The agreement was finalized during a meeting between the governors of the two countries' central banks in Russia.
Russian state media reports that Iran and Russia's presidents intend to discuss trade and economic cooperation while Iran's pro-regime media highlights that Gaza is an important subject.
The White House said Russia and Iran appeared to be deepening their defense cooperation and that in addition to supplying drones, Tehran was working with Moscow to produce Iranian drones.
Iran recently was able to get out from under sanctions on its missile program and is looking to expand its defense imports and exports.
Iran has threatened to use their drone technology against Israel and has aided Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by providing drones to the Russian army.
This trade could threaten the US in Syria, which gives Iran four wins: Aiding Russia, Hezbollah and threatening the US and Israel.
The appearance of the Yak in Iran is a major development in the region as it is confirmed a perception that Iran is on the cusp of increasing its military threats and capacity.
Engineers are trying to build their version of the Iranian drone on a larger scale and at a higher quality, and are also seeking to add capabilities so that they could launch a "swarm attack."
The news comes as Washington and Iran are trying to ease tensions and revive broader talks over Iran's nuclear program.
Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.
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