Moscow condemns U.S. oil sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN – Russia has reiterated its opposition to the U.S. for tightening oil sanctions against Iran, saying that the United States is trying to complicate the internal situation in Iran.

Moscow says Iran rigorously adhering to JCPOA

TEHRAN – Tehran is rigorously complying with the nuclear deal it signed with world powers in July 2015, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.

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Russia calls U.S. pressure on business with Iran ‘unacceptable’, ‘deeply concerning’

Maria Zakharova, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, said on Friday that the U.S. attempts to stop Russia’s lawful operations in Iran are “unacceptable” and “deeply concerning”.

Russia voices determination in working with Iran

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said her country is determined to strengthen cooperation with Iran.

‘Russia continuing Iran co-up after U.S. JCPOA exit’

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has stressed his country’s determination to maintain cooperation with Iran in the aftermath of U.S. withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and restoration of sanctions, IRNA reported on Friday.

Russia says firm to maintain Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday that Moscow is determined to maintain the Iran nuclear deal jointly with other parties, Tele Trader reported, citing local media. 

Russia: U.S. demands to Iran ‘totally unacceptable’

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday the U.S. has put forward totally unacceptable demands to Iran, criticizing the U.S. government for its policy of “ultimatums” and “threats” towards Iran.

Russia calls nuclear deal ‘irrevocable’ document

TEHRAN – The Russian Foreign Ministry has said the nuclear agreement is not a simple deal, calling it an “irrevocable” document which has been confirmed by the UN Security Council.

Russian Far East e-visa available for Iranians as of Aug.

TEHRAN - Electronic permissions for visiting the free port of Vladivostok in Russian Far East will be issued form Aug. 1 for Iranians and travelers from 17 other countries, IRNA reported on Thursday.

Russia says ties with Iran based on national interests 

TEHRAN - Russia builds relations with Tehran on the basis of national interests, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova told reporters on Thursday. 

Russia hopes for long-term co-op with Turkey, Iran on Syria

Russia hopes that its cooperation with Turkey and Iran on the Syria crisis will be long-term, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday.