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Russia and Iran will sign new partnership agreement
President Putin approved the draft agreement on strategic partnership between Russia and Iran
RussiaIran’s message to the West will likely go unanswered
Much of President Pezeshkian’s first press conference was targeted at rebuilding relations with the West
IranReopening Iran’s nuclear talks will face challenges
The belief by Western powers that Iran has supplied missiles to Russia has resulted in further sanctions
IranIran will maintain trade and military ties with Russia
Parliamentary criticism of Russia has increased over the potential Zangezur corridor
IranOngoing US presence will balance Iran’s role in Iraq
Iraq and the United States have reportedly reached an agreement on the withdrawal of anti-IS coalition forces
IraqIneffective missiles reduce impact of Iranian strikes
Analysis by a US-based group claims that Iranian missiles are less accurate than previously claimed
IranIran-US talks face short-term political challenges
Iran’s leadership has indicated that it would talk with the United States about a new nuclear deal
IranSignificant policy changes are unlikely in Iran
President Massoud Pezeshkian appointed Abdulkarim Hosseinzadeh, a member of the Sunni minority, as a vice president
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