Iran and Russia sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty

Iran and Russia inaugurated the first phase of linking Shetab and Mir payment networks, enabling Iranian cardholders to withdraw cash through participating Russian ATMs.

Araghchi and Lavrov spoke by telephone about escalating fighting in Syria and discussed intensifying joint efforts through the Astana format.

Pezeshkian and Putin discussed escalating fighting in Syria, expressing support for the Syrian authorities and coordination through the Astana format involving Turkey.

Iran and Russia joined Arab states and Turkey in a Doha ministerial statement calling for an end to military operations in Syria, humanitarian access and a political process under UN resolution 2254.

Iran received observer status at the EAEU after a decision by the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, deepening institutional ties with a union that includes Russia.

Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran, continuing bilateral diplomacy after the January strategic treaty signature.

Iranian, Russian and Chinese forces began the maritime phase of Security Belt 2025 near Chabahar. The Chinese defence ministry dates this phase to 10-11 March.

Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, Russia and China met in Beijing and issued a joint statement advocating diplomacy on the Iranian nuclear issue.

Russia's State Duma adopted its resolution approving ratification of the comprehensive strategic partnership treaty with Iran.

Russia's Federation Council approved ratification of the strategic partnership treaty with Iran, completing the upper-house parliamentary step.