Russia Agrees to Begin Gas Deliveries to Iran This Year

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Russia will begin delivering natural gas to Iran this year, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said Friday after bilateral talks with
soon as they agree on the price
Companies are currently negotiating the price
Western sanctions, have deepened ties in recent years
This month, the two countries ratified a 20-year strategic partnership to boost cooperation in defense, intelligence sharing and nuclear
closer to becoming a net energy importer due to sanctions, a lack of international investment and mismanagement.