Iran, EAEU trade registers 22% growth in 1st year of FTA

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) –An official said trade exchanges volume between Iran and Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) increased by 22% during the first year of implementing Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with most goods now traded under zero-tariff conditions.

FM Araghchi congrats Armenian PM on victory in parl. election

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) –Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has congratulated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and his party on their victory in the parliamentary elections, stressing neighbors are prioritized in Iran foreign policy.

Armenia’s Pashinyan claims victory in parl. elections

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared victory in parliamentary elections early Monday as vote counting continued across the country.

Jalali says;

Europe no longer part of Iran's nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said Europe no longer has a place in the diplomatic processes surrounding Iran’s nuclear issue.

Moscow maintaining private contacts with Kiev

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Moscow has maintained private contacts with Kyiv, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said.

Voting begins in Armenia parl. elections

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Armenia opened polling stations on Sunday at 8 am local time (0400GMT) for voting in the parliamentary elections.

Iran calls for fair energy order within BRICS

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to Russia said that global energy security is now largely determined by countries of the Global South, particularly BRICS members, and called for the bloc to help shape a fairer and more stable energy order.

Iran's interior min.:

SCO a very influential actor in global developments

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s interior minister says Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a very influential and key actor in international developments, stressing the need for its member states to take a clear stance in sensitive situation.

Azerbaijan rejects CNN claim of Israeli forces on its soil

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry has categorically rejected CNN claims that Israel secretly deployed elite military and intelligence units on its territory during the war against Iran.

Russia's Putin blasts US over war of aggression against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has strongly condemned the US-Israeli war of aggression waged against Iran, emphasizing that Moscow has not provided Tehran with weapons during the current crisis.

SCO members back Iran against US-Israeli aggression: Minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Interior Minister says all members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, especially China and Russia, declared firm support for Iran against US-Israeli aggression at the SCO interior ministers' summit in Bishkek.

Ulyanov slams West for ignoring attacks on Iran nuclar sites

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organisations in Vienna warned at the IAEA Board of Governors that Western silence on attacks against nuclear facilities is normalising a dangerous precedent.

Jalali:

Iran, Oman have control over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Oman control the Strait of Hormuz, collecting transit fees from passing ships, Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says.

Iran wants SCO to take firm stance against US-Israel attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iranian interior minister has urged Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to take a clear and firm stance against US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran, saying the organization must defend the sovereignty of its members.

Envoy:

Iran, Oman to formulate new rules governing Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russian Federation Kazem Jalali has said that Tehran and Muscat are coordinating efforts to formulate new regulations governing maritime transit through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iran, China, Russia discuss IAEA chief on next BoG's meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The representatives of Iran, China, and Russia held a joint meeting with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi to discuss issues related to the agency’s upcoming Board of Governors ; meeting.

Russian FM Lavrov:

US to bear responsibility for outcome of aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Any agreement between the United States and Iran should take into account the interests of Iran and its neighboring countries, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.

Iran, Russia advance largest joint atomic project: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Russia has announced the implementation of the largest nuclear cooperation project between Tehran and Moscow.

Russia reiterates support for Cuba amid external pressure

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Moscow expresses its solidarity with and support for Cuba amid unprecedented external pressure on the country’s people, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.