Iran-Russia Relations

Iran’s acting FM: Iran-Russia cooperation on the rise 

Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri says cooperation between Iran and Russia at bilateral, regional and international levels is on the rise. 

Putin says Russia will continue to boost Iran ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, calling it “a great loss”. He stated Tehran and Moscow will continue down the path of the late Iranian president to further boost ties and mutual cooperation.

Putin: Iran will be through this difficult time

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with Iran’s caretaker President Mohammad Mokhber on the phone following the passing of late Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

Putin hails Raisi as an ‘outstanding’ leader

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as an "outstanding politician" and said his death in a helicopter crash was an "irreplaceable loss".

Iran’s envoy to Russia says President Raisi to attend BRICS summit in Kazan

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will take part in the BRICS summit in Kazan, Tehran's Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali told journalists on the sidelines of Russia — Islamic World: KazanForum 2024.

Tehran and Moscow need to boost defense cooperation to improve regional peace: Iranian defense chief

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has stated Iran and Russia should promote defense and military cooperation to improve regional security and stability.

Tehran, Moscow ink MoU to strengthen security cooperation

Top Iranian and Russian officials have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop bilateral relations in the security sector.

Report: Iran to receive first batch of Russian Su-35s

The Iranian air force will receive a number of Russian Su-35 fighter jets next week amid the confrontation between Tehran and the Israeli regime, Iran’s Students News Agency (ISNA) reported on Saturday.

Putin: Iran’s response to Israeli attack best way to punish aggressor

In a recent telephone exchange between Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders condemned the aggressive actions of the Zionist regime against the Iranian consulate in Syria.

Iran security chief reaffirms cooperation with Russia, China at SOC meeting

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the representative of Iran's Supreme Leader and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, engaged in significant discussions during his visit to Kazakhstan for the meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries' security council secretaries.

Russia says Moscow and Tehran close to a new treaty

Moscow and Tehran are working on the final version of a comprehensive new treaty, which they are close to signing, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Second Asia Department, Zamir Kabulov, has stated.

Iran alerted Russia of a looming major “terrorist operation” before Moscow attack: Report

Iran had tipped Russia off about ‘terrorist operation’ in the country days before the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, which claimed the lives of over 140, Reuters reported on Monday, citing three sources familiar with the matter.

Iranians honor victims of Russian terror attack by laying flowers at Russia’s embassy

Some Iranian citizens have brought along toys as well as laid flowers and lit candles at the site of the Russian embassy in Tehran in memory of the victims of a terrorist attack at a concert hall outside the Russian capital Moscow.

Iranian VP offers condolences to Russia over Moscow terror attack 

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber has offered condolences to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin over the deaths of a large number of people in the Friday evening terrorist attack near Moscow.

Iranian president talks to Putin, sympathizes with Russians over terrorist attack

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has send a message of condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to express his grief over the terrorist attack on Friday that has so far left at least 115 people dead and 150 others injured.

Iran’s Kanaani strongly condemns Moscow deadly terror incident

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned a deadly terror attack on a concert hall in Moscow that has killed and wounded a large number of Russian citizens.

CENTCOM chief expresses deep concern about Iran-China-Russia alliance

The head of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Kurilla has expressed concerns over the growing alliance between Tehran, Beijing and Moscow.

President Raisi, Russia’s Putin discuss bilateral ties, regional stability

In a recent telephone conversation, Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin on his re-election and expressed hope for enhanced bilateral cooperation between Iran and Russia.

Iran set to launch joint naval drills with Russia, China

Iran, Russia and China are to kick start joint maritime maneuvers on Tuesday night in the Indian Ocean near the Sea of Oman along with observers from friendly and allied countries, the spokesman for the drills said.

Iran scorns US stance on Tehran-Moscow space interaction

Iranian Foreign Ministry’s Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani brushed aside the US’ objection to aerospace cooperation between Tehran and Moscow following the recent Iran satellite launching into space, using a Russian Syouz missile.

Ukraine Defence Intelligence rejects reports of Iran ballistic missiles transfer to Russia

Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence, has dismissed reports claiming that Tehran has supplied Moscow with ballistic missiles for use in the Ukraine war.

Iran says can but won’t sell weapons to Russia amid Ukraine war

Although Tehran has the legal right to sell ballistic missiles, it has refrained from arms transactions during the Russia-Ukraine conflict to prevent an escalation of the war, the Iranian permanent mission to the United Nation has announced.

Russian economic delegation heading for Tehran: Iran ambassador

Iran’s ambassador to Moscow says a major Russian economic delegation is heading to Iran.

Iran-Russia joint economic commission to be held in Tehran 

Iran and Russia are planning to hold a joint economic cooperation commission in Tehran later this month, the Iranian ambassador to Moscow says. 

Iran says to hold joint naval drill with Russia, China in near future

Military forces from Iran, Russia and China are going to stage a joint naval drill in the coming weeks, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated on Monday.

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