Iran reaffirms readiness to implement long-term pact with Russia amid geopolitical tensions

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday reaffirmed his country’s readiness to implement and operationalize the long-term strategic agreement with Russia, Anadolu reports. He made the remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Ashgabat on the sidelines of the forum, which is being held following the UN General Assembly’s declaration of 2025 as the “International Year of Peace and Trust” and to mark the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality status. Pezeshkian said his government is determined to put into action the agreement the two sides have signed, adding that he expects Moscow to accelerate and finalize its implementation. The two sides announced the beginning of the treaty’s implementation process in early October, though experts say both countries […]