Iranian oil minister, in Moscow, seeks to bolster ties with Russia – Middle East Monitor

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad said during a visit to Moscow today that Tehran would boost cooperation with Russia in agriculture and banking and remove barriers in all spheres of cooperation between the two countries, Reuters reports.

Russia has deepened ties with Iran since the start of the military conflict in Ukraine and signed a strategic partnership treaty with Tehran in January. Both countries are under Western sanctions.

Speaking on state TV…