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Still, in Jan 2025, the two countries signed a 20-year strategic partnership covering trade, energy, intelligence, and advanced tech. While it stops short of a formal military alliance, the scope is broad — though it may exist mostly on paper.

15/21
https://x.com/P_Kallioniemi/status/1937464064827097205

After being cut off from SWIFT, Iran and Russia linked their banking systems (SEPAM & SPFS) to enable direct rial–ruble trade. This bypasses Western sanctions, allowing 700+ Russian and 100+ foreign banks to transact — forming a new financial lifeline outside US control.

16/21