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Articles with tag "Iran"

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...
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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mediating role

Russia Says Roadmap in the Works to Mend Syria-Turkey Ties

Russian mediation would give the Kremlin diplomatic clout amid its international isolation over the offensive in Ukraine.
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mediating role

Russia Hosts Talks with Iran, Syria, Turkey

The talks aimed to normalize ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011. 
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Friends in need

Russia Begins Fuel Deliveries to Iran by Train – Reuters

In the face of international sanctions, Russia is now exporting fuel products to Iran by rail, Reuters reported on Tuesday.
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Needs must

Amid Sanctions, Aeroflot Forced to Send Aircraft to Iran for Repair

In the face of international sanctions, Russia’s largest airline Aeroflot has been forced to send one of its planes to Iran for repair.
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'maritime security belt'

Russia, China, Iran Launch Naval Drills

These are at least the third Russian-Chinese-Iranian naval war games since 2019.
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splendid isolation

Lukashenko Courts Iran's Raisi in Continuing Diplomatic Push

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko told Iran's President "we could be very helpful to each other if we really put our efforts together."

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ukraine war

Iran Delivered Ammunition to Russia on Caspian Sea Cargo Ships – Report

Russia likely received 100 million bullets and 300,000 shells for the war in Ukraine.
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closer links

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...
secretive deal

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...
Drone Delivery

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...
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