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Russian FM slams US threats against Iran as ‘unacceptable’

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has condemned new US threats of military action against Iran, warning that any renewed act of aggression would have grave regional and global consequences.

Britain expels Russian diplomat amid spying accusations

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Britain has revoked the accreditation of a Russian diplomat, the Foreign Office announced, in a retaliatory move after Moscow accused a British envoy of being a spy before his expulsion.

Russia not interested in global conflict

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev says that Moscow is not seeking to ignite a global conflict.

Shoigu arrives in China on official visit

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in China, where he will discuss international and regional security issues with Chinese officials.

Iran, China, Russia to hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – A joint naval exercise involving the naval forces of Iran, China, and Russia will be held, bringing together units from the participating countries for a combined maritime drill.

Russia ready to mediate between Iran, US: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Russia's permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, Mikhail Ulyanov, says that Moscow is ready to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Poland, Baltic states mistakenly demonize Russia: Peskov

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov has expressed concern over the tendency of Poland and the Baltic states to fear and demonize Russia, describing it as a significant mistake.

Strike on Iran would destabilize region: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – A possible US strike on Iran would seriously destabilize the Middle East, and Moscow hopes for restraint from all sides, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

Russian air defense downed 52 Ukrainian drones over night

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 52 Ukrainian drones over the past night, the Russian Ministry of Defense said.

Russia-US dialogue on irritants stagnating

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The dialogue between Russia and the United States on irritants stalls, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says.

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Special UNHRC meeting pursuing to destabilize Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The Russian representative has expressed concern about the efforts of foreign powers to destabilize Iran, including holding a special session of the Human Rights Council.

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Trump’s January remarks on Iran ‘provocative, absurd’

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump encouraged violence in Iran while sending a contradictory message about "protecting the Iranian people," the country’s ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says.

Russia, Saudi Arabia plan to expand air service

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Russia and Saudi Arabia plan to expand air service in 2026, Russian Transport Minister Andrey Nikitin says.

Muscat, Paris push for diplomacy on Iran nuclear file

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – In a key diplomatic call, the foreign ministers of Oman and France explored ways to revive the stalled Iran nuclear negotiations.

Putin calls Iran unrest foreign-backed color revolution

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – In a phone call with his Iranian counterpart, Russian President Vladimir Putin considered the recent unrest in Iran a scenario similar to color revolutions.

Putin speaks with Iranian president Pezeshkian by phone

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, said Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov.

Putin, Netanyahu discuss situation surrounding Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation around Iran with the Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call.

Russia seeks guarantees of non-confrontation around Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Russia demands that the United States and its allies refrain from reckless actions with regard to Tehran and focus on providing firm guarantees that there will be no further confrontation.

All countries must abide by international laws: Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that all countries in the world must adhere to the international laws.

Araghchi:

Iran to firmly defend itself against external threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart that Iran is determined to decisively defend itself in the face of threats by foreign actors.

Russian lawmaker:

US would be making 'grave' error by using force against Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – If the United States decides to launch a military operation against Iran, it will be a big mistake, chairman of the Russian State Duma Committee on International Affairs says.

Russia slams external interference in Iran's internal affairs

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Russia firmly opposes subversive external interference in Iran’s domestic political processes, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in a comment.

Russian senator:

US can't do in Iran what it did in Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The US won't be able to do in Iran what it did in Venezuela, Russian Federation Council Deputy Speaker Konstantin Kosachev says.

Hungary warns of escalation amid deployment to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that deploying British and French troops to Ukraine poses a risk of escalating the conflict across Europe.

Trump comments on whether he would attempt to kidnap Putin

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has said he would not issue an order to abduct Russian President Vladimir Putin, dismissing the notion as unnecessary when asked by reporters.

US says it has seized Russian-flagged tanker Bella 1

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – In a new act of piracy, US said on Wednesday it has seized a tanker formerly known as Bella 1 in the Atlantic linked to Venezuelan oil.

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Netanyahu delivers message to Iran via Russia

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – In a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Israeli regime's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly sought to send a message to Iran.

Russia says considering building small nuclear plants in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – A Russian representative in Iran has said his country is studying building small nuclear plants in Iran to generate electricity in remote areas.