World's top arms producers see revenues rise on the back of wars and regional tensions

Revenues from sales of arms and military services by the 100 largest companies in the industry reached $632 billion in 2023, a real-terms increase of 4.2 percent compared with 2022, according to new data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), available at www.sipri.org.

Russia vows retaliation after saying it downed eight US-made long-range missiles

Russia has vowed retaliation after claiming to have shot down eight US-made ATACMS missiles fired by Ukraine on Saturday morning.

Russia rules out German and Japanese Security Council bids

Germany and Japan will never become permanent members of the UN Security Council, Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has said.

Tehran, Moscow set to explore new avenues in upcoming strategic agreement: Lavrov

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has announced that a forthcoming strategic cooperation agreement between Iran and Russia is poised to open new avenues for the expansion of bilateral partnerships in various areas, including defense and security.

Russia calls for neutrality in IAEA's approach to Iran’s nuclear program

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has criticized the United States and European countries for their approach to Iran’s nuclear program, labeling their policies as provocative and detrimental to international stability.

Iranian President to visit Russia on January 17

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to visit Russia next month to finalize a landmark agreement on a comprehensive strategic partnership between Tehran and Moscow, according to Iran's ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali.

Why is the Russian embassy in Tehran raising its perimeter wall?

TEHRAN – The Russian Embassy in Iran has addressed recent media speculation regarding construction work on its premises, clarifying that the ongoing adjustments to its perimeter wall are part of a routine maintenance project and not a reaction to any specific threat or concern.

Pezeshkian tells Russian Deputy PM Iran resolved to complete Rasht-Astara railroad

TEHRAN – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the nation's unwavering commitment to completing the Rasht-Astara railroad project, a crucial part of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). 

Diplomatic talks lay groundwork for Pezeshkian’s Moscow visit

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Rudenko met Friday to discuss Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Moscow.

Iran becomes Türkiye’s second-largest source of tourism in November

TEHRAN - Iranian tourists have emerged as Türkiye’s second-largest group of visitors in November, contributing significantly to the country’s booming tourism sector.

Russia’s Medvedev threatens punishment over attack on senior general Kirillov

The Kyiv regime will pay dearly for the death of Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev warned on Tuesday.

Russia must be prepared for conflict with NATO: defense minister

A direct clash between Russia and NATO could happen within the next ten years and the country must be prepared for it, Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has said.

Iranian FM receives updates on latest developments surrounding Syria, Russia 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi received separate briefings on Sunday concerning the situations in Syria and Russia, as well as Iran’s bilateral ties with the two countries. 

Knowledge-based companies to attend Ruplastica expo in Russia

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science, Iranian knowledge-based companies will participate in the 27th edition of the Ruplastica exhibition which will be held in Moscow from January 21 to 24.

Russia says it has established contact with HTS

Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov says there has been direct contact with the political committee of HTS and Moscow, the TASS and Interfax news agencies have reported.

Russian intel agents flew Assad out via air base in Syria: Bloomberg

As Syrian militants advanced toward the capital Damascus, the Kremlin moved to save its ally President Bashar al-Assad, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.

Russia decries ‘destabilizing’ Israeli strikes in Syria

The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned Israel's strikes on Syria and the creation of a “buffer zone” along the Israel-annexed Golan Heights, calling for rapid “stabilization” in the country, the Moscow Times reported. 

Syria’s Assad and family in Moscow

Syrian President Bashar Assad whose government has collapsed is in Moscow, Russian state media said on Sunday citing a source in the Kremlin.

Ambassador Jalali talks cooperation, regional developments with parliamentary delegation in Russia

TEHRAN – Kazem Jalali, the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow, held a meeting with a visiting parliamentary delegation from Iran to discuss key issues surrounding bilateral cooperation and regional dynamics.

Iran condemns Ukraine's support for terrorist groups in Syria

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Ministry has issued a strong rebuke of Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of violating international obligations by supporting terrorist groups in West Asia.

Tehran, Moscow discuss multilateral cooperation in high-ranking meeting

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi reaffirmed Iran's commitment to tackling regional and global issues through cooperation during talks with Russian Deputy Foreign Ministers Andrey Rudenko and Sergei Ryabkov in Moscow.

'NATO chief's statement linking Iran to Ukraine war is irresponsible'

TEHRAN - Iran has criticized the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for “weirdly” setting the agenda for the incoming U.S. administration, advising him instead to answer for increasing global insecurity due to policies of certain member states of the Western military alliance.

Iran, Russia, and Turkey to meet on the Syria conflict in Qatar

TEHRAN – The foreign ministers of the three guarantors of the Astana peace process will meet in Doha, Qatar, soon to discuss the resurgence of terrorism in Syria, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Wednesday.

The future of Syria: Implications for global and regional powers

TEHRAN - As Donald Trump will take power in the White House on January 20, the strategic regions of the world are now being trapped in a situation known as "tactical wars". These conflicts do not seek a definitive victory but rather aim to create a state of instability and uncertainty in key areas vital to U.S. global interests.

Conference on Islamic and Iranian studies held in Dagestan

TEHRAN - The fifth scientific conference honoring the legacy of Magomed-Nuri Osmanov, a prominent Russian Islamic scholar and linguist, was held in Makhachkala, the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, on Saturday.

By Axel de Vernou Farrell Gregory

The BRICS summit, de-dollarization, and the global realignment

Last month’s BRICS summit saw representatives from thirty-six countries discuss the formation of a new world order without dollar dominance—and, by extension, one in which America and its allies no longer play a preeminent role. As BRICS member states alleviate bilateral tensions and Global South countries turn away from American aid, Washington urgently needs to adjust to today’s shifting geopolitical landscape.