Under the pretext of a trip to Moscow, the relationship between Iran and Russia cannot be considered a complete strategic alliance, nor a temporary relationship based on sanctions. This relationship is a combination of security and economic cooperation, overlap in some geopolitical interests, and at the same time, differences in the priorities and calculations of the two countries. In order to analyze the medical president's visit to Moscow, it is necessary to assemble four issues: the strategic importance of Russia for Iran, the record of previous agreements, the mutual interests of Tehran and Moscow, and consultation with the leaders present at the forum of the gas exporting countries to remind Iran of the four principles of justice, repression, authority and internal consensus. The importance of this journey, instead of signing a new agreement, comes back to this question: Can Tehran and Moscow transform their close political relations into sustainable economic cooperation and practical commitments? (The full text of the comment is the official communication of Dr. Masoud Mazikian.

Under the pretext of a trip to Moscow, the relationship between Iran and Russia cannot be considered a complete strategic alliance, nor a temporary relationship based on sanctions. This relationship is a combination of security and economic cooperation, overlap in some geopolitical interests, and at the same time, differences in the priorities and calculations of the two countries. In order to analyze the medical president's visit to Moscow, it is necessary to assemble four issues: the strategic importance of Russia for Iran, the record of previous agreements, the mutual interests of Tehran and Moscow, and consultation with the leaders present at the forum of the gas exporting countries to remind Iran of the four principles of justice, repression, authority and internal consensus. The importance of this journey, instead of signing a new agreement, comes back to this question: Can Tehran and Moscow transform their close political relations into sustainable economic cooperation and practical commitments? (The full text of the comment is the official communication of Dr. Masoud Mazikian.