Iran-Russia Relations

Deputy FM in Moscow: Iran, Russia designed mechanisms for closer ties

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani praises growing ties with Russia on the regional stage, saying Tehran and Moscow reached an agreement on new mechanisms and formats to further deepen their relations during recent talks

Iran, Russia deputy FMs discuss nuclear deal, other topics

Deputy foreign ministers of Iran and Russia have held a meeting to exchange views on a range of topics, including the prospects of a revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran-Russia-China new triangle in multilateral diplomacy: Moscow’s envoy

A senior Russian diplomat says his "productive" talks with his Iranian and Chinese counterparts on issues of common interest are indicative of the emergence of a new triangle in multilateral diplomacy.

Raisi to Putin: Politico-economic consultations between Iran-Russia key to enhance bilateral ties

Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi told Russian president Vladimir Putin that increased political and economic consultations between Tehran and Moscow will play a leading role in the expansion of mutual relations.

Iranian president: Cooperation among independent nations key to counter US destabilizing policies

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for cooperation among independent nations as the way forward to counter the US strategy of destabilizing countries.

Iran security chief calls for regional, intl. cooperation as way out of current crises

The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran says regional and international dialog and cooperation are the way out of the current crises and challenges in the world.

Iran, Russia sign 4 cooperation documents

Iran and Russia have signed four cooperation documents, including a Strategic Roadmap for the Development of Bilateral Relations.

Iranian oil minister to head to Russia following $40bn MoU for investment in Iran

Iran’s oil minister will head to Russia on Monday for the 16th joint economic commission of the two countries, with the finalization of the 40-billion-dollar memorandum of understanding in oil and gas sector topping the agenda of the visit.

Analyst: Russia turned Iran into partner in Ukraine war, Europe sanctions

A political commentator says Russia scored a victory by announcing purchase of drones from Iran and their use in the Ukraine war and thus turning Iran into a partner in its military campaign against its Western neighbor.

Amirabdollahian says Iran, Russia to ink comprehensive cooperation deal within months

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian ensured that Tehran-Moscow comprehensive cooperation agreement, will be signed by this Iranian year-end (March 23, 2023).

Velayati: No ‘major difference of opinion’ between Tehran, Moscow on South Caucasus

The foreign policy advisor to the leader of Iran’s Islamic revolution has reiterated that Tehran and Moscow enjoy good and strategic relations, adding that the two sides have no “major difference of opinion” on the situation in South Caucasus.

Russia plans to develop 6 oil and 2 gas fields in Iran

The Iranian deputy oil minister says Russia’s state-run oil company Gazprom is going to develop six oilfields and two gas fields in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian VP: Free trade zones with Russia can render sanctions ineffective

Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber says US-led sanctions cannot stand in the way of trade between Iran and Russia، highlighting the role of free trade zones in bypassing the embargoes and expanding bilateral ties.

Official: Iran VP’s visit to Russia aimed at elimination of dollar from transactions

The deputy governor of Iran’s Central Bank says Iran and Russia plan to strengthen trade ties in rial and rubble during the Iranian vice president’s visit to Moscow in order to move from services to goods in bilateral economic ties and eliminate dollar in their transactions.

Iran VP: Sanctions won’t stop Iran-Russia cooperation

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has said the Islamic Republic and Russia enjoy good ties that have been expanding.

Iran’s VP stresses implementation of agreements with Russia

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, who is on a visit to Russia, says cooperation agreements between Iran and Russia have to be seriously implemented based on a detailed and scheduled plan.

Putin in meeting with Raisi: NATO threats beyond Europe

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says threats posed by the NATO military alliance are not limited to Europe alone but goes beyond the continent.

Russia replaces controversial ambassador to Iran

Russia has appointed a new ambassador to Tehran to replace Levan Dzhagaryan, who has turned into a highly controversial figure in Iran and become a frequent subject of criticism among the public and the press for his comments and photo-ops.

Iran blasts deadly terror attack on Russia mission in Kabul

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist attack outside the Russian Embassy in Kabul.

Analyst: Iran-Russ ties rise to whole new level

Iran and Russia have stepped up their cooperation during the past couple of years and have witnessed a fundamental change in their political and economic relations, according to a top Iranian political affairs expert.

Iran, Russia FMs meet; Ukraine high on agenda

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has held talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Moscow.

Iranian FM in Moscow to help resolve Ukraine conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian arrived in the Russian capital Moscow on Wednesday morning at the head of a delegation for talks with Russian officials to help put an end to the months-long conflict in Ukraine.

Iranian foreign minister to discuss Ukraine in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian says, in an effort to put an end to the war in Ukraine, he is going to visit Moscow.

Iran, Russia to complete Garmsar-Incheh Borun railway

Iran and Russia are set to expedite their cooperation in railway transportation by financing and completing electrification of a vital route in Iran, an official with Iran’s Ministry of Transportation says.

Central bank chief: Iran, Russia using national currencies in trade

The head of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says Tehran and Moscow have already started using their national currencies in certain fields of trade and are set to de-dollarize other sectors of their commercial relations as well.

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