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Iran, Russia Start Joint Naval Drill in Indian Ocean

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

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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.

disappearing cash

$1M of Iranian Cash Stashed in Vodka Box Stolen From Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia had received the $1.5 million in an Absolut vodka box last November as payment for consular services.

Moscow Calls on Iran to Treat Nuclear Deal With 'Responsibility'

The agreement was signed in 2015 by Iran and several world powers to curb Tehran’s nuclear activities in exchange for an easing of sanctions.

Russia Vows to Stand Firm by Iran on Nuclear Deal

Foreign Minister Lavrov's comments come as the landmark 2015 deal between Iran and world powers continues to unravel.

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Iran Must Not Give in to U.S. Provocations, Says Russia

Tehran and Washington have recently traded barbs over a spate of incidents in the sensitive waters of the Gulf.

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Russia, Other Countries Over Iran

Russia sees the latest wave of sanctions related to Iran’s missile program “illegitimate,” a Foreign Ministry source said.

Europeans, Britain, China, Russia to Meet Iran in Vienna on Feb. 26

Britain, France and Germany accused Iran of violating the terms of the 2015 arms control agreement.

opinion Anton Mardasov and Kirill Semenov for Riddle

Will Russia Deliver the S-400 to Iran After Ukrainian Passenger Plane Downing?

Moscow needs to figure out how to maintain ties with Tehran’s opponents without missing the opportunity to sell defense systems.

Ukrainian crash

Iran Confirms Russian-Made Missiles Downed Ukraine Plane

Iran had purchased the missiles from Russia as part of a $700 million contract.

Iran crash fallout

Russia Advises Aeroflot to Avoid Tehran at Night After Ukraine Airliner Crash

The Foreign Ministry recommended that Aeroflot perform flights to and from Tehran only in daylight hours.

Russia and France Want to Safeguard Iran Nuclear Deal, Macron Says

Leaders of Britain, France and Germany called on Iran to return to full compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

opinion Christo Grozev

Iran Admitted to Shooting Down Ukraine's Airliner. Why Hasn't Russia Done the Same With MH17?

Without owning up to its mistake, Russia will forever be remembered as the country that just kept lying.

Iran Says Military Shot Down Ukraine Plane in Error, After Denial Drew Scrutiny Abroad

All 176 people on board were killed in the crash.

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Russia Reacts to Claims of Iranian Missile Downing Ukrainian Plane

“I believe that there are no grounds [for Trudeau] to make such statements,” one lawmaker said.

Russian Missile System Suspected of Bringing Down Ukraine Airliner: Short Range, Fast and Deadly

"Once you shoot those things, it's over," a defense expert said of the Russian-made Tor missile.

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