Iran-Russia Relations

Russian Orientalists Praise Impact of Iranian Films on World Cinema

A group of Russian Orientalist professors, who are in Iran to participate in cultural activities, believe the Iranian cinema has had a huge impact on the world cinema.

Iran, Russia Finalizing Visa Waiver Program for Group Tours

A senior Iranian tourism official says a visa waiver program between Tehran and Moscow for group visitors is going through final stages and will be announced in the coming days.

Russian Journalist Detained for Visa Violation: Iran

Iran’s Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei says the Russian journalist held in Iran was detained last week for a visa violation and not for spying.

Iran Releases Two Australians, Will Free Russian Journo Soon

Iran has released British-Australian woman Jolie King and her Australian boyfriend, Mark Firkin, after dropping all charges against them, Canberra confirmed Saturday.

Tehran Has No Problem Talking to Saudis: Oil Minister

Iran’s oil minister says Tehran has no problem talking to Riyadh officials, and a meeting with his Saudi counterpart during an ongoing event in Moscow is not unlikely.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Discuss JCPOA, Hormuz Peace Plan

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart have held talks on a range of issues in Yerevan, from the 2015 nuclear deal to a new Iranian initiative for peace in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Condemns US Sanctions against China, Russia

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman has condemned the latest US sanctions against Chinese and Russian firms and individuals, warning the international community about the consequences of Washington’s arbitrary bans and economic terrorism.

Iran to Hold Joint War Games with Russia, China Soon

A senior Iranian military official says Iran, China and Russia are to hold joint military exercises north of the Indian Ocean in the near future.

Russia Hosting ‘Beautiful Iran’ Photo Exhibition

A photo exhibition called "The Beautiful Iran" has opened at the state Russian museum of photography, showcasing photographs of Iran’s historical, architectural and mysterious attractions and landscapes to the audience.

Russia Will Make Every Effort to Save JCPOA: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the Kremlin will make every effort to maintain the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

‘Iran, Russia, Turkey on Verge of Reaching Final Deal on Syria’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says Tehran, Moscow, and Ankara are on the brink of achieving a final deal on the political settlement of the Syria crisis as the three states’ leaders convene in Ankara.

Diplomats Finalize Draft Communiqué of Rouhani-Erdogan-Putin Summit

The top negotiators of the three guarantor states of the Astana Process - Iran, Turkey, and Russia - have held a trilateral meeting on Sunday, September 15, 2019.

Iranian President Goes to Turkey for Tripartite Summit

President of Iran Hassan Rouhani has left Tehran for Ankara on Sunday evening for a trilateral meeting with his Turkish and Russian counterparts about Syria.

Rouhani to Join Putin, Erdogan in Ankara for Syria Talks

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will leave for the Turkish capital of Ankara on Sunday in order to attend a trilateral meeting with the leaders of Turkey and Russia on the resolution of Syria crisis, the president’s office announced.

Russian Academics Meet Zarif in Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has expounded on Tehran’s policies in a meeting with Russian intellectuals during his visit to Moscow.

Zarif: Iran-Russia Ties Beneficial for Region, World

The cooperation between Iran and Russia not only serves their own interests, but also benefits the region and even the world, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said in Moscow.

Zarif in Moscow for Talks on Regional Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has travelled to the Russian capital of Moscow to hold talks with his counterpart Sergei Lavrov on a wide range of issues including the latest regional developments.

Zarif: Russia, China Different from Other JCPOA Parties

Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif says Tehran makes a distinction between the three European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal and the other two members, namely Russia and China.

Russia Interested in Buying Drone from Iran: General

An Iranian military official said Russia is interested in purchasing Iran’s homegrown drones.

Iran’s New Cruise Missile Displayed at Russian Airshow

Iran unveiled its newest cruise missile in MAKS 2019, the International Aviation and Space Show in Russia.

Iran, Russia Connecting Banks

Iran and Russia are going to link their banking networks, Russian ambassador to Iran has announced.

Iran Says ‘Concerned’ about US’ Missile Test

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has expressed concern over the United States’ recent test of a medium-range missile, which came shortly after its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with Russia.

Iranian, Azeri Presidents Hold Phone Talks after Sochi Summit Postponed

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev had a phone call on Tuesday shortly after the postponement of a planned trilateral meeting between the two sides and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iranian VP Holds High-Profile Meetings in Turkmenistan

Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri met senior foreign authorities on the sidelines of a Caspian forum in Turkmenistan to discuss a broad range of regional and international issues and explicate the Islamic Republic’s policies.

Iran Declares ‘Classified’ Deal with Russian Navy

The commander of Iran’s Navy says Iranian and Russian armed forces have signed a "classified" deal to expand cooperation through a series of projects, one of which will be joint military drills in the Persian Gulf before the end of the year.

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