US seeking to blunt rise of Russia, China: American Prof.
Tasnim – An American academic and political analyst said the US is confronted with Russia’s military resurgence and China’s economic might and…
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War in Syria has come to end, long-lasting settlement of crisis needed: Russian FM
Press TV – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he believes the foreign-sponsored terrorism in Syria has come to an end, and…
Russian dep. FM warns against risk of nuclear war due to deterioration of global stability
MNA – Moscow previously warned that the US was jeopardizing global security by withdrawing from strategic accords or refusing to extend them,…
Iranians advised to avoid traveling to Russia’s northern, southern regions
Tasnim – Iran’s Embassy in Moscow advised Iranian citizens to refrain from traveling to Russia’s northern and southern regions, where the authorities…
Russia presents UN with Persian Gulf collective security plan amid tensions
Press TV – Russia has submitted to the United Nations a proposal that calls for collective security in the Persian Gulf at…
Russia warns of ‘large-scale’ conflict as Iran tensions rise
Press TV – Russia says tensions with Iran have made the prospect of “large-scale” conflict real, calling on world countries to support…
Date for JCPOA ministerial meeting not set: Russian Deputy FM
IRNA – Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Ryabkov said that no progress has been made in setting a date for the…
US anti-Iranian line behind flare-up of tensions in Mideast: Lavrov
Press TV – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says the hostile policy being pursued by the United States against Iran has fueled…
France’s Macron to speak to Rouhani, Putin, Trump to ease tensions
Tasnim – French President Emmanuel Macron said he would speak to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President…
Russia says to keep trying to save JCPOA
Tasnim – Russia is concerned over plans by Iran to increase the level of its uranium enrichment, and will pursue diplomatic efforts…
‘We welcome Russia’s plan about Iran-Arab countries negotiations’: MP
MNA – “We welcome Russia’s plan for starting negotiations between Iran and Arab countries since we believe more talks would be beneficial,”…
Russia slams UK over seizure of Iranian tanker
Tasnim – Russia’s foreign ministry condemned the UK for seizing an Iran-operated supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar, saying that the move…
Iran warns ‘unilateralism’ between Saudi Arabia and Russia could lead to the death of OPEC
CNBC – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh believes “unilateralism” among some OPEC members could ultimately lead to the death of the Middle…
Russia says US must ‘immediately’ return to JCPOA
MNA – “In accordance with international law, the US must immediately return to the implementation of all obligations under the JCPOA and…
Russia warns US on sending troops to ME
MNA – Russia told the United States on Tuesday that it should drop what it called provocative plans to deploy more troops…
Russia accuses US of trying to “provoke war” with Iran
CBS News – Russia has accused the Trump administration of a “provocation” for its decision to send about 1,000 more U.S. troops…
US targeting Iran’s national sovereignty: Shamkhani
IRNA– The new terrorist policies of the US have been targeting the national sovereignty and identity of the countries, Iran’s Secretary of…
Shamkhani arrives in Ufa, Russia to attend Global Security Forum
IRNA – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani arrived in Ufa, Russia on Tuesday morning to attend the Global Security…
Russia warns against using oil tanker incident to lay blame on Iran, escalate tensions
Sputnik – Moscow warns against hasty conclusions and attempts to blame Iran for the incident in the Gulf of Oman, Russian Deputy…
Russia calls on Europe to join Iran trade mechanism
MNA – A Russian diplomat has said that Moscow is in talks with Europeans to be included in the EU’s proposed trade…
Russia calls for holding political leaders meeting on JCPOA
MNA – Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov proposed the idea of a meeting at the level of political leaders to discuss…
Russia says ready to facilitate agreement between Iran, PG states
MNA – Moscow is ready to facilitate a non-aggression pact between Iran and other Persian Gulf states, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…
China, Russia boycott US-led ‘deal of century’ promo event in Bahrain
Press TV – China and Russia will not be participating in a US-led economic conference set to take place in Bahrain next…
Russia could take new US troop deployment to UN security council – lawmaker
Reuters – Russia could raise the topic of a new U.S. troop deployment in the Middle East at the U.N. Security Council,…
Russia, Germany, France stress preserving JCPOA
IRNA – President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and the French President Emmanuel Macron in a phone call…
Russia calls for JCPOA arbitral commission to convene
IRNA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in a statement called for the arbitral commission on the Joint Comprehensive…
Iran accuses US of escalating tensions as Russia decries ‘downward spiral’
CNN | Nicole Gaouette: Senior Iranian officials warned the US against conflict Tuesday, as Russia’s foreign minister spoke of a “downward spiral”…
Russian FM says Iran had the right to partially suspend JCPOA commitments
MNA – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Mon. that Iran had the right to partially suspend its commitments under the 2015…
Russia condemns US sanctioning of Iran metal industry
IRNA – Russian Foreign Ministry in a statement on Thursday vehemently warned the US about its antagonistic policies against Iran, and condemned…
Russia: US pursuing aggravation of crisis for Iran
IRNA – Russia has reiterated its opposition to the US oil sanctions against Iran, saying that the United States is trying to…
Photos: Iran defense min. at Moscow security conf.
MNA – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami attended and addressed the eighth Conference on International Security (MCIS) in Russian capital…
Russia interested in start of talks between Iran, Arab states
MNA – “Russia is interested in having Iran and the Persian Gulf Arab countries start negotiations, the issue that will help bring…
Except Iran, Russia other countries have to exit Syria: Russian envoy to UN
MNA – Only Iran and Russia are officially invited to Syria by the country’s government, Russian UN Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya told a…
Russia: Solving ME issues not possible without Iran’s role
IRNA – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman described as machinations the US recent move to blacklist the IRGC, saying solving regional problems will…
Russia urges elimination of infrastructure for US nuclear weapons in Europe
Tasnim – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said it would be right to eliminate the infrastructure for US nuclear weapons in Europe.…
Pakistan ‘ready to come to the table’ after Russia offers mediation over Kashmir crisis – FM
RT – Islamabad is ready to hold talks with New Delhi after Russia offers mediation help, the Pakistani foreign minister said as…
Lavorv urges EU to avoid sanctions as they hit people first
IRNA – Russian foreign minister calls on Europe to stop imposing sanctions because they hit people first. “It’s impossible to measure exactly…
Russia to construct Iran-India gas pipeline: Oil minister
Tasnim – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said the country has accepted Russia’s proposal to construct a subsea pipeline for exporting…
Russia: US using terrorists in Syria to serve its geopolitical interests
IRNA – The Russian Foreign Ministry said that the United States is using terrorists in Syria to serve its geopolitical interests. In…
Iran, Russia remain skeptical about US exit from Syria, Afghanistan
Al-Monitir | Alireza Noori: In the political sphere, Iran and Russia have interpreted the announced US withdrawal from Syria — be it…