Maria Zakharova

Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Russia underlined Iran’s right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

Russia condemns Trump's Golden Dome project

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Russia criticized the US for its Golden Dome anti-missile system, announced recently by President Donald Trump, saying it undermines strategic stability.

Russia will take verified countermeasures to EU sanctions

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Moscow will not leave the EU sanctions against it without a response and will take verified countermeasures that would take into account, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.

Trilateral talks begin in Moscow on Iran nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program got underway in Moscow on Tuesday.

Russia-China-Iran nuclear-related meeting due in Moscow: spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Trilateral consultations by Russia, China and Iran on the Iranian nuclear program will be held in Moscow on Tuesday.

Russia slams Trump’s 'unacceptable' threat of bombing Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Russia has blasted President Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran if it does not make a deal with the US, stating that such a scenario could result in a “catastrophe.”

Iran nuclear program complies with international law: Peskov

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Russian Presidential Office (Kremlin) Dmitry Peskov on Friday stated that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and complies with international law.

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Sanctions against US Secretary of State Rubio still in place

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Russian sanctions against US Secretary of State Marco Rubio have not been lifted as of now, media reports saying otherwise are fake news, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

US sanctions against Iran are illegal: Zakharova

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman emphasizes that the sanctions being adopted bypassing the UN Security Council are illegal, including those imposed on Iran, Russia, or any other country.

Russian Foreign Minister due in Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to visit Tehran to hold talks with Iranian officials, the Russian foreign ministry's spokesperson has confirmed.

Iran, Russia consult on media, information: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran and Russia held a periodic consultation meeting on media and information issues online on Wednesday with the participation of spokespersons of the two countries' foreign ministries.

Zakharova rejects UK, Ukraine deal as "null and void"

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova weighed in on the recently-signed '100-year partnership' agreement between Ukraine and the UK, sharply criticizing the deal.

Russia reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the ceasefire deal between Hamas and Tel Aviv.

Russia reacts to Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to the border clashes that erupted between Pakistani and Afghan forces on Saturday.

Russia calls on IAEA to avoid politicizing Iran nuclear case

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Russia has called on the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt a fair approach in dealing with the issue of monitoring Iranian nuclear facilities, saying the UN body should refrain from politicizing the case.

Iran, Russia stress boosting bilateral media coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali in a meeting with the Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman emphasized the development of bilateral media cooperation.

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Pyongyang right to worry about its security

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Events in South Korea have shown that the country is unpredictable from the point of view of stability, North Korea is right to be concerned about its security, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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Russia, Iran work to set time for signing partnership deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is ready, and the countries are working to set a time for signing it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Heal your problems, don't blame others: Russia to US

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said today that the United States should focus on healing its own democracy instead of blaming other countries for its own failures.

Russia reacts to Iran's missile attack on Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Russia has reacted to Iran's retaliatory attack against the Israeli regime on Tuesday night which was a response to the Israeli regime's continuous crimes in the region and the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

Russia says it will not partake in follow-up to peace summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Russia will take no part in any follow-up to the Swiss-organized “peace summit” held in June as the process amounts to “fraud,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

Kyiv still plans to attack Kursk NPP: Russian FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Photos of the Kursk nuclear power plant (NPP) published by Ukrainian media confirm that Kyiv has not abandoned its plans to strike the facility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman announced.

Russia reacts to pager explosions in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova announced that the explosion of pagers in Lebanon requires investigation and international attention.

US sanctions will not go unanswered : Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Washington's new sanctions targeting Russian media are seen as an alleged fight against interference, and will not go unanswered, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman said on Sunday.

Zakharova:

US sanctions against Russian media extraordinary situation

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – New sanctions imposed by the US against Russian media constitute an extraordinary situation, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

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World opting for BRICS as it is tired of US’ aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Many countries want to join BRICS because they are tired of the United States’ aggression, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman says.

Russia reacts to US seizure of Maduro’s plane

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The United States has shown complete disregard for international legal norms by seizing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

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Ukraine apparently given carte blanche to attack Russia

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Ukraine has apparently been given carte blanche for operations in Russian regions, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

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Zakharova notes Latvia growing involvement in armed conflict

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Moscow says Latvian Defense Minister Andris Spruds' statement about the country’s intention to send another batch of Latvian-made drones to Ukraine confirms the country’s growing involvement in the Ukrainian conflict.

Moscow warns Kyiv regime poses threat to whole Europe

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has warned that the “Neo-Nazi Kyiv regime” poses a threat to all of Europe by planning to attack nuclear facilities in Russia.