Why it matters:
As Iran and Russia seek to deepen their strategic partnership, sustained high-level engagement plays a key role in accelerating cooperation across political, economic, and regional arenas against the West's unilateralism.
What they’re saying:
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described Iran–Russia relations as strategic and stressed the importance of advancing existing agreements to further broaden bilateral cooperation.
Both leaders emphasized the need for continued consultations and stronger coordination to expand all-around relations, highlighting their shared interest in elevating cooperation to higher levels.
On the ground:
Iran launched on Sunday three domestically developed satellites, Zafar 2, Paya and an upgraded version of Kowsar, into Low Earth Orbit aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket, marking another step in the country’s space and remote-sensing capabilities.
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