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Syria has right to authorize Iranian troops on its soil: Russian diplomat

Mikhail Bogdanov, the Russian deputy foreign minister, has said that it is Syria’s sovereign right to authorize Iranian troops on its soil.

Iran has advisory role in anti-terror fight in Syria: Russia

TEHRAN – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has said that Iran’s presence in Syria is limited to military advisers and servicemen assisting Syrians in the fight against terrorism, Sputnik News reported on Saturday.

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Deciphering the new American game in Syria / Washington's dream for southern Syria

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov, has announced an agreement between Russia, the United States and Jordan to hold a meeting on tensions in southern Syria. He stressed that officials from three countries in Amman would come together to discuss the condition of Southwest Syria.

Iran, Russia to maintain co-op in terror fight: diplomat

TEHRAN - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Hossein Jaberi Ansari said on Friday that Tehran and Moscow will seriously continue cooperation in fight against terrorism.

Envoy: Tehran seeking regional dialogue

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to Moscow, Mehdi Sanaei, has reiterated that Tehran’s policy is to help resolve regional crises through peaceful means, saying the Islamic Republic is seeking to create stability in the Middle East.

Russia says ready to mediate between S. Arabia and Iran

Russia is ready and willing to mediate in establishing relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has stated.

Iran, Turkey getting closer on Syria: spokesman

TEHRAN – Backing opposing sides in the Syrian conflict, Iran and Turkey are now in a “better position” vis-à-vis the creation of de-escalation zones in the embattled country, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday. 

Iran, Turkey, Russia huddle in Moscow on Syria 

TEHRAN – The deputy foreign ministers of Iran, Russia, and Turkey huddled in chilly Moscow on Friday as the troika is making last-ditch efforts to hash out differences over the Syrian crisis in the run-up to the Astana talks due to take place on Jan. 23.

Russia says informed Iran of U.S. suggestion on Syria

TEHRAN – The Russian deputy foreign minister for African and Arab affairs on Wednesday said his country informed Iran of the U.S. suggestions on Syria when he recently visited Iran, Tasnim reported.

Putin’s envoy due in Tehran for talks on Syria

TEHRAN – Russia’s presidential representative for the Middle East and Africa is scheduled to visit Iran on Monday for talks on issues of mutual interest, including the ongoing crisis in Syria, Ebrahim Rahimpour, deputy foreign minister for Asia-Pacific Affairs, told IRNA on Thursday. 

Iranian, Russian deputy FMs discuss Syria issue

TEHRAN – In a telephone conversation on Monday Iranian and Russian deputy foreign ministers discussed the latest developments in Syria, IRNA reported.