Iranian President Inks Defense Treaty With Belarus, Seeks To ‘Overcome US Sanctions’

Via The Cradle Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed 12 cooperation agreements during Pezeshkian's official visit to Minsk on Wednesday, strengthening ties between the two nations in defiance of US sanctions. A joint statement was signed alongside the dozen cooperation agreements which cover politics, international law, health, pharmaceuticals, industry, environment, tourism, art, media, free trade zones, industrial and special economic zones, and investment. Officials said the documents lay the foundation for long-term bilateral cooperation. Iranian and Belarusian presidents, IRNA Pezeshkian described the visit as "one of the turning points in relations between the two countries," adding…