Mohsen Paknejad and Sergei Tsivilyov sign a major Russia-Iran energy protocol, boosting cooperation on oil, nuclear power and the North-South transport corridor. Moscow confirms continued construction of new units at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and expansion of trade routes for agricultural and essential goods. Tehran highlights “enormous potential” for deeper economic ties, while Russia backs Iran’s ambitions in space and infrastructure. The deal signals growing strategic alignment amid sanctions and shifting global energy markets. Watch the full breakdown of what the agreement includes, timelines, and its geopolitical impact on regional energy, trade corridors and nuclear cooperation.