Iran-Russia Relations

Iran, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting in Beijing, support diplomacy regarding Tehran nuclear issue

A trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Russia was held in Beijing on Friday to discuss several issues, including the latest developments on Iran’s nuclear issue and the lifting of Western sanctions.

Senior commander: Countering terrorism, maritime piracy primary goals of Iran-Russia-China joint naval drill

The Deputy Commander of Operations of the Iranian Navy has stated that enhancing combat readiness, achieving collective security, and exchanging experiences in humanitarian aid, search and rescue operations, and combating terrorism and maritime piracy are among the most important objectives of the joint naval exercise involving Iran, Russia and Chiana, which will be held in Southern Iran on Tuesday.

Iran, China, Russia to stage joint naval exercise soon

The joint maritime drill of Iran, China, and Russia, aimed at ensuring security in the Northern Indian Ocean and enhancing regional interactions, will begin on Tuesday, hosted by the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Chabahar region, in Southern Iran.

Iranian newspaper criticizes Russia’s patronizing stance, questions silence of officials

The Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has sharply criticized recent remarks by Russian officials, who claimed that the “US and Russia consulted on Iran during talks in Riyadh and plan further discussions.”

Former Iran MP criticizes Russia’s role in JCPOA collapse, voices skepticism about Lavrov visit

A former Iranian lawmaker has criticized Russia’s foreign policy and its role in the collapse of Iran’s nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA, with the West.

Iranian newspaper criticizes FM over “lack of transparency” in talks with Russia

The Tehran-based Jomhouri-e Eslami newspaper has strongly criticized Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi for "withholding details about recent negotiations with visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov."

President Pezeshkian vows to accelerate Iran-Russia cooperation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged to elevate Tehran-Moscow relations by fast-tracking bilateral agreements and maintaining constructive interactions on regional affairs.

Russian FM Lavrov seeks Iran’s stance ahead of Putin-Trump meeting, says expert

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s one-day visit to Tehran on Tuesday is seen as a strategic move to gauge Iran’s positions ahead of an upcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, according to geopolitical expert Abdolreza Faraji-Rad.

Iran’s president: Tehran-Moscow strategic partnership agreement significant manifestation of mutual collaboration

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership deal signed between Tehran and Moscow is a significant manifestation of mutual cooperation between the two sides.

Iranian officials urged to monitor Russia-US negotiations closely

A Tehran-based newspaper has urged Iranian diplomats and officials to closely monitor the fast-evolving and sensitive geopolitical developments in the region, stressing the importance of remaining vigilant to prevent Iran from falling behind political dynamics in West Asia.

Oil minister: Russian companies collaborate on oil field development in Iran

Iranian Minister of Petroleum, Mohsen Paknejad, says Russian companies are collaborating with Iran to develop its oil fields.

Russia, Iran expand aviation cooperation through new agreements

Russia and Iran are deepening their collaboration in the aviation sector, with recent agreements paving the way for enhanced partnerships.

President Pezeshkian: Iran, Russia to resist excessive demands

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has stated that the strategic agreement between Iran and Russia shows both nations' resolve to resist excessive demands, referring to the West.

Envoy: Iran, Russia inch closer to finalizing agreements on Rasht-Astara railway, gas transfer plan

The Iranian ambassador to Russia has detailed the latest deals between Iran and Russia, saying both sides have agreed to sign the executive agreement for constructing the Rasht-Astara railway by the end of March 2025.

Russia’s 2nd largest bank to open branch in Tehran

VTB Bank, the second-largest bank in Russia, has announced its intention to convert its representative office in Tehran into a full-fledged branch.

Iranian pres.: Iran and Russia do not need the West 

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says the strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia shows Tehran and Moscow oppose interference by foreign actors to determine the two nations’ role.

Rosatom: Iran, Russia to enhance nuclear energy collaboration

Iran and Russia have plans to deepen their cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, the CEO of Russia's state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, revealed following talks on Friday.

Iranian FM: Strategic partnership with Russia primarily economic

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has announced that the comprehensive strategic partnership signed on Friday between Iran and Russia is primarily economic in nature.

Iran, Russia ink comprehensive strategic partnership deal

The presidents of Iran and Russia have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership deal for long-term cooperation.

Iranian president: Strategic partnership treaty with Russia will boost ties in all areas

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said the strategic partnership treaty between Iran and Russia will serve as a basis for the expansion of bilateral ties.

Iranian Leader office touts rising power of Asia ahead of President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

In a tweet written in Russian, the account of the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stated that the global developments promise a multipolar system where the US will be isolated, and Asia will become the center of knowledge, economy, political and military power.

Tehran-Moscow strategic deal step toward ‘more balanced and just world’: Iran’s FM

A comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, scheduled to be signed between Tehran and Moscow during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to Russia, will be a step toward creating a more “balanced and just” world, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated.

Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement: ‘A roadmap for economic cooperation’

Leonid Slutsky, Chairman of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, described the comprehensive cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia as a roadmap for developing bilateral relations.

Iranian FM reaffirms non-military objectives in strategic partnership with Russia, emphasizes FATF review to remain technical

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized the importance of allowing the Expediency Discernment Council to calmly and expertly review Iran’s accession to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issue, which is viewed by the incumbent administration as a major trade for the country’s international relations.

Lavrov: Iran-Russia comprehensive agreement not directed against any country

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that the Comprehensive Strategic Agreement between Russia and Iran, scheduled for signing on January 17, by Presidents Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, is not targeted at any third country.

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