Russia and Iran are expanding their defense ties as part of a broader strategic partnership, though Moscow and Tehran are keeping the specifics confidential, Iran’s ambassador to Russia said in a year-end interview.
Kazem Jalali told TASS that cooperation in the military and security spheres is growing steadily. “It would be inappropriate to discuss the details of such cooperation,” he added.
On December 17, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reiterated during a press conference with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi that their military-technical collaboration fully complies with international law and does not breach any universal norms.
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Based on materials from TASS