Russia’s Strategic Treaty With Iran May Have Nuclear Angle [Video]

Russian President Vladimir Putin will sign a new treaty with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday that may have a nuclear component.

The two leaders will meet to discuss the “prospects for further expansion of bilateral cooperation, including in trade, investment, transport, logistics and culture, as well as current regional and international issues” and sign the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership pact, according to the Kremlin.

A recent report suggests that the treaty’s nuclear component entails an exchange in which Moscow will aid Tehran in launching its nuclear program and receive more drone supplies.

Newsweek reached out to the Iranian Mission to the United Nations for comment via email. Newsweek also reached out to the Russian Foreign Affairs Ministry for comment via email outside of normal business hours.