Iran-Russia Relations

Iranian FM: Raisi-Putin meeting to usher in excellent cooperation

Iran’s Foreign Minister has hailed the long meeting between President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow as cordial, saying the “landmark” event will result in ties taking a new, diverse and fast direction.

President Raisi: Iran ready for strategic cooperation with Russia

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said Tehran is ready for the implementation of a 20-year strategic cooperation document with Russia which would serve the interests of both nations.

Iranian cultural official: Iran-Russia ties on a new path

The deputy for media affairs of Iran’s minister of culture and Islamic guidance has said under the administration of President Ebrahim Raisi, cultural relations between Iran and Russia are on a new path.

Iran’s former Moscow envoy: Raisi’s Russia visit both helpful and necessary

Iran’s former ambassador to Russia says the visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Moscow is “very helpful and even necessary” Mahmoudreza Sajjadi says the visit is a correction of “the wrong policy” of the former Iranian administration.

Raisi Moscow visit to forge world’s largest gas reserve holders’ strategic bond

According to IRNA, Russia and Iran, as the world’s first- and second-largest holders of natural gas reserves, are keen to forge a strategic bond and develop their economic relations during the landmark visit of the Iranian president to Moscow.

Iranian president arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Moscow for an official visit at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and for the purpose of expanding economic, political and cultural ties.

Amir Abdolahian: Iran, Russia redoubling efforts to nullify US sanctions

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran and Moscow are redoubling their joint efforts to nullify US and European sanctions targeting the economies of the two countries.

Iran oil, economy ministers discuss ties with Russian counterparts

Iran’s oil and economy ministers held talks with their Russian counterparts in Moscow, exchanging views on bilateral relations.

Raisi: Iran-Russia ties build regional security, counter unilateralism

Ahead of his departure for Moscow, President Ebrahim Raisi said joint cooperation between Iran and Russia will help build security in the region and counter unilateralism there.

Iranian FM: New roadmap will be drawn for ties with Russia

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said President Raisi’s visit to Russia will result in a new roadmap in ties between Tehran and Moscow.

Iran ambassador: West seeking to undermine Tehran-Moscow cooperation

Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has warned about a Western propaganda campaign aimed at tarnishing the image of the Russian Federation among Iranians in a bid to prevent close cooperation between the two neighbors.

IRNA: Raisi’s major mission in Moscow

On threshold of a visit by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Russia, political experts believe that the time has come for Iran to strengthen its foreign policy, implement the policy of multilateralism and develop regional ties by defining Tehran-Moscow strategic relations and by merging into the Greater Eurasian Partnership initiative proposed by Russia.

Expert: Removal of sanctions to help further expand Iran-Russia ties

An Iranian political expert believes that President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Russia provides a good opportunity for the two sides to strengthen their ties across several prongs.

Kremlin: Putin, Raisi to discuss JCPOA, joint economic projects

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, will discuss the implementation of joint economic projects and international issues, including the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) during Raisi’s visit to Moscow, according to the Kremlin.

Military Sources: Iran, Russia, China to hold naval drills

Iran, Russia and China plan to take part in joint naval maneuvers, TASS News Agency reported, citing sources with the Russian Pacific Fleet.

Iran President Raisi to visit Russia on Wednesday

Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi will visit Russia on Wednesday at the invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

Velayati: Raisi visit to Russia turning point in Iran’s diplomacy

A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says Iran's relations and interactions with the Russian Federation and China are reciprocal and based on mutual respect.

Iran president discusses upcoming Russia trip with veteran diplomats

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has held a meeting with four veteran diplomats ahead of his trip to Russia where he will meet with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, Tasnim News Agency reported on Monday.

Duma MP: Iran’s Raisi to address Russian lower house Thursday

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will address a meeting of the Russian State Duma lower house of parliament on Thursday, First Deputy Speaker Alexander Zhukov says.

Russian FM hails Iranian president’s upcoming visit to Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed pleasure with the upcoming visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Moscow.

Russia TV: Putin to host Iran’s Raisi within days

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi in Moscow next week, state television channel Rossiya-1 reported on Sunday.

Oil minister promises good news on Iran-Russia energy cooperation

Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji on Saturday said Tehran and Moscow have held talks on bilateral cooperation in different areas of the economic sector, promising good news on the two countries’ cooperation in the energy sector.

Russian FM: Raisi visit to Moscow ‘very important’

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's upcoming visit to Moscow will be very important, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says.

Russian negotiator says progress ‘visible’ in Vienna talks

As the new round of negotiations on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions continues, a top Russian diplomat says that progress in Vienna talks is visible and main stumbling blocks are becoming clearer.

Report: Iran expects to purchase Su-35, S-400 during Raisi Russia visit

The Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) said in a report it is expected Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi’s visit to Russia to deepen bilateral ties between Tehran and Moscow, besides shaping a long-awaited defense deal between the two allies. The report also adds Tehran expects to acquire Su-35 fighter jets as well as the S-400 missile defense system.

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