Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said recent high-level talks between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin produced constructive outcomes on major strategic projects, including the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and plans to transfer Russian gas to Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian conducted a one-day visit to Gilan Province on Monday, July 7, 2025, focusing on assessing regional development and infrastructure.

A newly signed 20-year strategic partnership agreement between Iran and Russia emphasizes the urgent need to accelerate the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, a crucial link in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).