Russia, Iran deepen nuclear, military ties as U.S. pressure mounts amid ongoing nuclear talks

CAIRO, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Moscow and Tehran are stepping up cooperation on multiple fronts, particularly in nuclear energy and military operations, as Iran seeks a nuclear deal with Washington amid heightened regional tensions.

On Wednesday, Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said the two countries are exploring the construction of new nuclear power plant units in Iran. Speaking at a joint press conference