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Russia begins sending back its experts to Bushehr power plant

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Rosatom Chief Executive Alexey Likhachev announced that an initial team of five Russian specialists is now working at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant in Iran.

11 killed, injured in drone attack on Moscow Region

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Five people were killed and six injured in an overnight drone attack on the Moscow Region

Iran to hold camp in Russia ahead of Asian Volleyball C'ship

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's national men's volleyball team will depart for a 10-day training camp in Russia on Aug. 20 as part of their final preparations for the 2026 Asian Men's Volleyball Championship.

Kremlin spox:

Iran is able to defend its rights after Ukraine drone attacks

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov says Iran has the necessary capabilities to defend its rights, commenting on Ukraine’s drone attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea.

Ukraine’s attack on Iranian ship ‘cannot go unanswered’: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Ukraine’s attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered,” describing the strike as a blatant violation of the UN Charter.

Araghchi:

Iran determined to defend its national security, interests

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister told his Russian counterpart on Friday that Tehran is determined to defend its national interests and prevent the United States from using the Strait of Hormuz to threaten its security.

Russia reaffirms opposition to US-Israeli attack against Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said Moscow had condemned US-Israeli unprovoked war on Iran from the outset, describing it as unlawful aggression against a country that has honored its international commitments.

Afghanistan joins SputnikPro

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – On July 23, the first session of the international educational project SputnikPro took place in Kabul.

Russia expels Italian military attache in retaliatory move

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Moscow expelled Italy’s military attache and his assistant in response to Rome’s actions.

Iranian president to take part in BRICS summit in India

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Russian media have reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will attend the BRICS summit scheduled to be held in the Indian capital of New Delhi in September.

Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 drills open in Qingdao

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – The Russia-China Joint Sea-2026 naval drills have begun at the port of Qingdao. The opening was announced by the Russian and Chinese exercise directors.

Russia says captured 5 settlements in E Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement that its forces took control of five settelments in eastern Ukraine on Saturday.

Faith, unity, will of Iranians displayed in Leader's funeral

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – A Russian media outlet has described the Leader of the Islamic Revolution's farewell ceremonies as showing the high level of faith, unity and the resolve of the Iranian nation.

Iran, Russia, Azerbaijan sign MoU on rail freight transit

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The heads of railway companies of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation, and the Republic of Azerbaijan have signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding, aimed at enhancing rail freight transport.

Ukraine hopes to get at least $154 billion from West

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Ukraine expects to receive at least $154 billion from its Western allies until 2030 to ensure its survival amid the special military operation.

Ukraine intensifies drone strikes on Zaporozhye nuclear plant

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Ukrainian forces increased the number of drone strikes against facilities at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) last week.

Tehran, Moscow move to deepen financial cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran and Russia have moved to deepen economic and banking cooperation through new financial arrangements aimed at facilitating bilateral trade, lowering transaction costs, and creating independent payment and banking channels.

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.