Iran-Russia

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.

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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.

Araghchi, Lavrov hold phone conversation

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation Sunday to discuss the latest regional developments.

Russia reaffirms opposition to US-Israeli attack against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow had condemned US-Israeli unprovoked war on Iran from the outset, describing it as unlawful aggression against a country that has honored its international commitments.

Iran, Russia strategic partners, reliable friends: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Iran and Russia are strategic partners and reliable friends for one another, accoridng to President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday.

Any attack on Bushehr NPP would be a crime: Russia says

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has warned that any attack on nuclear facilities would constitute “a crime and a gross violation of international law.”

Tehran, Moscow move to deepen financial cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have moved to deepen economic and banking cooperation through new financial arrangements aimed at facilitating bilateral trade, lowering transaction costs, and creating independent payment and banking channels.

Bushehr nuclear power plant remains Russia's priority

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The head of Russia’s state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, has said that Russian experts are ready to return to Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, describing the plant as a priority for his country.

Iran inks deal with Russia to buy 20 helicopters

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) and the Russian Helicopters JSC have officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the procurement of 20 helicopters for the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s envoy to Qatar meets his Russian counterpart in Doha

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Qatar Ali Salehabadi met and held talks with Russia’s Envoy to Doha Dmitry Dogadkin.

Tehran, Moscow eye broadening academic cooperation

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Russian Federation have emphasized enhancing academic cooperation and boosting humanitarian relations.

Iran and Russia NPCs ink MoU

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – National Paralympic Committees (NPCs) of Iran and Russia have officially inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering bilateral development.

Iran’s interaction with Russia ‘at highest level’: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Referring to his visit to Russia as part of his three-nation regional tour, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and Moscow continue their interaction at the highest level.