why it matters:
According to the Treaty, Iran and Russia plan to boost their ties in all fields, including defense, energy, finance, transportation, industries, agriculture, culture, science, and technology. The treaty opens a new chapter in the two countries' relations.
The big picture:
The Iranian–Russian Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, signed on 17 January 2025, by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is a treaty for the improvement of ties between the two nations.
By the numbers:
Parliamentarians approved the bill with 192 votes in favor, 5 against, and 2 abstentions out of a total of 211 representatives present at today's meeting.
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