Russian rocket launches Iran’s Pars 1 satellite

Russia said it would no longer need to observe UN restrictions on missile-technology cooperation with Iran once the relevant provisions expired on 18 October.

Raisi met Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments, continuing high-level dialogue as trade and political relations expanded.

Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union, including Russia, signed a full free-trade agreement, providing a framework intended to expand the earlier interim trade arrangement.

Iran became a BRICS member, joining a grouping that includes Russia. The membership took effect after the invitation issued at the August 2023 Johannesburg summit.

Javad Owji and Alexander Novak co-chaired the Iran–Russia economic commission in Tehran, concluding cooperation discussions and signing documents across economic sectors.

Iranian, Russian and Chinese naval ships sailed to designated waters to conduct the maritime training phase of their Security Bond 2024 joint exercise near the Gulf of Oman.

Raisi congratulated Putin on his re-election during a telephone conversation. The presidents discussed further coordination through the SCO and BRICS.

Amir-Abdollahian initiated a telephone conversation with Lavrov after Iran’s attack on Israel. The ministers discussed regional escalation and warned against further dangerous actions.

Putin and Raisi spoke by telephone about heightened Middle East tensions and affirmed support for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a political settlement of the crisis.

Putin spoke with acting president Mohammad Mokhber after Raisi’s death in a helicopter crash. Both sides expressed a desire to continue strengthening bilateral cooperation.