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Articles with tag "Iran"

Russian Nuclear Chief Condemns Strike at Iran’s Bushehr Power Plant

The UN’s nuclear watchdog said Iran had informed it that “a projectile hit the premises” of the nuclear plant on Tuesday night.
opinion Casey Michel

Russia Is Failing Its Allies When It Matters Most

Actions speak louder than words — and Moscow is even denying reports that it's supporting Iran at all.
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Russian Urals Crude Delivered to India Nears $100 as Iran War Lifts Prices

The current level marks the highest since 2022, when Russia began exporting large volumes of oil to the Indian market after being hit by Western sanctions...
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Russian Consulate in Iran’s Isfahan Closes After Deadly Weekend Attacks

The consulate in Isfahan was previously damaged in an attack on a nearby government building.
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Moscow Piles Pressure on U.S. Over Oil Sanctions

The U.S. said it will temporarily allow the sale of oil from Russia that is at sea as nations scramble to boost supply and bring down prices.
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Kadyrov Slams ‘Unacceptable’ Iranian Strikes on UAE

At the same time, he condemned the U.S.-Israeli offensive on Iran as a “treacherous attack during the holy month of Ramadan.”
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After Iran, Russia Could Be Trump’s Next Target, Communist Leader Warns

“We’ll be torn apart worse than Yugoslavia, Iraq and Libya combined,” Gennady Zyuganov said in the State Duma.
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Russia Helping Iran With ‘Advanced Drone Tactics’ – CNN

White House officials have sought to downplay earlier reports that Moscow is sharing intelligence with the Iranian military.
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Russian Consulate in Central Iran Damaged in Airstrike

The Foreign Ministry called the attack a “blatant violation” of international norms and called on “all parties” to respect the “inviolability...
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Russian Tour Operators Lose $37M in First 10 Days of Middle East War, Industry Group Says

The industry’s biggest financial blow may still lie ahead as tour operators prepare to refund customers for canceled trips.
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Kremlin Evades Questions About U.S. Warning Against Intel Sharing With Iran

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had "strongly" communicated to Russia not to share targeting information with Tehran.
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Putin and Trump Discuss Iran and Ukraine Wars

After the call, Trump said he would waive sanctions on oil from "some countries" to boost supply and bring down prices.
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opinion Nikita Smagin

Russia’s Investments in Iran At Risk, Regardless of War’s Outcome

Russia was the largest foreign investor in Iran each year since 2022. The war could transform their economic relationship.
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Putin Vows ‘Unwavering Support’ to Iran’s New Ayatollah

“At a time when Iran is confronting armed aggression, your tenure in this high position will undoubtedly require great courage and dedication,” Putin...
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Putin and Iran’s Pezeshkian Hold Phone Call as Middle East War Escalates

The Kremlin said Putin reaffirmed Russia’s position that hostilities must stop immediately and that disputes surrounding Iran and the wider Middle East...
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Pentagon Says It’s ‘Not Concerned’ by Reports Russia Helping Iran Target U.S. Forces

U.S. sources told the Washington Post that Russia is engaged in a “pretty comprehensive effort” to help Iran target American forces.
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Russia Giving Iran Intel to Target U.S. Military Forces – Washington Post

The targeting information has included the locations of American warships and aircraft, officials told the newspaper.
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Moscow Police Detain Iranians Celebrating Khamenei’s Death – Reports

Participants reportedly shouted “Thank you, United States of America” and ignored officers’ orders to disperse.
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Regions Calling: Who Is Putin’s Man for the Middle East?

Tatarstan's head describes himself as a “coordinator of workings with the Islamic world.” What does that mean when the region is at war?
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Russian Embassy in Tehran Says It Evacuated Women and Children

The dozens of people were taken across the border to neighboring Azerbaijan, after which a Russian Emergency Situations Ministry plane flew the group back...
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