On February 15, the Valdai Club hosted an expert discussion in partnership with the Iranian Institute of Political and International Studies (IPIS), dedicated to relations between Russia and Iran in the face of confrontation with the West. Alexander Maryasov, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Russia to Iran (2001-2005); Adlan Margoev, Research Fellow, Centre for Middle East Studies, Institute for International Studies, MGIMO, Russian Foreign Ministry; Khalil Shirqolami, Vice-President for Research, IPIS; Ali Eqbali, Head of the Study Group for Eurasia, IPIS; Alireza Miryousefi, Head of the Study Group for International issues, IPIS; Manuchehr Moradi, Senior Expert, IPIS, participated. The discussion was moderated by Andrey Sushentsov, Programme Director of the Valdai Discussion Club.