Iran-Russia Relations

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.

Embassy: Iranian president to sign strategic cooperation treaty during Russia visit

The Iranian Embassy in Moscow has announced that President Massoud Pezeshkian will sign a comprehensive strategic cooperation treaty with Russia during his visit to Moscow on January 17.

Envoy: Iran-Russia to sign comprehensive cooperation agreement during President Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

Iran's ambassador to Russia believes that the upcoming visit by Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian to Moscow to sign a comprehensive cooperation agreement between the two countries and hold bilateral talks to enhance relations, will be historic.

President Pezeshkian says Tehran committed to complete North-South transit corridor

Iran's President Massoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed the Iranian government's commitment to completing the North-South transit corridor.

Putin claims Russia evacuated 4,000 “Iranian fighters” from Syria

Russian President Vladimir Putin claims Moscow has helped evacuate 4,000 "Iranian fighters" from Syria, where the government of Bashar al-Assad ended after rebel groups took control of the capital Damascus earlier this month.

Iran, Russia presidents pledge support for Syria amid resurgence of terrorism

The presidents of Iran and Russia, Masoud Pezeshkian and Vladimir Putin, have pledged support for Syria in its battle against militant groups as the Arab country is grappling with a surge in terrorist activities.

Iran, Russia FMs voice support for Syria in fighting terrorists

Iranian and Russian foreign ministers expressed strong support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Syria and backed the government and army of this country in their fight against terrorist groups.

Comprehensive partnership deal between Moscow, Tehran to cover defense, security sphere: Russian Deputy FM

The agreement on all-encompassing partnership between Moscow and Tehran will cover the defense and security sphere, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko has told TASS in an interview.

Iran must convince Europe it does not intend to disrupt balance in favor of Russia: Ex-diplomat

A retired Iranian diplomat has underscored the importance of convincing European countries that Iran does not intend to disturb the balance within Europe in favor of Russia in order to reduce the tensions caused by the perception.

Iranian Consulate in Kazan protests violent arrest of Iranian students by Russian police

The Iranian Consulate in the Russia city of Kazan has announced the release of two Iranian students who were violently arrested by local police, saying it has written a letter of protest to the Russian Foreign Ministry to denounce the move.

Iran, Russia payment networks connected

Russia’s Mir payment network and Iran’s Shetab payment system were officially connected in a ceremony on Monday, as Tehran and Moscow continue to strengthen their financial cooperation.

Upcoming Russia-Iran treaty to include closer defense collaboration: Moscow

A treaty that Moscow and Tehran intend to ink shortly will include closer defense cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated.

Iran atomic chief: Russia commits to cooperation on phases 2 and 3 of Bushehr nuclear power plant

Iran's nuclear energy organization has confirmed that Russia is committed to collaborating on the construction of phases 2 and 3 of the Bushehr nuclear power plant.

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