Monday, October 18, 2021

Iran Wants Closer Military Ties With Russia

Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, speaks upon his arrival in Moscow, Russia, on October 17, 2021. (Photo by IRNA)  

Press TV: Top commander says Iran firm to boost military cooperation with Russia 

Iran’s top commander says the Islamic Republic is resolute on the improvement of military cooperation with Russia in line with the administration of President Ebrahim Raeisi’s “Look to the East” policy. 

Speaking upon his arrival in Moscow on Sunday, chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, said the new administration attaches special importance to the East and the Eastern countries. 

He highlighted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)’s move to accept Iran’s full membership in the Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance after the inauguration of the new administration.  

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Update #1: Iran Says It Will Hold Talks With Russia Over Military Cooperation (Bloomberg)  

Update #2: Top Iranian Commander Pursuing Arms Purchases from Russia in Moscow Trip (Tasnim News Agency)  

WNU Editor: Afghanistan will also be discussed .... Bagheri arrives in Moscow for talks on Afghanistan, ties (MEHR News Agency).

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