Moscow residents bring flowers to Iranian embassy in wake of Soleimani’s assassinating
TASS – Many Iranian exchange students and representatives of the Iranian media have arrived at the scene, along with Russian nationals expressing…
Tag Archives: Iran-Russia ties
Lavrov to visit Iran
IRNA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced that he has accepted Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s invitation and will visit…
Zarif hails fruitful talks in Russia
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message described his meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov as fruitful.…
Zarif, Lavrov discuss wide range of issues
IRNA – Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed-Javad Zarif on Monday held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov on Monday on wide…
Zarif arrives in Moscow
IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif arrived in Moscow late on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking delegation for…
Iran’s FM Zarif to depart for Russia this evening
IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Sunday that Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is to leave Tehran for…
Zarif to make trip to Moscow in few days
MNA – Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif is schedules to travel to the Russian Capital on December 30. According to Russian Foreign…
Iran not to forget true friends in hard times: Spokesman
Tasnim – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi highlighted the country’s strategic relations with Russia and China and said the Islamic…
Russia and Iran get closer on security and Syria after US vote to punish them
Newsweek | Tom O’Connor: Russia and Iran have affirmed closer ties in bilateral security and on their joint efforts in Syria despite…
Iran now Russia’s strategic partner: Novak
MNA – Referring to the ever-increasing ties of the two countries, Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak said that Iran has changed into…
Iranian president tells new ambassador to Russia to expand relations with Moscow
TASS – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told new ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali to work on expanding relations with Moscow. “The…
Russian delegation visits Mazandaran
Financial Tribune – An economic delegation from Russia’s Samara Oblast concluded a visit to Iran’s Mazandaran Province on Wednesday. The Russian delegation…
Russian contractor starts work at power plant south of Iran: Official
Press TV – Iranian officials say a Russian contractor is taking over at a major power plant south of the country which…
Annual forum of Persian language held in Moscow
Press TV – All these attendants have devoted their entire life to the Persian language. Persian language experts including linguists from around…
Iran plans energy exchange with Russia
Tasnim – Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian unveiled plans for exchanging energy with Russia. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of inauguration…
Iran’s Anzali, Russia’s Astrakhan confer on expansion of port coop.
MNA – Officials from Iranian Anzali Port and Russian Astrakhan Port have conferred on ways to further expand cooperation between the two…
Iranian ambassador highlights importance of counterterrorism cooperation with Russia
TASS – Tehran and Moscow have recently boosted cooperation, which is important for restoring peace in the Middle East and combatng terrorism,…
Iran, Russia agree to broaden port, maritime cooperation
FNA – Managing Director of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization Mohammad Rastad and Head of Russia’s Federal Agency for Maritime and River…
Russia to lift visa requirements for Iran
IRNA – Managing Director of Iran Tourism Specialized Development Company announced that Russia will lift visa barriers for Iranians in the coming…
Russia does not need US’ permission for relations with Iran: envoy
MNA – The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Islamic Republic of Iran Levan Dzhagaryan said on Sunday that cooperation between…
Iran asks Russia to provide $2 billion loan for power plants, railroads: Russian energy minister
Reuters – Iran has asked Russia to provide an additional $2 billion loan for projects including the construction of thermal power plants,…
Iran’s energy minister in Moscow to discuss issues of mutual interest with Russian officials
IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Energy Reza Ardakanian arrived in Moscow on Thursday as the head of a delegation to meet with…
Russia warns against ‘political hysteria’ over Iran nuclear program
MNA – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said there is no need to start a scandal over Iran’s nuclear program.…
Kazem Jalali becomes Iran’s new ambassador to Russia
MNA – Former member of Iranian parliament Kazem Jalali became the country’s new ambassador to Russia. In an open session on Saturday…
Russian deputy foreign minister slams US sanctions against Iran as illegal
TASS – Washington’s unilateral sanctions slapped on Iran and other countries are illegal and are de facto a tool of diktat, Russian…
Construction of Bushehr NPP second stage to start on November 10 – embassy
TASS – Construction of the second stage of the Bushehr nuclear power plant is scheduled for November 10, Russia’s embassy in Tehran…
Envoy stresses need for stepped-up Iran-Russia bilateral relations
MNA – Russian Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan has said that the development of contacts between the parliaments of Iran and Russia…
Iran, Russia review situation in Persian Gulf, Syria
Iran – The ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian president’s envoy in the Middle East and North Africa…
Larijani praises serious trust between Iran, Russia
IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Tuesday praised establishment of serious trust between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia.…
Putin visits Saudi Arabia for first time since 2007 – but can Russia be friends with EVERYONE in the Middle East?
RT – Russia defends Iran, backs Bashar Assad in Syria and criticizes Saudi Arabia’s war in Yemen. Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to…
Putin condemns attack on Iranian oil tanker
FNA – Russian President Vladimir Putin recommended Iran’s neighbors in Persian Gulf to treat Tehran with respect, as tensions between Iran and…
Iranian, Russian universities sign MoU
IRNA – Iran’s Gilan University of Medical Sciences and Russia’s Astrakhan State Medical Academy signed a memorandum of understanding. According to a…
Putin hails joint activity towards Iran’s EAEU membership
TASS – At talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Russian President Vladimir Putin hailed joint activity towards Iran’s joining the Eurasian Economic…
Russia’s future in Iran looks brighter as Europe, US fade
Al-Monitor | Alireza Noori: Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled out nuclear negotiations with the United States, and on Sept.…
Iran’s petroleum minister to visit Russia
IRNA – Iran’s Petroleum Minister Bijan Zangeneh is scheduled to pay an imminent visit to Russia during the Energy Week, the Russian…
Russia in favor of Iran’s idea to form Persian Gulf coalition
TASS – Moscow is in favor of Tehran’s idea to form a coalition to stabilize the situation in the Persian Gulf region,…
Iran-Russia banking ties not to be affected by US sanctions: Moscow
MNA – US sanctions against the central bank of Iran will not affect Russian businesses in that country, Russian Special Presidential Representative…
Iranians to receive free e-visa for visiting St. Petersburg
MNA – According to the announcement of the Russian government, Iranians and nationals from 52 other countries can visit St. Petersburg via…
President Rouhani: Iran-Russia ties serve regional interests
Tasnim – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the notable impact of interaction between Tehran and Moscow on the security of Syria, saying…
Rouhani meets with Putin in Ankara
MNA – The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has met with his Russian counterpart in Ankara on the sidelines of the 5th round…