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Russia says blame of Il-20 tragedy ‘lies entirely’ with Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov provided further detail of Il-20 incident and put the blame ‘entirely’ on Israel regime for the tragedy.

Iranian, Russian police emphasize on broadening bilateral coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian police forces placed special emphasis on broadening bilateral cooperation in relevant fields.

Lavrov:

Idleb agreement aimed at eradicating terrorism in Syria

SARAJEVO, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the agreement on Idleb recently made public in Sochi is aimed primarily at eradicating terrorism in Syria.

Iranian MP attends 2nd Eurasian Women’s Forum in Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran has sent a representative to the second Eurasian Women’s Forum which kicked off in Saint Petersburg of Russia on September 19.

Iranian film critic joins Russia’s ‘Zero Plus’ jury panel

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian film critic Hamed Soleimanzadeh has joined the international jury panel of the 5th edition of Zero Plus Film Festival in Russia.

Iran GR wrestling team reclaimed title of Junior World C’ships

TRNAVA, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Gaining four gold and two bronze medals and a total of 136 points, Iran’s Greco-Roman team reclaimed the title of Junior World Championships for the second time in a row.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Sanctions 'a plaything' in hands of White House leaders

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament Speaker's Special Aide in International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that sanctions have turned into a plaything in the hands of White House leaders, consequences of which negatively affect the United States’ economy, trading, and politics.

Sochi agreement outcome of Tehran summit diplomatic efforts

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Sochi agreement is the result of intensive responsible diplomacy achieved by Tehran summit on Syrian crisis, the Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations said.

Syria welcomes Russia-Turkey agreement on Idlib: TASS

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – According to Russian TASS news agency, Syrian government has welcomed the agreement between Russia and Turkey on the situation in Syria’s Idlib province.

Russian MoD blames Israel for attack which led to downing of Il-20

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry held a press conference to discuss the destruction of a Russian military aircraft with people on board off the coast of Syria, which happened at the same time that Israeli and French forces were mounting aerial attacks on targets in Syria.

Russia-Turkey summit 'important step to remove terrorists from region'

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said the agreement by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a summit in the Black Sea resort of Sochi to create a demilitarized zone in Idlib, is an important step to remove the terrorists remaining in Syria.

Iran OPEC governor lambastes Saudi Arabia, UAE for welcoming Iran oil sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iran's OPEC Governor Hossein Kazempour Ardebili said not much is left of OPEC's international credibility as an organization thanks to the measures taken by such members as Saudi Arabia and the UAE against other founding members like Iran.

No other way but to eradicate terrorists in Idlib: Russia's Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) –Russian Deputy Foreign Minister stressed that there is no other way to peace in Syria other than eradicating all terrorist enclaves in northwestern city of Idlib.

Kharrazi:

Iran expects EU to take practical steps over JCPOA

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi said that Islamic Republic of Iran expects European Union (EU) to take more practical measures in the field of Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Putin proposes Abe mutual peace treaty signing without any precondition

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a mutual peace treaty signing without any precondition.

Turkey, Russia, Iran reach agreement on Syria constitutional committee lists

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Turkey, Russia and Iran have reached an "agreement in principle" on the lists of Syrian government and opposition lists to form a constitutional committee.

Khoshroo:

Three guarantor states determined to eliminate all terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN said that Iran, Russia and Turkey, as three guarantor states, are determined to continue cooperation to eliminate all terrorists.

Russia’s exploration firm ‘Rosgeologia’ not to move from Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – CEO of Russia’s Rosgeologia Company, working in the field of exploration activities, Roman Panov said that his company will not move from the Islamic Republic of Iran following the US pullout from Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Most of world countries against US anti-Iran policies: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Former Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi said on Tuesday in Beijing that most countries are opposed to US policies against Iran.

‘The Rock’ goes to 2 intl. documentary festivals

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian documentary ‘The Rock’ directed by Hamid Jafari has been accepted into the screening program of two international film festivals in Russia and Armenia.

Jaberi Ansari in Geneva to attend UN meeting on Syria constitution

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Senior Assistant of Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari has arrived in Geneva to attend talks on consultations on Syrian constitutional committee with UN envoy and the two other guarantors of the Syrian ceasefire.

Inter-parliamentary talks efficient to cement bilateral ties: Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that inter-parliamentary talks have a bold role in strengthening bilateral relations between countries.

Larijani returns home after 4-day visit to Russia, Belarus

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani has wrapped up a four-day visit to Russia and Belarus.

Chemical weapons provocation in Syria to start today: Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Chief spokesman for the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Saturday that Terrorists in Idlib are prepared for a provocation involving chemical weapons.

Two Iranian shorts win at Kazan Youth Filmfest.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Two Iranian short films, ‘It Rains Slowly’ and ‘Marlon’ have won awards at the 10th edition of International Youth Film Festival in Kazan, southwest Russia.

Ghasemi pockets Iran’s second gold at Dmitry Korkin Tournament

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian heavyweight freestyle wrestler Komeil Ghasemi gained the gold medal of Dmitry Korkin International Tournament in Russia.

Iran, Russia, Turkey agree to ditch USD

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Presidents of three countries of Iran, Russia and Turkey agreed with one another to set aside US dollar in their transactions.

Iranian wrestler wins gold at Russia’s Dmitry Korkin Tournament

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian freestyle wrestler Ahmad Bazri managed to defeat all his rivals and snatch the gold medal of Dmitry Korkin International Tournament in Russia.