The prospect of strategic convergence between Russia and the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Islamic Republic of Iran has devoted an important part of its efforts to the policy of looking to the east by strengthening international alliances with the aim of weakening the structural pressures against it. prevent the structure of the international system. Russia, as a superior power in the international system, which has significantly improved its power in various economic dimensions, political and military influence, has received the attention of the policies of the Islamic Republic through the development of cooperation with this center of international power. part of Iran's national goals at the regional and international levels. On the other hand, Iran is considered an important regional ally for Russia to counter American influence in the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Caucasus. Considering this importance, the goal of Russia and the Islamic Republic of Iran should be to expand strategic relations with Russia, to reduce structural pressures against themselves, especially after Russia's special defense operations in Ukraine. By mentioning this question that along with the new opportunities and the deferred opportunities that exist from the past that were not used optimally, explaining how to efficiently converge in order to make the most of these opportunities can be a huge wall against the sanctions and various pressures of America and In this article, we will explain the West for Iran and Russia with a functionalist approach.