Iran-Russia Relations

Iran Condemns St. Petersburg Terrorist Attack

Iran on Monday strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack in Russia’s Saint Petersburg metro station, and renewed its call for joint global fight against terrorism.

Iranian, Russian Presidents Underline Joint Fight against Terror

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic and Russia have been working closely together to fight terrorism and promote stability in the region.

Iran-Russia Ties Key to Regional Stability: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says relations between the Islamic Republic and Russia are “growing,” stressing that their mutual ties will play an effective role in promoting regional and international stability and security.

Iran’s President to Visit Russia on Monday

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is to set off for Moscow at the official invitation of his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

“Riyadh Still Has Chance to Change Its Policies”

A top Iranian politician says Tehran has left the path open for Saudi Arabia to change tack and rethink its policies on Tehran.

Iran Tests S-300 Missile Defence System

Iran has successfully tested the S-300 missile defence system it had purchased from Russia in a recent drill.

Iran to Sell Crude Oil to Russia: Minister

Iran will sign a deal with Russia to sell 100,000 barrels per day of oil to its northern neighbour, Iranian Minister of Petroleum said on Tuesday.

Iranian Diplomat Visits North Pole

Iran’s ambassador to Russia has travelled to the North Pole as the first Iranian diplomat to go there after Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

Nuclear Deal Repudiation to Take Everything Back to Square One: Iranian Speaker

Speaker of Iran’s Parliament says in case the West rescinds the nuclear deal signed by Iran and world powers, everything will go back to the beginning point.

Important Documents to Be Signed in Iran President’s Russia Visit

During the Iranian president’s late March visit to Russia, important documents are planned to be signed between the two sides, Iranian ambassador to Moscow said.

Fox News Says Iran’s General Soleimani Is Visiting Russia

Fox News in a report claimed that the Commander of IRGC Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani has arrived in the Russian capital of Moscow on Tuesday and is going to stay there for a few days in what the US media outlet said is a violation of sanctions.

Russian Official Calls Off Iran Visit Due to ‘Technical Reasons’

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin cancelled his planned visit to Tehran for “technical reasons”; however, it is said the trip was called off because the Iranian side has disclosed the details of his agenda during the visit.

Iranian and Russian Scientists Discover Meteorite in Lut Desert

In a joint research project between the universities of Kerman in Iran and the Urals in Russia, a team of scientists headed to the Lut Desert to collect fragments of meteorite-like material, situated at the empty site.

Iran May Allow Russian Jet Fighters to Use Its Airspace: Official

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Russia’s Syria-bound military jets could be allowed to use the Iranian airspace.

Russia Says Iran’s Missile Test Did Not Breach UNSC Resolution

Russia's UN Ambassador Vitaly Churkin slammed US outcry over Iran’s recent missile test, stressing that the test is not in violation of UN Security Council (UNSC) resolutions, including Resolution 2231.

Iranian Diplomat in Russia for Political Talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Abbas Araqchi has travelled to Moscow on Wednesday for talks on a series of bilateral and international issues at the invitation of his Russian counterpart.

Certain Regional Countries Worried about Terrorists, Not Syrian People: Iranian Official

Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said certain countries in the Middle East do not have any sympathy for the war-torn people of Syria, but are worried about the terrorist groups they support.

Putin’s Envoy to Discuss Syrian Crisis with Iranian Officials in Tehran

Russia's special envoy on Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, is due in Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on the latest developments in the war-ravaged Arab country.

Iran about to Lose Russia’s Food Market

Iran risks losing Russia’s food market which was hit hard after the EU imposed sanctions on Moscow following Russia’s annexation of Crimea and the ensuing conflict between Kiev troops and pro-Russia forces.

Attempts to Increase Iran-Russia Distance Can Harm Fight against Terror

A senior Iranian analyst believes that divisive diplomacy and religious bans won’t lead to sustainable peace in Syria and the Middle East, and if the US President Trump wants to defeat terrorism in the region, he should avoid imposing such approaches.

Iranian and Russian Security Officials Discuss Latest Developments in Syria

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani and his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev, conferred on the latest political and military developments in Syria after a recent nationwide ceasefire in the war-hit country.

Iran’s Zarif Discusses Upcoming Syria Talks in Astana with Russian FM

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov exchanged views on the peace talks on Syria due to be held in Kazakh capital of Astana.

Iranian and Russian Presidents Welcome Syria Truce, Call for Further Anti-Terror Moves

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin underlined that the battle against terrorism and terrorist groups in Syria should continue.

2500-Year-Old Iranian Carpet Kept in Russia’s Hermitage Museum

Pazyryk, the oldest Persian carpet which is named after the location of its discovery, is kept in Hermitage Museum of Russia.

Iran Offers Condolences to Russia over Deadly Plane Crash

Iran’s Foreign Ministry offered condolences to Russia over a military plane crash that killed all 92 people on board on Sunday morning.

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