British intelligence has analyzed the cooperation agreement between Russia and Iran.

The agreement signed by Iran and Russia is unlikely to signify any substantial improvement in their partnership.

This was reported by the Ministry of Defence of the United Kingdom on social media platform X writes.

According to British intelligence, the partnership between Russia and Iran is undoubtedly driven by mutual interests in security and economics, as both nations have grown closer following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia continues to rely on military support from Iran as the war in Ukraine persists.

"However, the level of distrust remains, and tensions in their relationship are likely to hinder the expansion of their cooperation," the statement said.

As per British intelligence, the agreement is part of a broader framework of cooperation between the two countries across various sectors, almost certainly representing a commitment to strengthen bilateral ties. It encompasses collaboration in defense and security, economy, trade, transportation, energy, technology, information, and cybersecurity.

However, unlike agreements between Russia and North Korea or Belarus, the Russia-Iran agreement does not include a mutual defense clause, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.

The agreement is likely to provide a legal basis for further Iran-Russia cooperation, formalizing existing and future collaborative efforts. However, it is unlikely to signify any substantial enhancement of their partnership or a significant expansion of their current cooperation, the UK Ministry of Defence noted.

Background. Previously, Mind reported that British intelligence analyzed how Russia has intensified its efforts to exert pressure and control over media since the onset of the full-scale war against Ukraine. It was noted that in 2024, Russian courts imposed a significant number of fines on journalists or readers of media outlets deemed "undesirable" by the Russian authorities. The fines are aimed at intimidating and deterring publications.