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Articles with tag "Iran"

podcast

Russia's Difficult Balancing Act Between Israel and Iran

We discuss Russia's place in the region with Rajan Menon, director of the Grand Strategy Program at the U.S. think tank Defense Priorities, and Israeli...
reported retaliation

Russia: We Told Israel ‘Iran Does Not Want Escalation’

The Kremlin also said Friday it was looking into the reports that Israel carried out a strike on Iran and urged all sides to exercise "restraint."
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high-level talks

Putin Urges Restraint in Call With Iran's Raisi

The Russian leader expressed the hope that all sides would show reasonable restraint and prevent a new round of confrontation.
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overnight attack

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

Moscow expressed "extreme concern over the latest dangerous escalation in the region."
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spiraling tensions

Russia Halts Flights to Israel, Jordan, Iran Following Attack on Israel

The Russian Foreign Ministry previously advised citizens against traveling to the Middle East, particularly Israel, Lebanon and Palestine.
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spiraling tensions

Kremlin Calls on Iran and Israel to Exercise ‘Restraint'

Tehran has issued fresh threats against Israel over a strike earlier this month that killed two Iranian generals.
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un security council

Russia Says Israel Seeking to ‘Fuel’ Conflict With Syria Strikes

Moscow's UN envoy slammed the "flagrant violation" of Syria's sovereignty at a Security Council meeting.
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hormuz blues

Iran Summons Russian Envoy Over Statement on Disputed Gulf Islands

Iran's key ally Russia signed a joint declaration with Arab countries which "supported peaceful solutions and initiatives" to resolve the dispute.
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'relations developing well'

Putin Hails Ties With Iran in Meeting With Raisi

Western countries have accused Tehran of supporting Russia's offensive in Ukraine by providing it with large quantities of drones and other weaponry.
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tete-a-tete

Iranian President to Meet Putin in Moscow on Dec. 7

Ebrahim Raisi’s trip will come a day after Putin travels to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia for talks on energy and regional politics.
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visiting ally

Russia's Lavrov to Visit Iran for Talks Monday

The talks come amid tensions over the Middle East and unresolved disputes between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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strengthening alliance

Russia Defense Chief Shoigu Makes Iran Visit

The visit "will contribute to strengthening Russian-Iranian military ties and will be an important stage in the development of cooperation between the...
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abducted abroad

Missing Israeli-Russian Academic Held in Iraq – Israeli PM's Office

Elizabeth Tsurkov had visited Iraq "on her Russian passport at her own initiative" to do research for Princeton University, the statement said.
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shahed 136

Russia Assembles Iranian Drones for Use Against Ukraine – Reports

The prefabricated drone parts delivered to Russia from Iran are labeled as "Belarusian boats," according to internal planning documents cited by journalists...
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post-mutiny call

Iranian President Gives 'Full Support' to Putin in Call

"The Iranian president has expressed his full support for the Russian leadership" after the weekend's failed mutiny, the Kremlin said.
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opinion Emil Avdaliani

Russia-Iran Ties Are Transactional — And Warming Fast

A transactional approach does not mean that an improved bilateral relationship between Moscow and Tehran is only temporary. Quite the opposite.
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apparent evidence

$1.7M Contract Shows Iran-Russia Ammo Deal – Sky News

If confirmed as authentic, the deal offers evidence of Western accusations that Iran has supplied Russia with ammunition amid its offensive on Ukraine...
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new allies

​​Russia Central Bank Head Visits Iran to Strengthen Bilateral Banking Ties

The two heavily sanctioned countries are seeking closer economic ties.
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freight network

Iran, Russia Ink Deal to Complete Major Transport Network

Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the "obvious economic benefits" for both Moscow and Tehran in finalizing the INSTC.
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conservative tilt

Russia Halts Release of Iranian Film on Prostitution – Distributor

Authorities said "Holy Spider," an award-winning film about a serial killer who targets sex workers in Iran, contained materials prohibited by Russian...
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