# Russia-Iran Ties Deepen Amid Sanctions

- Place: Moscow, Russia (55.7558, 37.6173)
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:08:21.733Z · expires 2026-11-14T00:08:21.733Z
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Russia and Iran are strengthening military ties with a new rocket launcher deal, per Al Jazeera. The agreement illustrates growing cooperation between the two nations as they face Western sanctions.

Moscow has also seized Japan Tobacco's Russian factories, WSJ reports. This move follows increasing economic pressure on foreign companies operating in Russia.

Meanwhile, CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow, Reuters notes. His visit comes amid heightened diplomatic engagement between Russia and the U.S., as both nations navigate complex geopolitical dynamics.

## Sources

- [Rocket launcher deal illustrates deepening Russia-Iran relations](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/6/rocket-launcher-deal-illustrates-deepening-russia-iran-relations) · aljazeera.com · 2026-11-06
- [Moscow Seizes Japan Tobacco’s Russia Factories](https://www.wsj.com/business/japan-urges-russia-to-return-control-of-japan-tobacco-assets-cfe0723e) · wsj.com · 2026-11-06
- [Moscow confirms visit of CIA Director John Ratcliffe](https://www.dw.com/en/moscow-confirms-visit-of-cia-director-john-ratcliffe/a-78508645) · dw.com · 2026-11-06

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