First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has affirmed Iran’s commitment to forging a long-term partnership with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). The announcement came in a message delivered to the EAEU Intergovernmental Council’s meeting in Moscow. Aref stated Iran is prepared to take on an active, constructive, and responsible role working alongside the EAEU member states. This signals a strengthening of economic ties between Iran and the bloc, which includes several post-Soviet states. The move reflects Iran’s broader strategy to diversify its economic relationships and expand trade opportunities beyond traditional partners. Further details of the potential partnership were not immediately available, but the message underscores a clear intent for collaboration. This development occurred in Moscow, indicating the importance of the location for these negotiations.