Iran-Russia Relations
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Veteran Iranian journalist urges Russia to apologize for stance on three Iranian islands
The managing editor of Iranian principalist daily Kayhan has decried Russia’s support for Arab countries stance on the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa, demanding the Kremlin apologize to the Iranian government.
Iranian MP reacts strongly to Russia’s support for Arab states’ stance on three Iranian islands
An Iranian lawmaker has shown a strong reaction to Russia’s alignment with Arab countries regarding the three Iranian islands of the Lesser Tunb, the Greater Tunb and Abu Musa in the Persian Gulf.
Iran FM to Lavrov: Three Persian Gulf islands inseparable parts of Iran
The Iranian foreign minister has told his Russian counterpart that the three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa, the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are inseperatable parts of Iran.
Iran deplores Arab-Russian statement on Persian Gulf islands
Tehran has refuted the contents of a joint statement from several Arab countries and Moscow over the Iranian islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf, describing the trio as inseparable and eternal parts of Iran’s territory.
Russia says working on ‘major new deal’ with Iran
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has announced Moscow and Tehran plan to speed up work on a “major new interstate agreement” as the two allies forge closer bilateral relations.
Kremlin says Putin and Raisi talked for over five hours
A meeting in the Kremlin between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, lasted more than five hours and was over just before midnight Moscow time, the Russian president’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told reporters.
Iranian president back home from Moscow trip
Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi returned home earlier on Friday after a one-day trip to the Russian capital, Moscow and following inteinsive talks with President Putin of Russia about Palestine and other issues of mutual concern.
Iran’s Raisi, in meeting with Russian president, urges ‘immediate’ stop to Israeli genocide
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized an urgent cessation to the Israeli "genocide and grave violations against humanity" in Gaza during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday.
Iranian president leaves for Moscow to talk Palestine, bilateral ties
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi left Tehran for the Russian capital Moscow earlier on Thursday at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation.
Iranian president due in Moscow Thursday
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi is scheduled to take a trip to the Russian capital Moscow at the head of a high-ranking political and economic delegation on Thursday, according to media reports.
Iran to purchase Russia-made Mil Mi-28 chopper, Sukhoi Su-35 jet: Defense official
Arrangements have been finalized for the delivery of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, Mil Mi-28 attack helicopters, and Yak-130 jet trainers to Iran, an Iranian deputy defense minister has confirmed.
Moscow refutes to comment on US allegations about Iranian missile supplies to Russia
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has refused to comment on US accusations that Tehran is mulling the possibility of sending ballistic missiles to Moscow for use in the Ukraine war.
Iran FM to Lavrov: US intensifying Israel’s war on Gaza
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has told his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov the United States is intensifying the Israeli regime's war on Gaza.
Putin’s aide calls Iran “gateway” to SE Asian and Southern Persian Gulf countries
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, has said Iran is a “gateway for Russia” to enter South East Asian and Southern Persian Gulf countries.
Former Iran FM Zarif: Israel’s own-made image of invincibility shattered after Hamas attack
Iran’s former foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Israeli’s foreign policy builds on two components, namely being oppressed and invincibility.
Iran, Russia invest $38bn on North-South Corridor
Iran and Russia have so far invested 38 billion dollars to boost shipping lines for the North-South transport corridor which links Asia to Europe.
Iranian VP for science and technology: Iran and Russia to sign partnership document soon
Iranian Vice President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-based Economy Rouhollah Dehghani Firouzabadi says Iran and Russia will sign a scientific and technological partnership agreement in the next two weeks.
West supporting Israel’s crimes against Palestinians: Iran’s president
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, in a meeting with the top Russian diplomat in Tehran, has strongly condemned the United States and other Western countries over their unbridled support for the Israeli regime's atrocities against Palestinians in the besieged Gaza Strip.
President Raisi to Russia’s Putin: West blind support for Israel root cause of Gaza massacre
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has, in a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated that the “blind support" of Western countries, particularly the United States, for Israel has given the Zionists an incentive to intensify their crimes and continue genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza.
Putin says Iran discussing gas supplies with Russia
Tehran is discussing the possibility of Russian gas supplies with Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said at the plenary session of the Russian Energy Week.
Iran, Russia urge direct talks for south Caucasus stability amid lingering tensions
In a telephone conversation, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reviewed the latest regional developments and stressed the need for resolving issues in the South Caucasus region through direct dialogue between Iran and Russia.
Kremlin says Putin, Raisi discuss steps to ensure Iran joining full-fledged BRICS activities, Nagorno-Karabakh
The Kremlin announced on Tuesday that the Russian and Iranian presidents held a telephone conversation on Tuesday at the initiative of the Iranian side. Vladimir Putin and Ebrahim Raisi have discussed the steps to ensure Tehran's joining full-fledged BRICS activities as well as the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh and the normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations.
Iranian daily: Don’t try to conceal Russia’s role in Iraq war
The Iranian narrative of the war with Iraq seeks to highlight the role of the US, Germany and Britain in supporting the now-defunct Baathist regime of Saddam Hussein during its war with Iran, but tends to overlook the former Soviet Union’s mega-scale aid to the former Iraqi dictator, an Iranian daily wrote.
US commander in Mideast concerned of ‘burgeoning’ Iran-Russia ties
The US air force commander in the Middle East has warned of “burgeoning” military relations between Iran and Russia, saying shared drone technology was a particular concern.
Iranian defense minister: Military cooperation with Russia secures peace, stability
Iranian Defense Minister General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said defense and military cooperation between the country and Russia have always been supported by the leaders of the two sides with the aim of strengthening stability and security in the region and beyond.