional and global dynamics.

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.

Russia and Iran have formalised a strategic agreement aimed at bolstering cooperation and countering economic pressure from the West.

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western sanctions.

Russian and Iranian officials say the "comprehensive strategic partnership treaty" 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 ...