Russia and Iran are preparing to sign an agreement on “comprehensive cooperation.”

On September 16, 2024, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the upcoming BRICS summit. The summit is taking place in Russia amid worsening relations with the West due to Iran-Russia military cooperation, including the supply of ballistic missiles for the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports.

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali confirmed that President Pezeshkian is attending the BRICS summit in Kazan from October 22 to 24. According to the information, the Iranian leader plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Iran and Russia are set to sign an agreement on comprehensive cooperation in various fields.

Western media reported that Iran had transferred about 220 ballistic missiles to Russia. The US, Germany, Britain and France imposed new sanctions on Iran in response. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denies the allegations, saying Iran did not supply Russia with ballistic missiles.

For Iran to feel the consequences of its missile sales to Russia, Ukraine and its partners must present a united front. However, whether Israel, the Arab countries and the West are ready for such actions remains an open question. It is important to continue monitoring developments in world politics.