Iran ratified 20-year strategic partnership with Russia

Iran's parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership treaty with Russia, solidifying their cooperation on security matters. The treaty, signed in January, aims to address shared security concerns but does not include a mutual defense agreement. The Iranian parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of the deal, which Russia had already ratified. This ratification occurs amidst ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, with a fifth round of negotiations scheduled for Friday in Rome, mediated by Oman.