Shoigu arrived on Monday at the head of a military delegation, signaling a deepening of ties between the two nations.
In their meeting, Major General Bagheri emphasized the strategic, deep, and long-term nature of relations between the Islamic Republic and the Russian Federation, asserting that these ties would not be disrupted by changes in government. He expressed confidence that relations would strengthen under the new administration.
Bagheri noted that the United States is well aware that the world has moved beyond unipolar power dynamics, stating, "We will welcome the tripartite cooperation of Iran, Russia, and China."
Shoigu echoed these sentiments, discussing Russia's commitment to comprehensive cooperation with Iran in regional affairs. He condemned the recent assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of Hamas, labeling it a cowardly act that seeks to escalate tensions in the region.
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