Iran approves comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with Russia

Iran has officially ratified the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty with the Russian Federation, marking a significant development in Tehran-Moscow relations. The endorsement was confirmed after Iran’s Guardian Council, found no inconsistencies with the country’s constitution or Islamic law.

Spokesman for Guardian Council, Hadi Tahan Nazif, announced the decision on the social media platform X, Caliber.Az reports.

"لایحه معاهده مشارکت جامع راهبردی بین جمهوری اسلامی ایران و فدراسیون روسیه" پس از بررسی در شورای نگهبان، مغایر با موازین شرع و قانون اساسی شناخته نشد.

— هادی طحان نظیف (@tahan_nazif) June 11, 2025

“The draft Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Iran and the Russian Federation after review by the Guardian Council is not recognised as inconsistent with the constitution and Islamic law,” he stated.

The agreement, which was previously passed by Iran’s parliament, outlines an extensive framework for long-term cooperation between the two nations, including collaboration in the areas of trade, energy, defence, infrastructure, and regional security.

To recall, Iran's parliament approved a 20-year strategic partnership on May 21 between Moscow and Tehran. The agreement represents a deepening of bilateral ties including closer defence cooperation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian signed the strategic partnership document on January 17.

The Russian legislative branch approved the pact in April. While the agreement does not include a mutual defence clause, it says both countries will work together against common military threats, develop their military-technical cooperation, and take part in joint exercises.

By Vafa Guliyeva