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Iran Says It Won't 'Seek Permission From Anyone' to Boost Russia Ties

Iran's Foreign Ministry said Sunday it would not "seek permission from anyone" to expand relations with Russia, dismissing U.S. concerns over a growing...

Russia Flew $140M, Captured Western Arms to Iran for 160 Drones – Reports

Russia secretly flew $141 million in cash and Western weapons seized in Ukraine to Iran this summer in exchange for 166 Iranian drones, Sky News reported...

opinion Nikita Smagin

Comrades-in-Sanctions: Can Iran Help Russia Weather the Economic Storm?

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, relations between Russia and Iran have flourished. Having been hit by a new raft of tough Western sanctions over...

Iran to Bolster Weapons Aid to Russia for Use in Ukraine: Reports

Iran is planning to aid Moscow’s war in Ukraine by sending more weapons to Moscow, according to anonymous U.S. and Western security officials, the...

Iran Denies Providing Russia With Weapons 'to be Used' in Ukraine

Iran has once again rejected allegations that it has supplied Russia with weapons "to be used in the war in Ukraine," its Foreign Ministry said Saturday...

Russia Launches Iranian Satellite Amid Ukraine War Concerns

Iran has sought to deflect suspicions that Moscow could use Khayyam to spy on Ukraine.

Putin in Iran for Syria Summit Overshadowed By Ukraine War

"The timing of this summit is not a coincidence."

Iran to Supply Russians With Drones for Ukraine – White House

Washington said Iran could begin training Russia as early as July.

nuclear nations

Moscow Seeks U.S. Guarantees Before Backing Iran Nuclear Deal

"From our point of view, if Iran agrees, this document can already be launched into the acceptance process."

'STRATEGIC COOPERATION'

Putin Hails Strong Russia-Iran Ties

The meeting between Russian and Iranian leaders comes as pressure mounts for a decision on the Iran nuclear deal.

'real progress'

Moscow Welcomes ‘Progress’ on Iran Nuclear Deal

Russia said it was cautiously optimistic over negotiations to restore the landmark 2015 nuclear deal.

New Afghanistan

Iran Says Ready to Work With Russia, China on Afghanistan 'Peace'

Iran's President Raisi expressed readiness for "any cooperation for establishing peace and calm in Afghanistan" to Russian President Putin.

Iran Slams Russian-British Recreation of Iconic Tehran Conference Photo

The Iranian Foreign Ministry has reportedly summoned the Russian Ambassador to protest the photo op.

Russia Preparing to Give Iran Advanced Satellite System – Report

The report could add to a long list of grievances in Washington ahead of a summit between presidents Biden and Putin.

security enhancement

Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

Joint exercises will include a drill simulating ship abduction and fighting fires.

bilateral bonding

Iranian Speaker’s Moscow Visit Signals Closer Ties to Come, Experts Say

Mohammad-Bager Galibaf’s Russia trip was more than a routine visit, experts told The Moscow Times.

Iran Expects First Batch of Russian Vaccine by Feb.4

Iranian health regulators have approved Russia's coronavirus vaccine earlier this week.

genius diplomacy

Russia Opposed to Widening Scope of Iran Nuclear Deal

Moscow supports narrow focus on nuclear issues as U.S. weighs possible return.

imported immunity

Iran Approves Russia's Sputnik V Vaccine

Iran, which is fighting the Middle East's deadliest outbreak, has said it will only rely on vaccines made by Russia, India or China.

'Constructive and Principled'

Moscow, Tehran Call for 'Rescue' of Iran Nuclear Deal

Time is running out for signatories to restore the nuclear deal and bring all parties back on track.

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