Iran-Russia Relations
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Tehran-Moscow projects key to countering US sanctions: Iran president to Russian PM
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that the implementation of major projects between Tehran and Moscow will produce a huge capacity to counter cruel Western sanctions against the two countries.
Putin agrees to ink Russia-Iran strategic partnership deal
Russian President Vladimir Putin has accepted the country's foreign ministry’s proposal to sign a strategic partnership agreement with Tehran, according to Putin’s order published on the state website.
Army source dismisses claims of Iran’s involvement in training Russian soldiers on drone-related issues
An informed source in the Iranian Armed Forces has dismissed the Ukrainian prosecutor's claim about Tehran's involvement in training members of Russia's army on drone-related matters, calling it a conspiracy by some Western and European countries to justify their direct interference in the conflict between Moscow and Kiev.
President Pezeshkian vows Tehran-Moscow relations will continue to expand
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu that ties between Tehran and Moscow will continue to expand along a permanent and lasting path.
Iranian Embassy in London rejects reports of secret nuclear deal with Russia
The Iranian Embassy in London has strongly denied claims by the British newspaper Guardian that Russia has shared nuclear secrets with Iran to help it make nukes in a quid pro quo for Tehran giving Moscow missiles.
Former Iran MP: JCPOA dead, Russia using Iran as ‘accomplice’
A former Iranian parliamentarian believes that Iran’s 2015 nuclear accord with the West does not exist anymore, adding Tehran and Washington are scrambling to strike a new deal.
Ex-Iranian diplomat: No strategic alignment between Iran, Russia
A former Iranian envoy to the UN has hit out at Russia for ‘always blocking the path’ to Iran, despite the fact that the two countries are believed to be strategic allies.
Putin: Iran-Russia ties strategic
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the relationship between Moscow and Tehran as strategic, reaffirming Russia’s support for Iran’s key transportation routes.
No confirmation Russia used Iranian missiles against Ukraine: Zelensky
There is no evidence yet that Moscow has already used Iranian ballistic missiles against Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has stated.
Iran says to take reciprocal measures in response to West’s Ukraine-related sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani has warned that Tehran will take reciprocal measures after the US and the three European states imposed sanctions against Iran over the alleged missile delivery to Russia.
US says to target Iran with new sanctions over “missile transfer to Russia”
The United States has formally accused Iran of supplying short-range ballistic missiles to Russia for its war in Ukraine, saying Washington will take measures to punish Tehran. The Islamic Republic has denied providing Moscow with weapons for the conflict.
US says cannot confirm report of Iran missile supply to Russia
Washington cannot confirm reports that Tehran had supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles, White House national security spokesman John Kirby has stated.
Russia responds to report of missile supplies from Iran: Tehran is our partner
The Kremlin, asked on Monday about a Wall Street Journal report that Tehran has sent short-range ballistic missiles to Moscow, announced that Iran is Russia's partner, and that the two countries are developing dialogue in all areas.
Fmr. Iranian lawmaker raps declared ballistic missile sales to Russia
Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh, former head of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's parliament, criticized the public declaration of Iran's sale of ballistic missiles to Russia, calling it "the dirtiest form of Russophilia."
CIA chief fails to confirm Iran delivering missiles to Russia
The head of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns has not confirmed recent Western media reports that Tehran has transferred ballistic missiles to Moscow amid the war in Ukraine.
Iran’s last ambassador to USSR: Tehran needs to change strategy vis-à-vis Russia
Iran’s last ambassador to the former Soviet Union says the Islamic Republic has to change its strategy in the face of Russia.
Iran’s envoy says Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Russia’s Kazan
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan, where he plans to meet with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Tehran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told TASS.
Iran’s UN mission refutes allegations of delivering ballistic missiles to Russia
The mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has rejected the accusation of Iran supplying ballistic missiles to Russia as baseless and misleading.
Iranian daily to President Pezeshkian: Do not put too much confidence in Russia
Russia’s recent and past deviations from what ‘strategic allies’ would normally do for each other, have shaken Iranians’ confidence, with calls growing on the new administration of President Massoud Pezeshkian to revise the country’s policies vis-à-vis Moscow.
Sources: Iranian envoy chides Moscow over shift on strategic corridor in Caucasus
Iran’s ambassador to Russia has reportedly expressed Tehran's disapproval over Russia’s tilt towards the Republic of Azerbaijan regarding the strategic Zangezur corridor in Caucasus at the cost of Iran, according to informed sources.
Iran denies allegations of IRGC officer training Russian soldiers
The spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs denied Ukraine's claims that an Iranian officer was training Russian soldiers in Moscow's war on Kiev.
Iran participates in Russian military exhibition in Moscow
The Russian defense exhibition known as ARMY 2024 was held several days ago in Moscow.
Iran president pick for foreign minister says prioritizes ties with China, Russia, seeking to lift US bans
Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian President's pick for foreign minister emphasized that the new administration will continue to pursue a robust policy of good neighborliness, aiming to maximize the political and economic opportunities with neighboring countries while seeking to expand ties with China and Russia and all other nations that stood by Iran in the face of the US-led sanctions.
Kremlin spokesman: Putin anxiously waiting to meet Iran President Pezeshkian
Russia has invited Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to participate in the summit of BRICS members in Kazan, Russia.
FM pick of President Pezeshkian vows strong ties with China and Russia
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s pick for foreign minister Abbas Araqchi has outlined his plan if he is approved for the post by the parliament.