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Iran, Russia, and China issue joint statement at IAEA

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) –The diplomatic missions of Iran, Russia, and China have issued a scathing joint statement at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors meeting to reject a Western-drafted resolution against Tehran

Russia warns against US push to pass anti-Iran IAEA res.

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat has warned of efforts by the United States to rally support for a resolution at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that distorts facts about Iran’s peaceful nuclear program.

Moscow maintaining private contacts with Kiev

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Moscow has maintained private contacts with Kyiv, Kremlin Aide Yury Ushakov said.

Jalali:

Iran, Oman have control over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Oman control the Strait of Hormuz, collecting transit fees from passing ships, Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says.

Iran, Russia advance largest joint atomic project: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Russia has announced the implementation of the largest nuclear cooperation project between Tehran and Moscow.

Russia reiterates support for Cuba amid external pressure

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Moscow expresses its solidarity with and support for Cuba amid unprecedented external pressure on the country’s people, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Fire breaks out in one of Russia's southern ports

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Ukrainian drones struck a tanker at Russia's port of Taganrog overnight and hit an oil depot in the city of Armavir, authorities in the southern regions of Rostov and Krasnodar said on Saturday.

Strait of Hormuz won't return to pre-war status: Sources

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status even if a preliminary understanding with Washington is finalised, informed sources said Sunday.

Zakharova:

Russia ready to help Iran, US reach solution on uranium

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Russia stands fully ready to assist Iran and the United States in implementing decisions on enriched uranium that may be reached during negotiations, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin meet in Beijing

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – A meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin has started in Beijing, Chinese state media report.

NPT provides Iran with right to enrich uranium: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Iran has an inalienable right to enrich uranium since the country is a member of the NPT.

UK bans imports of Russian uranium

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The United Kingdom has imposed a ban on uranium imports from Russia, according to amended trade restrictions published by the UK Department for Business and Trade.

Russia holding nuclear forces drills: Top brass

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Russia is holding drills on May 19-21 to practice preparing and employing nuclear forces amid an aggression threat, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported.

Leaders of Russia, China to discuss global, regional issues

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will discuss global and regional issues of mutual interest during the Russian leader's upcoming visit to China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said.

Putin:

Russia prepared to offer asistance regarding Iran issue

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin says that Moscow is prepared to assist resolving the Iran war if all sides agree.

Ulyanov:

US yet to understand intimidation does not work with Iranians

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Russia's envoy to international organizations in Vienna criticised US President Donald Trump on Saturday after he implicitly threatened Iran again, stressing that blackmail does not work on Iranians.

UAE, Russia top diplomats confer on regional developments

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Russian Federation and the United Arab Emirates held a phone call to discuss the latest regional developments.

Saudi, Russian FMs discuss Strait of Hormuz developments

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Russian Federation and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held a phone call to discuss the situation around the Strait of Hormuz.

Russia rejects US-backed anti-Iran resolution at UNSC: envoy

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Russia’s permanent envoy to the United Nations has categorically rejected a US-proposed anti-Iran resolution at UN Security Council, calling it as yet another confrontational attempt by Washington to isolate Iran.

Russia declares ceasefire from midnight May 8 until May 10

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry announced a to-day ceasefire starting from May 8.

Russia to destroy all Europe if war breaks out with Germany

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned that a Russia-Germany war would fully destroy the vaunted German industry and threaten the existence of European civilization as a whole.

Russian, Qatari top diplomats discuss Hormuz Strait situation

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz in a phone call.

Iran envoy delivers Leader's message to Russian Muftis

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Russia has delivered the Leader's message of gratitude to the head of Russia's Council of Muftis, as both sides reaffirmed solidarity and called for broader Islamic unity.

Iran, Russia consult on nuclear cooperation

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – A senior Rosatom official met Iran's ambassador in Moscow on Thursday to discuss scientific, technical and technological exchanges between the two countries' atomic energy bodies.

Araghchi departs for Russia after visits to Pakistan and Oman

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for the Russian capital of Moscow on Sunday night after a short return visit to Pakistan.

No new initiatives within OPEC+ amid war in Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – There are currently no initiatives to change oil production volumes within OPEC+ on the agenda, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.