Iran and Russia are deepening strategic economic ties through energy, trade, transit, and financial cooperation amid sanctions and geopolitical shifts.

Iran’s once-isolated Makran coast in Sistan and Baluchestan province is transforming through ports, water and energy megaprojects, fisheries, industry, tourism, and global trade corridors into a strategic Indian Ocean hub, enhancing economic growth and geopolitical resilience.

A senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s technological progress, describing its products as competitive in international markets.

Iran’s partial FATF compliance highlights how global financial standards and sanctions intertwine, turning regulatory mechanisms into instruments of geopolitical pressure.

Iran seeks Wakhan rail link via Afghanistan to China, aiming to shorten routes, boost freight volumes, and anchor Eurasian transit.

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is firmly committed to accelerating the implementation of vital transport infrastructure projects.

Chabahar Port anchors the INSTC, giving Iran direct Indian Ocean access while linking India, Afghanistan, Central Asia, Russia, and Europe, reshaping regional trade, bypassing chokepoints, and strengthening strategic connectivity across Eurasia.