China hails joint military exercises with Iran and Russia

TEHRAN - China on Thursday hailed the recent joint naval exercises with Russia and Iran in the Sea of Oman, saying the drills boosted the ability of their navies to conduct diversified maritime missions.

Iran hopes strategic pact with Russia finalized ‘in a month’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Wednesday expressed hope that the long-term strategic cooperation agreement between Tehran and Moscow will be finalized in “less than a month.”

Iran FM visits Moscow for talks with Lavrov on nuclear deal

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian arrived in Moscow late on Tuesday for talks on the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.

Iran FM to visit Moscow on Wednesday

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian is set to visit Moscow on Wednesday for talks with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, Iran’s ambassador to Moscow said on Tuesday.

Iranian, Russian universities discuss ways to broaden ties

TEHRAN – Officials from the University of Gilan and the University of Lomonosov held a meeting to enhance cooperation.

Tehran, Moscow plan to implement visa-free tours this year: Russian minister

TEHRAN - Russia and Iran plan to implement a visa-free tourist travel agreement between the two countries in 2023, Russian Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov has said.

Ghalenoei announces Iran squad for two friendlies

TEHRAN – Newly-appointed head coach of Iran national football team Amir Ghalenoei invited 32 players for two matches against Russia and Kenya.

MITT: Iran promotes vacation destinations, ancient crafts at Moscow fair

TEHRAN – Iran has taken part in the 29th International Travel & Hospitality Show, turning the spotlight on travel destinations, cultural heritage and crafts of the ancient land.

Iran, China, Russia kick off joint naval drill

TEHRAN – Military forces from Iran, China, and Russia launched join military naval drills in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday, according to the Chinese Defense Ministry. 

Iran football team likely to play Indonesia

TEHRAN – Iran national football team will likely play Indonesia in a friendly match in late March.

“Parallax” named best at Spirit of Fire film festival

TEHRAN – Iranian movie “Parallax” has won the Golden Taiga for best film at the 21st Spirit of Fire International Festival of Film Debuts in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia.

Iran finalizes deal to buy Russian Su-35 fighter jets

TEHRAN – Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to purchase Russian Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, a Russian state-run news outlet reported.

SCO able to resist Western unilateralism, Raisi says

TEHRAN- President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran said on Tuesday that the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has the capacity to stand against unilateralism by the Western world.

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All responsible governments should strongly help end Ukraine war: ex-NATO official

TEHRAN - A former senior NATO official urges all “responsible governments” in the world to press Russia to end the war on Ukraine.

Iranian Foreign Ministry urges peaceful end to Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN - One year after the outbreak of conflict, the Iranian Foreign Ministry on Sunday expressed concern over the material and human losses in Ukraine, highlighting the need for the international community to step up efforts for an “immediate peaceful” resolution of the issue through diplomacy.

Fatima Masoumeh shrine visited by sightseers from 82 countries

TEHRAN – Travelers from 82 countries paid visits to the holy shrine of Fatima Masoumeh (SA) during the first eleven months of the current Iranian calendar year, started in March 2022. Located in Qom, the shrine is where the sister of Imam Reza (AS), the 8th Shia Imam, is laid to rest.

EU slaps fresh sanctions on Iran, Russia

TEHRAN- The European Union announced that it has sanctioned several Iranian entities while repeating the claims of Iran’s military aid to Russia in the Ukraine war.

West not in position to judge or preach others: Iran envoy

TEHRAN- Abbas Bagherpour, the Iranian ambassador to Austria, emphasized that the West is not in a position to criticize or preach others at this time due to its dismal track record in terms of military activities.

Tehran prepared to host 3+3 South Caucasus meeting

TEHRAN- The Iranian foreign minister has said Tehran is ready to hold a foreign ministerial conference within the framework a 3+3 group, which includes three southern Caucasus nations of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia and their three neighbors, Russia, Iran and Turkey.

Iran arrivals in Russia are on the rise

TEHRAN – The number of Iranian passengers visiting Russia is on the rise, a Russian tourism expert has said.

Iran Sports Minister Sajadi meets Russian counterpart Matytsin

TEHRAN – Iran Sports Minister Hamid Sajadi met his Russian counterpart Oleg Matytsin in the sports ministry headquarters on Wednesday.

No pressure can prevent Russia from cooperating with Tehran: Moscow

TEHRAN- Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Monday that external pressure and sanctions cannot prevent her nation’s collaboration with Iran.