Russia and Iran Strengthen Military Ties Amid Rising Tensions
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov met with Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh in Moscow to discuss enhancing military cooperation. The meeting comes on the heels of discussions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian advisor Ali Larijani focused on Middle East issues and Iran's nuclear program.
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In a recent development, Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov held talks with his Iranian counterpart Aziz Nasirzadeh in Moscow, as reported by the Russian news agency RIA. The meeting aimed at strengthening military cooperation between the two nations.
This meeting occurred shortly after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader, engaged in talks. Their discussions addressed the Middle East situation and matters related to Iran's nuclear program.
Russia, maintaining a strategic partnership with Iran, has firmly condemned the June bombings by Israel and the U.S. on Iranian nuclear sites, underscoring their alliance amid rising regional tensions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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