Iran to work with China, Russia on nuclear deal: Boroujerdi

TEHRAN - Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of the Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, has said that Iran is working with Russia and China on the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

Lunar eclipse 2019: from Australia to UK, stargazers enjoy bright side of the moon

Stargazers around the world have enjoyed a view of a global lunar eclipse, delighting people from Dehli to Dublin.

Iran’s offensive power would be devastating, Army chief warns

TEHRAN – Commander of the Iranian Army said on Sunday that Iran’s offensive power would be devastating for the aggressors.

First shipment of Russian S-400 systems delivered to Turkey

The first shipment of the Russian S-400 missile system has arrived in Turkey, according to the Turkish defence ministry, moving the NATO member closer to a new standoff with the United States.

By Morteza Khansari

A new world order with changes in power balance: Dividing the world into opponents and friends

TEHRAN - By withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF), the United States and Russia finally pulled away the iron curtain of the cold war. Seemingly, the two countries want to change the common defensive methods and are now unveiling their high-tech nuclear weapons and missiles and have started threatening each other with nuclear weapons.

By staff and agency

Russia to continue trade with Iran regardless of U.S. sanctions

Russian Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov has said that Russia will ignore the U.S. sanctions against Iran and will continue trade with the country without creating any special mechanisms.

By staff and agency

‘Russia understands reason behind Iran’s nuclear steps’

Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to international organizations in Vienna, said on Sunday that Moscow understands the reason behind Iran’s steps in reducing commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

By Damir Nazarov

The Zionist presence in Islamic part Ural

WEST SIBERIA/ TYUMEN - These days, mainstream media mentions very little about proliferation of Zionism in the Russian Federation. And when there is any mention what is mainly referred to is the presence of Chabad movement and perhaps a strong lobby of Zionism in Kremlin.

Moscow condemns seizure of Iranian tanker

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has slammed Britain for seizing an Iran-operated supertanker off the coast of Gibraltar.

Turkey, Russia, Iran to hold summit on Syria in August

TEHRAN - Ankara will host a trilateral summit with the participation of Russia and Iran in August, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Thursday.

By Saeed Sobhani

The conflict between Trump and Carter

The struggle between Donald Trump and Jimmy Carter in recent days has attracted many political analysts in the United States. This conflict has occurred in the worst possible time for Trump. The president of the United States does not have a good status in public polls and states.

Russia ‘ready to deliver S-400 to Iran,’ no request made yet

Russia says it is ready to deliver advanced S-400 air defense missile systems to Iran but says it has not yet received any official request from the Islamic Republic for such a sale.

UAE says no evidence to blame any country for tanker explosions

TEHRAN – “Honestly we can’t point the blame at any country because we don’t have evidence,” and need to ensure evidence is “precise and convincing,” UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said in his most recent statements about recent attacks on tankers off the shores of his country.

Russia says ready to help offset U.S. sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – Moscow says along with its partners it is prepared to take steps to counter new sanctions that the U.S. imposed on Iran on Monday. 

Russia hails IRGC ‘huge contribution’ to terror fight

TEHRAN – A senior Russian official on Tuesday hailed the “huge contribution” of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to the battle against ISIL terrorists.

Moscow opposed to acts against JCPOA, envoy says

TEHRAN – Russian Ambassador to Tehran Levan Dzhagaryan says his country is opposed to any act against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran ease past Russia at Volleyball Nations League

TEHRAN – Iran overpowered Russia in three sets in the third match of week three of the 2019 Volleyball Nations League on Sunday.

Iranian movies line up for Russia Kinolikbez

TEHRAN – Nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in Kinolikbez, a film festival that will take place in Saint Petersburg, Russia from July 3 to 7.

U.S. bullying has brought Iran, China, Russia closer together: Rouhani aide

TEHRAN – Hesamoddin Ashna, a senior advisor to President Hassan Rouhani, believes that the bullying approach by the United States has brought Iran, China and Russia closer together more than ever.

By Martin Love

Nothing is so dangerous as a wounded beast backed into a corner by itself…

NORTH CAROLINA - Trump’s foreign policy slant in the past year has gone so far off the rails touting the demands of right-wing Zionists and their supporters both in Israel and the U.S. that the U.S. is rarely seen as anything but a dangerous, rogue element across the world stirring up enmity and harm.

Rouhani congratulates Putin on Russia Day

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, expressing confidence that bilateral relations will expand and deepen.

Zarif’s special aide visits Moscow for regional consultations

TEHRAN – Ali Asghar Khaji, who acts as senior assistant to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif for political affairs, visited Moscow on Monday for talks on regional issues with Russian officials, IRNA reported.

Foreign Ministry says “Iranian experts have devised one system that is nothing short of the S-400 missile system.” 

Tehran says placed no order for Russian S400

TEHRAN – Tehran says contrary to a report claiming otherwise, Iran has not placed any order to buy the S-400 air defense system from Russia.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman says will visit Iran soon

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has announced plans to travel to Tehran in order to confer with Iranian Foreign Ministry officials.

EU mechanism for settlements with Iran failing to gain momentum: Russia's EU envoy

(TASS) - The Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges (INSTEX), a European Union’s mechanism for financial settlements with Iran, is failing to gain momentum, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the European Union Vladimir Chizhov told TASS on Friday.

Russia says didn’t receive request from Iran to buy S-400 systems 

TEHRAN – Russia has not received any requests from Iran to buy S-400 air defense systems, Russia’s deputy prime minister has said.

Iran to participate in Granatkin Memorial International Tournament

TEHRAN – Iran will participate at the in 2019 Granatkin Memorial International Tournament in St. Petersburg.

Russian ambassador: U.S. to bear guilt for possible collapse of JCPOA

TEHRAN – Russia’s ambassador to Iran says the U.S. is to be accountable for a probable collapse of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, from which Washington withdrew in 2018.

Ryabkov refutes Bolton’s claim that Iran had a role in UAE oil tankers attack

U.S. pressure campaign meant to blackmail Iran: Russia

TEHRAN – Russia’s deputy foreign minister has said that Washington is exerting pressure on Iran in a bid to “blackmail” the country, adding that Washington does not seem to be sincere in its offer to engage in dialog with Tehran.

Ryabkov to visit Iran to discuss nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov is scheduled to visit Iran on May 29 to discuss the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.