BREAKING NEWS

Russia's upper house of parliament ratifies partnership treaty with Iran, TASS reports

Russia's upper house of parliament, the Federation Council, ratified a strategic partnership treaty with Iran on Wednesday, Russia's TASS state news agency reported.

President Vladimir Putin signed the 20-year strategic partnership pact with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, in January. The upper house ratification means the treaty is now in effect.