Top Iranian commander pursuing arms purchases from Russia in Moscow trip

Speaking to reporters upon his arrival in Moscow on Sunday, Major General Baqeri said that the armed forces of Iran and Russia would strengthen military cooperation.

Baqeri said Iran has signed agreements with Russia on arms purchases after the termination of a UN arms embargo on Tehran, which would be discussed during the current visit. ''We have cooperation with Russia’s Armed Forces and bilateral cooperation has been improved in recent years.''