England’s assessment of the Iran-Russia treaty

According to Isna, the recent strategic agreement between Iran and Russia has attracted the attention of many countries and analysts.

Although this agreement was concluded in line with the development of constructive relations between Tehran and Moscow based on the national interests and common values ​​of the two countries, Western countries have turned this agreement into an excuse to spread baseless accusations against Iran and Russia.

In this regard, the Ministry of Defense of England has discussed the details of the agreement between Iran and Russia in a statement titled “Report on Ukraine” on Thursday evening.

According to London, relations between Iran and Russia have always been based on common goals. In this regard, the British Ministry of Defense announced in a statement: “The partnership between Russia and Iran is based on mutual security and economic interests.”

This Ministry of War has introduced the Ukrainian war as the reason for the “recent” rapprochement of Iran-Russia relations.

This claim is despite the fact that the current strategic agreement is an updated version of the previous agreements between the two countries in recent decades, which highlights the depth of Tehran-Moscow relations and its old roots.

Nevertheless, the British Ministry of Defense claimed in its statement: “Russia has relied on Iran’s military support during the current war in Ukraine.” However, mistrust and tension in the relationship may prevent them from expanding their cooperation.

Tehran and Moscow have always denied this accusation.

London, in an attempt to downplay the current strategic agreement, while acknowledging “wider cooperation between Iran and Russia in various sectors, including defense and security, economy, trade, transportation, energy, technology, information and cyberspace security” based on the current strategic agreement, He wrote: “Unlike Russia’s agreements with North Korea and Belarus, this agreement does not include a mutual defense clause.”

Finally, the British Ministry of Defense claimed: “This agreement provides a legal framework for further cooperation between Iran and Russia and formalizes existing and future cooperation efforts. “However, it is unlikely to significantly increase participation or expand the scope of their current cooperation.”

This claim is while western media such as “Reuters” have described the signing of the “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” agreement between Iran and Russia as a “new era” of Iran-Russia relations.

According to Reuters, with this agreement, Iran and Russia promoted cooperation in a range of different areas, including security services, military exercises, warship traffic and joint military training.

The English News agency continued to write: “Medician, on his trip to the Kremlin, which was his first bilateral trip to Russia after his victory in the elections, welcomed this agreement as a new chapter in bilateral relations, and Putin also stated that Moscow and Tehran have many common views.” about international relations.

In addition, the Associated Press news agency, in a report focusing on the signing of this agreement between Iran and Russia, wrote: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Mezikian, signed an extensive cooperation agreement on Friday, which deepened their partnership. It will face Western sanctions.

This news agency noted the reception of the Russian president to this agreement, which he called a “real opening” that provides the conditions for stable and sustainable development of Russia, Iran and the entire region.

A big turning point in Tehran-Moscow relations

The French news agency also wrote about the new Tehran-Moscow agreement: Last Friday, Russia and Iran signed an agreement that will be the basis of their economic and military cooperation and a major turning point in their relations.

Iran’s President Masoud Medeshian and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic agreement between the two countries on Friday, December 17, in a ceremony at the Kremlin Palace.

By signing this treaty, the two countries will expand their relations in a special way in economic, scientific, technological, cultural and tourism fields.

end of message