According to Zamir Kabulov, the Director of the Second Department of Asia at the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow and Tehran have put a pause on the strategic cooperation agreement development due to issues on the Iranian side.
The foundation of relations between Tehran and Moscow lies in the Treaty on the Principles of Mutual Relations and Cooperation, initially signed in 2001 and renewed every five years.
Maxim Alontsev, an Iranian expert, mentioned in an interview with The Insider that the current situation is not likely to impact future relations with Russia.
“The delay in the agreement’s progress could be linked to the recent passing of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, causing disruptions in the government’s operations. However, this setback is not expected to drastically alter relations with Russia. The next president is anticipated to maintain a conservative stance, indicating a continuation of current foreign policy and strong anti-Western rhetoric. Despite potential reservations within the Iranian establishment about deepening ties with Russia, cooperation is likely to persist in the years ahead. Iran’s need for technology and investments aligns with what Russia can offer, leaving Tehran with limited alternatives. Any shift in the Iranian-Russian relationship paradigm would require…”
Source from theins.ru