On Monday, Moscow formalized a defense and economic cooperation agreement with Tehran, codifying the alliance between the two nations. The ‘Treaty on the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation‘ includes provisions for the fields of defense, counterterrorism, energy, finance, transport, industry, agriculture, culture, science and technology.
Particularly notable is the fact that the U.S. currently sits opposite of both nations on the global geopolitical stage. Washington has funded Ukraine to attack Russia, had its troops stationed in Ukraine attacking Russia, and threatened Iran with military strikes.
This is not the first instance of Moscow welcoming Tehran with open arms, however. In October Iran attended the 2024 BRICS economic cooperation summit, their first year as a formal member of the bloc.
While this new friendship blossoms in the East, in the West President Donald Trump seeks to carry out two different geopolitical negotiations with the nations.
Regarding Russia, the Trump administration seeks to end the war in Ukraine, an agenda that the President had made significant progress toward since taking office in January.
With Iran, Trump is seeking the signing of a new nuclear deal which would ensure Tehran does not and will not possess nuclear weapons. This coincides with the President’s global denuclearization agenda, an agenda that the Kremlin has endorsed and signaled a willingness to participate in.
While both White House agendas are currently progressing in positive directions according to officials from either side, the Eastern new alliance being formed will undoubtedly be a consideration to those working the grand chessboard, regardless of their allegiances and agendas.