Iran-Russia

Iran, Russia officials discuss oil exploration in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's ambassador to Russia, the CEO of the Caspian Oil Company highlighted the potential for expanding exploration activities and developing hydrocarbon structures in the southern basin of Caspian Sea.

Putin relays Iran’s terms for ending war to Trump

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Kremlin announced on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed to his American counterpart Donald Trump Iran's stance on a potential agreement to end the war.

Iran proposes plan on shrinking water level in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has proposed the formulation and implementation of a long-term regional program to address the falling water level of the world’s largest lake, namely the Caspian Sea.

Pezeshkian to Putin:

Iran not to leave negotating table despite US attacks

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed commitment to diplomacy while firmly rejecting US unilateralism, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that Tehran will not walk away from the negotiating table despite US attacks.

Pezeshkian, Putin stress continued Iran-Russia coop. in call

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a telephone conversation on Wednesday emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation and interaction between Tehran and Moscow in all areas.

Medvedev:

Russia to never sacrifice its relationship with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated Moscow's readiness to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

World ‘amazed’ by Iranian nation’s ‘courage, resilience

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Iran’s response to US and Israeli aggression, saying the whole world is "amazed" by the Iranian nation’s "courage, heroism and resilience."

Senior Iranian, Russian diplomats discuss ties, region

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has met his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov to discuss bilateral relations, as well as regional and international developments.

Iran, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Iran national football team loses to Russia in friendly match

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's national men's football team was defeated by Russia 2-0 in a friendly match on Tuesday.

At UNGA address:

Lavrov blasts assassination of Iran Leader as ‘unacceptable'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov condemned the assassination of the former Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family, denouncing the act as “completely unacceptable.”

Mehr shines in OANA 65th anniversary conference in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Mehr Media Group shone during the Organization of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) 65th anniversary conference in Moscow, ranking in the two first spots in the category of the best articles in the event.

China reiterates opposition to US sanctions on Iran, Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – China has rejected unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States without the authorization of the United Nations against Iran and Russia.

Iran, Russia emphasize developing audit cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) –Supreme Audit Court of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyed Ahmadreza Dastgheib in a meeting with Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of Russia Boris Yuryevich Kovalchuk stressed the need to expand cooperation in the relevant field.

Zakharova:

US naval blockade against Iran violates international law

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said any blockade, sanctions or prevention of Iran's normal trade and logistics activities without UN Security Council approval is unacceptable and completely illegal.

Russia raps barring Iran’s nuclear chief from IAEA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna has condemned blocking Iranian nuclear chief from attending the IAEA meeting.

Russia expands nuclear team at Iran's Bushehr plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Rosatom CEO Alexei Likhachev said 47 of the company's specialists have returned to the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran and Russia intends to raise that number to 150.

Tehran, Moscow resolved to expand strategic relations

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The deputies’ ministers of Iran and the Russian Federation have emphasized that the two countries are seriously determined to expand and broaden their relations.

Russia urges West to stop 'adding fuel to the fire' over Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Russia categorically rejects attempts to use the UN Security Council’s authority to settle political scores with Iran, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said.

Iran, China, Russia reject E3, US drafted res. at IAEA Board

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – In a joint statement on Wednesday, Iran, China, and Russia rejected the three major European powers and the US joint attemept at IAEA Board to invoke so-called snapback mechanism against Iran as 'null and void'.

Iran, Russia finalise pacts to counter US economic blockade

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iran's economy minister said that major contracts and new agreements on financial interaction, labour and employment have been finalised with Russia as Tehran works to counter the economic blockade.

Iran, Russia to build new nuclear power plant

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Alexey Likhachev, CEO of Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom, said Iran is seeking to build new nuclear power plant units with Russian participation, Russian media sad Tuesday.

Pezeshkian to meet Putin on September 1: Russian official

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – A senior Russian official said Friday that President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on September 1.

In interview with Russian media:

Kazem Jalali talks about low morale, suicides among US troops

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Kazem Jalali, Iran's Ambassador to Russia has revealed the low morale and high rate of deppression and suicide among US army forces after waging aggression on Iran.

Iran's envoy slams 168 days of intl. silence over Minab crime

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation Kazem Jalali has hit back at 168 days of silence by the international organizations over Minab Elementary School’s crimes committed by the United States and Israeli regime jointly.

Russia begins sending back its experts to Bushehr power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Rosatom Chief Executive Alexey Likhachev announced that an initial team of five Russian specialists is now working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.

11 tons of Russian humanitarian aid delivered to Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – An 11-ton shipment of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and emergency equipment provided by the Russian Federation, has entered Iran through the Astara land border crossing.

Kremlin spox:

Iran is able to defend its rights after Ukraine drone attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Iran has the necessary capabilities to defend its rights, commenting on Ukraine’s drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.