Russia's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday that President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart are expected to sign a new interstate treaty in the near future. The treaty, which is in its final stages of agreement, signifies the strengthening political, trade, and military relations between Russia and Iran. The five-hour-long discussion between Putin and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi took place in the Kremlin last month, drawing attention from the United States and Israel, who view this alliance with concern.