Belarus

Belarus officially becomes BRICS partner state

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Belarus has officially become a BRICS partner state, the press service of the country's Foreign Ministry reported.

Iranian, Belarusian presidents discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Belarusian counterpart Aleksandr Lukashenko have discussed bilateral relations.

Pezeshkian meets counterparts, world leaders (+Photos)

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, who's visiting Russia for attending the BRICS Summit, met and held talks with several counterparts and leaders.

Ryabkov:

Russia expects US to notice nuclear doctrine revisions

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Moscow anticipates that Washington will recognize the deterrence signals from its ongoing review of nuclear doctrine, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.

"We need to prepare for war," Lukashenko says

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – "We need to prepare for war and God grant this war does not happen, President of Belarus Aleksandr Lukashenko said during his today’s visit to the 230th Obuz-Lesnovsky Combined Arms Training Range in the Brest Region.

Top Iranian, Belarusian security officials meet in Minsk

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali-Akbar Ahmadian has held talks with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Volfovich in Minsk.

Iran's top security official in Belarus for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian arrived in Minsk at the invitation of his Belarusian counterpart.

Poland in ‘state of hybrid war’: Deputy defense chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Poland has slipped into a “hybrid war” state amid soaring tensions with Russia and its key ally Belarus, Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk has claimed.

China, Belarus to strengthen defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Chinese Foreign Ministry says that Beijing and Minsk would strengthen their defense cooperation.

Belarus reinforces troops near border with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Commander of Belarus’ air and air defense forces said on Sunday that his country has strengthened its forces on the border with Ukraine.

Belarus strengthens border with Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) –  Belarus has increased its control over the border with Ukraine following the downing of Ukrainian drones, President Alexander Lukashenko said on Friday.

In Russia;

Iran attends in Army 2024 intl. military, technical forum

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The Army 2024 international military and technical forum is underway in Moscow from August 12, with the presence of representatives from 83 countries, including Iran, China, India, and Belarus.

Belarus demands Ukraine act against new airspace violations

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Belarus' Foreign Ministry summoned the Ukrainian charge d'affaires on Saturday and told Kyiv to act against airspace violations after Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said a dozen Ukrainian drones had been destroyed.

Belarus, Iran air force commanders hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard, commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Defense Force (IRIADF) received commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Republic of Belarus Major General Andrey Lukyanovich.

President Pezeshkian, Italy PM discuss regional, int’l issues

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni have discussed key developments in the West Asia region and beyond.

Iran army chief,Belarus air force Cmdr. stress boosting coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The lead commander of the Iranian Army and the Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Republic of Belarus stressed that the two countries seek to expand military relations and exchange experiences.

Iran, Belarus air force commanders hold bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Chief of the Iranian Army’s Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi met with Commander of Air Force and Air Defense of the Republic of Belarus Major General Andrey Lukyanovich.

EU imposes sanctions on 28 media, officials from Belarus

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – According to a statement released by the EU Council, the European Union has imposed sanctions on 28 judges, journalists, and security personnel in Belarus.

China, Belarus to hold joint army training

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Chinese and Belarusian armed forces are set to conduct joint army training in mid-July near Brest, Belarus, announced the Ministry of National Defense on Sunday.

Belarus officially joins SCO, becoming its 10th member state

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The Republic of Belarus was officially accepted as a full member of the organization at the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) held in Kazakh capital of Astana.

Armenia recalls Ambassador to Belarus for consultations

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to Belarus has been called to Yerevan for consultations, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ani Badalyan informs.

MoD:

Russia, Belarus begin 2nd non-strategic nuclear drill

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The second stage of drills focusing on the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons by Russian and Belarusian forces has commenced, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

In Russia;

Bagheri Kani meets Brazilian, Belarusian counterparts

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani met and held talks with Mauro Luiz Iecker Vieira, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil on Monday.

Minsk:

NATO planes monitor exercises of Russia, Belarus

TEHRAN, June 03 (MNA) – NATO's long-range radar detection aircraft closely monitored the joint exercises of the Russian and Belarusian militaries from the skies over Poland and the Baltic states, a senior Belarusian defense official said.

Iran’s women’s football team fall to Belarus in friendly

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team lost to Belarus 3-0 here in a friendly match.

Minsk says ready to host Ukraine talks

TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Minsk is open to hosting the negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement, Belarusian Defense Minister Sergey Aleinik has said.

Russia, Belarus start joint air force, air defense exercises

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Russia and Belarus kicked off joint exercises of their air forces and air defenses in Belarus, according to the Belarusian Defense Ministry.

NATO to build "Drone Wall" on borders with Russia, Belarus

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Finland, Norway, Poland, and the Baltic states—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—have agreed to establish a "drone wall" along their borders with Russia and Belarus.

US to blame for Iranian president’s death: Belarus

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s inability to service its American-made helicopters due to US sanctions surely played a role in the fatal crash that killed the country’s leader, President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus has said.

Iran’s women’s football team to play Belarus in Tehran

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s women’s football team will play two friendly matches with Belarus in Tehran.