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Russia exploring ways to replace dollar with euro, roubles in transactions

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Russian Economy Minister Maxim Oreshkin said the country is considering alternatives to the US dollar for energy transactions and is exploring currency settlements in euros and roubles for energy exports to minimize US exposure.

All countries should respect Tehran’s interests: Putin

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – All countries should take Tehran’s interests into account, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview.

Trilateral talks on Syria may be postponed till November: Kazakh FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – The next international meeting on Syria, planned to be held in Kazakhstan’s capital, may be postponed until November, Kazakh Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi told reporters on Saturday.

Military MoU inked between Caspian Sea littoral states' navies

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed and sealed between the Caspian Sea littoral states' navy commanders at Russia’s St. Petersburg on Fri.

Detained Russian journalist leaves Tehran for home

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Russian embassy in Tehran announced that country's journalist Yulia Yuzik, who was detained in Iran for some visa violations, has been released.

Erdoğan, Putin discuss on Turkey’s attack in Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin discussed Turkey's operation in northeastern Syria and the safe zone in a phone call, reports said Wednesday.

Iran, Russia to carry out joint military drill in near future: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Tuesday that Iran and Russia will conduct a joint military exercise in the near future.

Turkey, Russia ink agreement to trade in local currencies in another blow to US dollar

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Russia and Turkey have signed an agreement on using national currencies in payments and settlements between the two countries in yet another blow to the US dollar supremacy.

Iran’s Army Navy cmdr. arrives in Moscow

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi arrived on Tuesday in Moscow to take part in the 4th meeting of the Caspian Sea littoral states' navy commanders.

Trump urges Iran, regional countries to take measure about captured ISIS fighters

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – In a tweet on Monday, the US President Donald Trump called for Turkey, Europe, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Russia, and the Kurds to decide about what they want to do with the captured ISIS fighters in their neighborhood.

Kremlin blasts Russian lawmaker Yumasheva’s detention in US as unacceptable

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The detention and the questioning of Russian lawmaker Inga Yumasheva in the United States are unacceptable and Moscow is deeply concerned over this situation, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

No restriction facing Iran-Russia trade: Bashkortostan deputy PM

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Prime Minister of Russia’s Republic of Bashkortostan (known as Bashkiria) Andrey Nazarov said that there is no restriction facing the expansion of business transactions between Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia.

Iran wins bronze medal at Karate 1-Premier League in Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian athlete Bahman Asgari won a bronze medal at Karate 1-Premier League in Moscow, Russia.

Iranian photographer among top photographers in Russia's Fine Art

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) –Iranian photographer Mostafa Nodeh has been chosen among the top 10 photographers participating at Fine Art Contest, Russia.

Azerbaijan, Russia, Iran set to launch energy corridor

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) –Azerbaijani Economy Minister Shahin Mustafayev said on Saturday that Baku, Moscow and Tehran are preparing to create a North-South energy corridor.

Tehran, Moscow confer on Russian journalist arrested in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – In a meeting in Russia, Mehdi Sanaie, Iran's ambassador to Moscow and Igor Morgulov Russian deputy foreign minister discussed the case of a Russian journalist arrested in Tehran.

Eight foreign banks join Russian transfer system

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Eight foreign banks have signed up for the Russian version of the worldwide payments system Swift, launched to bypass US sanctions, according to the Central Bank of Russia.

Zangeneh calls for GECF resistance against world powers' pressure

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has called on the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) member states to resist against pressure and imposition of opinions of some world powers, saying energy security should be in line with the interests of all countries.

Russia's Rosneft ditches dollar for all new export deals: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Russia’s top oil exporter Rosneft has set the euro as the default currency for all its new export contracts in a move to reduce vulnerability to potential US sanctions, according to a report.

Iran’s oil minister holds bilateral meetings with Armenian, Qatari counterparts

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh held separate meetings with his Armenian and Qatari counterparts in Moscow on Thursday.

Zangeneh says would stress de-politicization of energy market at GECF

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said he would stress de-politicization of energy market at the 21st ministerial meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) due on Thursday in Moscow.

Russia's S-500 missile system test fired in Syria: Reports

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – According to media reports, tests of the Russian S-500 Prometey air defense system in Syria are already complete, and have been deemed successful.

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Iran proposes achieving 30% share of natural gas by 2040

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh at the Russian Energy Week panel, while stressing depoliticization of energy sector, proposed setting the goal of achieving 30% share of natural gas in the world energy mix by 2040.

New sanctions against Russia reflect US domestic policy crisis: Moscow

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – US extension of sanctions against Russian citizens reflects the domestic policy crisis currently raging in the USA, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Rouhani, Putin to meet today in Yerevan

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will hold a meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Tuesday on the sidelines of EAEU summit in Armenia.

Zanganeh confirms participation at GECF in Moscow

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh said he would leave Tehran for Moscow later this week to attend the upcoming Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) ministerial meeting and participate in the Russian Energy Week.

‘Kiarostami and His Missing Cane’ finalist at Eurasia filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘Kiarostami and His Missing Cane’, about the world-renowned filmmaker Abbas Kiarostami, has been named finalist of the August edition of Eurasia International Monthly Film Festival in Russia.

Moscow to host GECF Summit on Oct. 3

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Moscow will host oil and energy ministers of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) on October 3.

Envoy calls on exporters to focus on high potential of Russia’s market for food products

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the Russian Federation Mehdi Sanaei called on Iranian exporters to pay due attention to the high potential of Russia’s market for exporting food products to this country.