MOSCOW – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister for Coordination General Saeed Sha’banian in a meeting with Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin in Moscow praised the close regional and international cooperation with Russia, including in the fight against terrorism and extremism, pointing to the golden age of relations between the two states.
Highlighting the close regional and international cooperation between Tehran and Moscow, the Iranian general said the relations between the two states have entered a golden age in light of determination of their high-ranking officials.
He also pointed to the successful experience of joint action by Iran and Russia in the war against terrorism and extremism that led to the termination of the terrorist group of Daesh caliphate in Syria, saying such interaction has pushed Iran and Russia closer to a common understanding and view of regional issues and developments.
Sha’banian also lauded the positive course of cooperation between the defense ministries of Iran and Russia in recent years, stressing that more meetings and increased consultations between the military officials of the two countries will strengthen mutual trust and promote mutual cooperation.
Iran and Russia have formed a strong alliance in recent years, with both supporting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s legitimate government against foreign-backed militancy.
Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drills with Iran on Schedule

Deputy Commander in Chief of the Russian Navy Vladimir Lvovich Kasatonov said tall of the naval exercises planned to be held jointly with the Iranian forces will take place on schedule.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the diving competitions of the International Army Games 2021 in southeastern Iran on Tuesday Kasatonov highlighted the close coordination and constant contacts with the Iranian Navy.
He said Russia and Iran will stage all of the joint naval exercises that have been planned.
The vice-admiral also noted that the diving competitions in Iran send the message of peace and are aimed at strengthening the peaceful forces for rescue and relief operations in international waters.