Source: European Parliament
The EU has always been very clear on Iran’s unacceptable military support to Russia and has repeatedly called on Iran to immediately cease any direct or indirect assistance to Russia, which constitutes a manifest violation of the United Nations Charter[1].
The Russia-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership signals that the two countries intend to work even closer together in many areas.
The EU will monitor very closely the implications of this agreement, as well as its potential impact on EU security and the rules-based international system and will react resolutely if needed.
- [1] https://www.consilium.europa.eu/media/2pebccz2/20241017-euco-conclusions-en.pdf
Last updated: 26 February 2025