Public anger mounts in Iran as the economy deteriorates under US sanctions, with the national currency hitting record lows and hopes for nuclear deal negotiations fading.

The regime is grappling with the collapse of its regional "Axis of Resistance" and mounting economic troubles at home.

“This agreement serves as a road map to the future of Iran-Russia ... to expand ties with Russia in economy and trade, he said, adding that Iran intends to cooperate in North-South and East ...