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U.S. Accuses Iran of Sending Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington and its allies would impose new sanctions on Tehran for defying its warnings.

EU Claims 'Credible Information' Iran Sent Ballistic Missiles to Russia

Brussels warned of new sanctions on Tehran if the deliveries were confirmed.

Russia Sends Iran Air Defense Systems as Fears of Regional War Loom – NYT

The military aid deliveries come after a visit by Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu to Tehran on Monday.

Senior Russian Official in Tehran To Deepen Security Ties

Sergei Shoigu's visit comes amid fears of a wider war in the region following last week's killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran.

Russia Condemns Killing of Hamas Leader Haniyeh

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged “all parties involved to exercise restraint and abandon steps that could lead to” a wider regional conflict.

Putin Congratulates Iran’s New President, Hopes for Closer Ties

The two countries, the target of stiff Western sanctions, can "coordinate efforts to resolve international issues in a constructive manner," Putin said...

opinion Nikita Smagin

President Raisi’s Death Shows the Russia-Iran Partnership Is Inescapable

There are so many economic, political, and military factors pulling Moscow and Tehran closer together that individuals are almost irrelevant.

Putin Calls Iran’s Raisi ‘True Friend of Russia,’ Offers Condolensces Over Death

“Sayyid Ibrahim Raisi was an outstanding politician,” the Russian leader said of the late Iranian president.

Russia Agrees to Remove Some Troops, Border Guards From Armenia

Russian guards would remain on Armenia's borders with Turkey and Iran, said the Kremlin.

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...

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."

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.

Russia Urges ‘Restraint’ After Iranian Attack on Israel

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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