US, Europe meddle in Russian elections

Russian elections – Tensions have escalated between the United States and Russia.

Exports of Iranian goods to Russia to double in 2 months

TEHRAN- Exports of Iranian products to Russia will be doubled within the next two months, the chairman of Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce announced.

Moscow not committed to possible anti-Iran sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN – Russia’s ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan has said that Moscow will not be committed to possible new sanctions against Iran by European countries and the United States.

Russia: Nuclear deal not requiring any supplements

TEHRAN – The Russian ambassador to the international organizations in Vienna said on Friday that the Iran nuclear deal does not require any supplementary agreements.

Iran, Russia, Turkey hold Syria talks in Astana

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Astana, the Kazak capital, on Friday to discuss the dire humanitarian situation in Syria as well as successes and difficulties in the process of de-escalation.

Russian MP: Iran playing important role in terror fight

TEHRAN - Shamil Sultanov, a member of the lower house of the Russian legislature known as the Duma, has said that Iran is playing an important role in fighting terrorists in the Middle East region and this cannot be ignored.

Iran, Russia, Turkey to hold Syria meeting in Astana

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey are set to meet in Kazakhstan next week as the three countries attempt to move forward with a plan to end nearly seven years of war in Syria.

Intl. car rally to cross major Iranian cities

TEHRAN – An international car rally will traverse Iran during its cross-country expedition of 22,000 kms, connecting India’s Bhilai to Russia’s St. Petersburg.

Boroujerdi to attend economic forum in Russia

TEHRAN – Head of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Alaeddin Boroujerdi is scheduled to attend the international economic forum in Moscow on March 6-7.

Zarif, Lavrov hold phone talks on regional developments

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone conversation on Thursday.

Lavrov: Revising Iran deal ‘extremely dangerous’

TEHRAN – It would be “extremely dangerous” to revise the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, calling for discussing all issues on the basis of consensus and with the participation of Tehran.

Russia vetoes anti-Iran UN Security Council resolution

A UK-drafted resolution aimed at pressuring Iran over alleged weapons supplies to Yemeni fighters has failed at the UN Security Council.

Iranian trade delegation to embark for Russia in early March

TERHAN- A delegation from Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce will make a visit to Russia on March 4 and 5, 2018, the portal of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) reported.

Iranian handicrafts to come into sight in World Cup

TEHRAN – Collections of Iranian handicrafts will find their ways to the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Turkey turning the tables on Iran, Russia, Syria: analyst

TEHRAN – Turkey’s ongoing offensive in northwestern Syria sends a clear message to Iran, Russia, and Syria that they should make big concessions to Ankara over Syria, an American analyst has said.

Zionist-Saudi hype set to overwhelm Iran's call for 'security networking'

MOSCOW - The Iranian foreign minister took part in a Russian-hosted forum on regional security, the Valdai Discussion Club, on Monday, fast on the back of his attendance at the Munich Security Conference the day earlier.

Rouhani calls for closer Tehran-Ankara-Moscow consultation on Syria

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani telephoned his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday saying that Tehran-Ankara-Moscow cooperation and consultation on Syria have proven “positive” and “influential” and called closer interaction between the three countries to bring an end to the conflict in the Syria.

By Ali Alemi 

The conflict continues in the United States

TEHRAN - Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election (2016) is still open. This is while Russian officials have said they have not intervened in the presidential election. A review of the Reuters news agency in this regard suggests that in the near future, we will witness intense conflicts between the American security authorities and the White House officials.

By Martin Love

The charges against Russians are Mickey Mouse   

NORTH CAROLINA - If it were not simply insane, you’d have to laugh: Months of investigation, many millions of bucks spent, and U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller, a former head of the FBI, announces last week an indictment of 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities, accusing them of interfering in the 2016 presidential election and operating fake social media accounts.

Russia, U.S. compete in Syria: military advisor

TEHRAN – Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military adviser to the Leader, said on Saturday that Syria and Iraq have been the scene of geostrategic competitions between the U.S. and Russia.

Rouhani offers condolences to Putin over plane crash

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani late on Tuesday offered condolences to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin over the recent deadly plane crash near Moscow.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Sochi summit helping solve the Syrian crisis

TEHRAN - Last Tuesday, the Syrian Peace Summit, called the "National Dialogue Congress", was held in Sochi, Russia, with different groups of participants including members of the Bashar al-Assad’s administration, its supporters and some opposition groups.

Iran-Russia contract not an oil-for-goods deal: ambassador

TEHRAN – Half of the funds that Iran receives from the contract to supply oil to Russia will be spent on financing joint projects, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei has said.

Boosting Iran-Russia co-op essential: Larijani

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Tuesday that it is essential for Iran and Russia to expand cooperation in order to “make more advances”.

Zangeneh denies claims on oil for fighter jet barter

TEHRAN – Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh has dismissed claims on an agreement between Tehran and Moscow to barter oil for Russian fighter aircraft.

Russian experts set to visit Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility

TEHRAN – Behrooz Kamalvandi, spokesman for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has said that a team of Russian specialists will visit the Fordow nuclear facility on Sunday as part of a project on stable isotopes.

Russia, IAEA discuss Iran deal

TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov on Monday met with IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Safeguards Tero Varjoranta to discuss the Iran deal and other issues.

Russian tour operators weighing Iran destinations

TEHRAN – A cluster of Russian tour operators and travel marketers have commenced tours across Iran to weigh its diverse destinations in a bid to deepen tourism cooperation with the southern neighbor.

Senior MP seeks strong parliamentary ties with Moscow

TEHRAN – Ali Motahari, the deputy parliament speaker, said on Tuesday that expansion of parliamentary ties between Iran and Russia can facilitate improving political, economic and cultural relations.