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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has told his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin that Tehran hopes to have deeper cooperation with Moscow in order to achieve mutual goals.
The spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly censured the new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain against several Iranian individuals and entities. The diplomat described the embargoes as unjustified and contrary to international law, particularly human rights.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the expansion of joint cooperation between Iran and Russia, saying, "Our relationship with Russia is sincere and strategic."
Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and discuss regional developments, according to the Russian state-run media outlet TASS.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the relationship between Moscow and Tehran as strategic, reaffirming Russia’s support for Iran’s key transportation routes.
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.
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.
