Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is set to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, the Russian government announced. The high-level talks are expected to center on strengthening Russian-Iranian collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade, energy, transport, and agriculture.
The meeting comes amid rising geopolitical tensions, particularly following Russia’s sharp condemnation of Israel for the alleged assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, an incident that has intensified regional friction. Hezbollah is backed by Iran, further underscoring the complex ties between the two countries and their shared interests.
In addition to President Pezeshkian, Mishustin will meet with Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref. The discussions are aimed at advancing large-scale joint projects that span several critical industries. “The full range of Russian-Iranian cooperation will be on the agenda, focusing on economic, trade, cultural, and humanitarian spheres,” a Russian government statement revealed.
The visit is part of Russia’s broader strategy to fortify relationships with non-Western partners amid continued Western sanctions and accusations. Iran, for its part, has been accused of providing military support to Russia during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, particularly in the form of drones and missiles—a charge Tehran has repeatedly denied.
Looking ahead, Iranian President Pezeshkian is scheduled to visit Russia next month to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders will hold discussions during the BRICS summit, which will be attended by several key global players.
Following his trip to Iran, Prime Minister Mishustin is slated to attend the Eurasian Economic Forum in Armenia on Tuesday. The forum will bring together representatives from the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) member states, which include Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia. The agenda will focus on topics like market integration, digitalization, and cooperation within the union, which Moscow often promotes as an alternative to Western alliances.
The visit highlights Russia’s ongoing efforts to build alliances with nations like Iran, particularly in light of increasing diplomatic isolation from the West. Both countries continue to collaborate closely in several areas, including energy and defense, despite growing global scrutiny.