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'dangerous point'

Russia Senses U.S. Wants Pretext for Persian Gulf Conflict

"There are risks of a large-scale military clash," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Alliance-building

Iran ‘Won’t Be Alone’ If U.S. Attacks, Russian Official Says

Moscow will also try to persuade the U.S. and Iran to start "civilized" dialogue.

military intelligence

Downed U.S. Drone Was in Iranian Airspace, Putin's Aide Says

He added that U.S. evidence alleging Iran was behind attacks on ships was unprofessional.

support steps

Russia Will Counter New U.S. Sanctions on Iran – Reports

Washington should instead be seeking dialogue with Tehran, Russia's deputy foreign minister said.

Anticipated Support

Russia Will Help Iran With Oil If Payment Channel Not Launched, Official Says

Russia will help the country's banking sector if the Instex European payment system is not launched.

dangerous tensions

Russia Accuses U.S. of Pushing Iran Situation to Brink of War

Deputy Foreign Minister called on Washington to weigh the possible consequences of the conflict.

War threat

Russia to Washington: Abandon Middle East Troop Plans or Risk War With Iran

Washington planned to send around 1,000 more troops to the Middle East for defensive purposes.

Seeking stability

Iran Says Situation in Middle East Calls for Closer Ties With Russia

Rouhani earlier said U.S. actions pose a serious threat to stability in the Middle East.

Finger-pointing

Russia Warns Against Using Tanker Attacks to Pressure Iran

Russia's deputy foreign minister warned against "attempts to lay the blame at the door of those we don't like."

Iranian talks

U.S. Seeks Russian Support on Iran at Key Israel Meeting

The meeting is an "unprecedented diplomatic opportunity" for discussions on Syria, the Trump administration said.

Persian gulf

Russia Rejected Iran S-400 Missile Request Amid Gulf Tension, Officials Say

“Any real or imaginary strengthening of Iran can lead to escalation,” one expert said.

opinion

Russia Unlikely to Stay Neutral if U.S. and Iran Go to War

As U.S.-Iran tensions are changing course toward a possible military confrontation, the Russian factor is becoming more crucial.

Nuclear expansion

Kremlin Blames U.S. for Iran Nuclear Deal Rollback, Urges Restraint

Iran said earlier on Wednesday it had started scaling back parts of its commitments under the deal.

Iran

Iran Says It Is Planning Naval Drills With Russia in Caspian Sea

Iran and Russia have close ties, including in Syria where they both back President Bashar Assad in the country's civil war.

Oil

Rosneft Pulls Out of $30 Bln Iran Oil Project Over Fears of U.S. Sanctions, Media Reports

In November 2017, Rosneft announced a draft deal to jointly work on several “strategic” contracts in Iran, which together would bring up to $30 billion...

Oil

U.S. Targets Iran-Russia Network Over Oil Sent to Syria

The network helped transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in cash to Hezbollah and Hamas, the U.S. Treasury said.

Oil

Russian Oil Producer Quits Iran Projects Due to Sanctions — Sources

A source Zarubezhneft said imminent U.S. sanctions against Iran meant it had pulled the plug on the projects.

Iran

Russia Voices 'Unconditional' Support for Iran Nuclear Deal

The remaining parties to the agreement agreed to keep working to maintain trade with Iran despite new U.S. sanctions.

Iran

Russia and Iran Working on Coordinated Defense Against U.S. Sanctions, Official Says

Ryabkov was in Tehran on Monday for talks on how to keep the Iran nuclear deal alive.

opinion

What Russia Wins From the Caspian Sea Deal (Op-ed)

Moscow’s efforts to broker a 25-year impasse bolster its position in the region.

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