Iran, Russia defense ministers meet in Moscow

Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh met with Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov in Moscow on Monday to discuss expanding military cooperation, according to Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, Report informs Mehr News Agency.

Jalali stated that the meeting centered on "enhancing bilateral cooperation in the military and defense fields," according to the embassy's Telegram channel.

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have launched a joint naval drill in the Caspian Sea, which borders both countries and lies between Eastern Europe and Central Asia, an event that some Western media, including Newsweek, have referred to as a message to the United States.

Moreover, on Monday, Ali Larijani, senior adviser to Iran's Leader, held a high-level meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, where he conveyed Tehran’s official message about regional and international issues.