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Russia has confidence in its weapons, senior diplomat says

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Moscow has confidence in its weapons and their ability to ensure national security, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told TASS.

Russia detains suspect in Moscow bombing

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Russian authorities say they have arrested a suspect in connection with the assassination of top General Igor Kirillov, head of the country's army’s chemical weapons division, adding that he was recruited by Ukraine. 

Evening of Persian poetry held at BRICS+ center in Moscow

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow hosted an evening of Persian poetry in Moscow.

Syria's Assad, his family arrive in Moscow: Russian source

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his family have arrived in Moscow, where Russia has granted them asylum, a source in the Kremlin reported, according to Russian media.

Students learn about BRICS activities at Moscow festival

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Over 500 schoolchildren from various regions of Russia gathered in Moscow at the BRICS Festival to learn about the culture, languages and traditions of the BRICS countries etc.

Envoy:

Developing coop. with Russia, BRICS, SCO Iran’s main policy

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says developing cooperation with regional powers and international organizations including Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and BRICS is Iran's priority.

Russian FM comments on Moscow relations with Trump Admin.

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Moscow is ready to work with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, and the ball is on Washington's side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

BRICS International Competence Centre opens in Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The BRICS+ International School has opened the International Centre of Competence for the Development of BRICS Education Systems.

Medvedev doubts Trump threatened Putin with striking Mosow

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Former US President Donald Trump likely did not threaten Russian President Vladimir Putin with any ‘strikes against Moscow’ in their past conversation, according to Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council said.

Putin holds talks with UAE President Al Nahyan

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Russia on Sunday, and in the evening met with Russian President Vladimir in an informal setting.

Iran-Russia partnership treaty to be inked in near future

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Russia and Iran will sign a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty during a separate visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Moscow, Iran's Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said.

If Ukraine joins alliance;

Moscow warns of direct NATO-Russia conflict

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) –  A Russian diplomat expressed hope that there are reasonable politicians in the leadership of the alliance who are aware of the destructive consequences that inviting Ukraine into NATO could bring.

Russia to give military aid to N. Korea if it attacked

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –  Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea if the country comes under attack, as is stipulated by a treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.

BRICS+ Information, Cultural Media Centre to open in Moscow

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – In the year of Russia's BRICS Chairmanship, the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre will open in Moscow. The official opening event will take place on October 15, 2024, ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan

Lebanon asks for diplomatic assistance from Moscow

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Beirut has requested diplomatic assistance from Moscow in resolving the conflict in the Middle East, Lebanese Ambassador to Russia Shawki Bou Nassar said in an interview with TASS.

UN Sec Gen to participate in BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Russia has sent an invitation to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in the city of Kazan, said Vladimir Kuznetsov, head of the UN information center in Moscow.

Tourist traffic to Iran from Russia rises to 28% in H1 2024

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov said that the direct flights between Iran and Russia in the first half of 2024 (January-June) doubled.

Several massive explosions occur in Moscow (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Local sources in Russia reported massive blasts in the capital city of Moscow.

Iran’s minister attends BRICS energy summit in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s Energy Minister Abbas Aliabadi has proposed that Russia’s power grid is connected to that of Saudi Arabia and the UAE via Iran, as he attended a summit of energy ministers of BRICS member states.

Iran energy min. to attend BRICS energy ministers meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian energy minister Abbas Aliabadi arrived in Moscow to attend the meeting of energy ministers of the BRICS countries.

1 killed, several injured in shooting in Moscow office

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – A shooting at the office of Russian retailer Wildberries in Moscow on Wednesday left at least two people dead, Russian state news agencies reported.

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.

Russian deputy FM:

Moscow-Tehran ties not affect third countries’ security

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The cooperation between Moscow and Tehran does not affect the security of the third countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.

Lavrov invites Iran FM Araghchi to visit Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday announced that Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has invited his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi to visit Moscow for bilateral talks.

Moscow reacts to Israeli strikes on Syria

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) –  Russia strongly condemns Israel’s September 8 strikes on Syria and calls on the regime to halt armed provocations, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a commentary.

Plane crash reported near Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Russian media announced that a plane crashed near Moscow with two passengers killed.

Trade between Moscow, BRICS states increases by 14.7%

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – According to the results of the first six months of 2024, trade exchange between Moscow and the BRICS countries increased by 14.7 per cent compared to the same period of 2023.

Putin says supports Harris in US election

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he supported Kamala Harris in the upcoming US presidential election, an apparent wry remark a day after Washington accused Moscow of seeking to influence the vote.

Drone flying towards Russian capital destroyed: Moscow mayor

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – A drone headed towards Moscow was destroyed in the region surrounding the Russian capital, said Moscow’s mayor, Sergei Sobyanin.