Putin Heads To Tehran To Meet With Leaders Of Iran, Turkey

Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Tehran to meet with Iranian and Turkish leaders. The meeting, part of the Astana format talks, focused on the Syrian conflict and refugee crisis. Bilateral discussions included the Ukrainian grain export issue, with potential mediation by Turkey and the UN. Russia aims to strengthen its strategic partnership with Iran, seeking to remove sanctions and collaborate on oil exports. New trade routes through Iran are being explored to bypass Western sanctions, enhancing Russian trade opportunities.

In what ways could Iran be integral to Russia's trade amidst sanctions?

What construction materials did Iran promise to Russia, and how might this collaboration affect Russian trade?