Iran-Russia Relations

Syria Strikes Proof of US’ Ties with Terrorists, Rouhani Tells Putin

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the airstrikes by the US and its Western allies against Syria once again proved Washington has direct ties with terrorists in Syria.

Iran, Russia Discuss Trump’s Syria in Tehran

Iran’s top security official and Russian president’s special envoy have discussed the latest developments in Syria, including the US threat to interfere in Syria and the recent Israeli attack on a Syrian airport.

“Iran, Russia to Maintain Strategic Ties until Restoration of Peace to Syria”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called the relations between Tehran and Moscow ‘strategic’, adding the relations should continue relentlessly until security and stability is fully restored to Syria and the whole region.

Iran to Boost Cooperation with Russia on National Projects: Larijani

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says cooperation between Tehran and Moscow will be developed to implement major national and provincial projects.

Iran FM, Russian Academics Discuss Regional Issues in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has sat for talks with a group of academics and researchers from Russia’s Valdai Discussion Club in Tehran.

Tehran Calls for Dialogue-Based Solution to Skripal Case

Iran’s envoy to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons has called for a dialogue-based solution to the dispute between Russia and the West over an alleged nerve gas attack in the UK, saying western countries would do well not to politicize the issue.

“Iran-Turkey-Russia Cooperation Bearing Fruit in Syria”

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has discussed a range of bilateral and regional issues, including the results of ongoing Syria Peace Talks, in separate meetings with his Turkish and Russian counterparts in Ankara.

JCPOA Violators Should Be Held Responsible for Consequences: Iran DM

Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic of Iran remains committed to its nuclear deal with six big powers, but the violators of the deal should be held accountable for possible disastrous consequences for international security.

Iran, Turkey, Russia Urge Conflicting Sides to Stick to Syria Truce

The Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Turkey in a joint statement have strongly urged the warring sides in Syria to refrain from violating the Syrian ceasefire and the UN Security Council Resolution 2401.

Idlib, Key Focus of Talks among Presidents of Iran, Turkey, Russia

The presidents of Iran, Turkey and Russia, the three guarantors of the peace process in Syria, gather under the same roof in Ankara on Wednesday for their second tripartite summit in less than six months, aiming to facilitate political settlement of the seven-year conflict.

“Iran to Keep Working with Russia until Eradication of Terrorists”

Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Iran is set to keep up its counter-terrorism cooperation with Russia until Syria and the entire region are fully cleansed of terrorist outfits.

Iran’s Defence Minister in Russia to Attend Security Conference

Iran’s defence minister has arrived in the Russian capital, Moscow, to attend the 7th International Moscow Security Conference.

“Iran Must Develop Ties with Russia, China to Counter US Hardliners”

A senior Iranian lawmaker says the Islamic Republic should strengthen relations with Russia and China to counter tougher US policies expected after President Donald Trump's appointment of John Bolton as national security adviser.

“Iran Must Use Russia to Stabilise Its Regional Position”

A senior political analyst says Russia needs the south to secure its strategic development, and Iran has the chance to take advantage of the “roaring polar bear” to protect its interests.

Rouhani Facilitates Putin on Landslide Victory

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his outright re-election victory in Russia’s presidential election.

BBC Persian Meddling in Iran’s Affairs: Russia Envoy

Russia’s Ambassador to Tehran Levan Jagarian says the Persian Service of the BBC is blatantly meddling in Iran’s internal affairs.

Iran, Turkey, Russia FMs Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

The foreign ministers of Iran, Turkey, and Russia, as guarantors of the observance of the ceasefire regime in Syria, gathered in the Kazakh capital on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the war-torn Arab country.

Iran, Russia, Turkey Discuss Syria Peace in Astana

The chief negotiators of Iran, Russia, and Turkey, the guarantor states of Astana Talks on Syria, have held a meeting in the Kazakh capital to prepare the grounds for trilateral talks between the three countries’ foreign ministers.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Peace in Geneva

Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior assistant to Iran's foreign minister in political affairs, has held talks with the UN envoy for Syria as well as the heads of Russian and Turkish delegations in Geneva.

Iran, Russia Discuss Ways to Enhance Anti-Terror Cooperation

High-ranking legislators from Iran and Russia have explored ways of strengthening Tehran-Moscow alliance against terror, which was formed three years ago as part of efforts to solve the long-running conflict in Syria.  

Iran, Russia Discuss Joint Cultural Cooperation in Moscow

The first meeting of the Joint Cultural Cooperation Committee between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation has been held in the Russian capital of Moscow on March 5.

Iran Calls China, Russia Its Priorities for Cooperation

A senior Iranian lawmaker says China and Russia are the Islamic Republic’s priorities for cooperation, adding that if the western countries follow the rules of the game Tehran likes to work with them as well. 

Iran-Russia Joint Economic Commission to Meet in Moscow

Iran’s minister of economy and finance is heading a huge business delegation in an official visit to the Russian capital of Moscow for talks on mutual economic cooperation.

Iran Hails Russia’s “Principled” Veto of UNSC Resolution

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov have held a phone conversation over a number of issues, including Moscow’s support for Iran in a recent UN Security Council meeting.

Russia Vetoes UK-Drafted Anti-Iran Resolution at UNSC

A UK-drafted resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged weapons supplies to Yemeni fighters has failed at the UN Security Council.       

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