Visa-free group tours between Iran and Russia yet to start despite previous claim

TEHRAN—Visa-free group tours between Iran and Russia have not begun despite a previous announcement saying it would be implemented as of August 1.

Russian arrivals in Iran up 2.2 percent in summer

TEHRAN - Russian arrivals in Iran have soared some 2.2 percent this summer compared to the same period last year.

Top advisor calls for close maritime co-op with Russia, China

TEHRAN- A top military adviser to Leader of the Islamic Revolution has averred a new plan to strengthen Iran’s naval force and presence in international waterways, advocating for strong maritime cooperation with China and Russia.

Geopolitical pressure won’t impact Iran-Russia ties: Moscow

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov has said that military cooperation between Iran and Russia will not succumb to geopolitical pressure. 

Iran cannot be isolated: ambassador

TEHRAN - Tehran's ambassador to Russia has said that Iran's membership in the BRICS group, along with the country’s capabilities, pave the way for further business interactions for Iran.

Chinese defense chief emphasizes respect for Iran’s national sovereignty

Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to exchange military attachés

TEHRAN- China’s Defense Minister Li Shangfu on Thursday reaffirmed Beijing’s support for Iran’s national sovereignty.

Ukraine war was triggered by US excessive demands: top Iranian general

TEHRAN- Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has noted that the destructive war in Ukraine is the result of U.S.-led unreasonable and exorbitant demands.

Iran to showcase military capabilities in Moscow forum

TEHRAN – The military attaché of the Iranian embassy in Moscow has said that an Iranian military delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow to participate in a Russian military exhibition.

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Iran's determination forced Russia to change its position

Kayhan wrote that Iran’s strong reaction to the Russian foreign minister’s support for a GCC declaration on the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs in the Persian Gulf forced Moscow to back down. It said: The speed with which the Kremlin withdrew from its joint position with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council regarding the three Iranian islands shows that Moscow clearly feels that it needs Iran more than Iran needs Russia.

Russia’s Mantra Tourus to deepen ties with Iran

TEHRAN - Russia’s Mantra Tourus Holding is willing to foster collaboration with Iran’s tourism sector as the two counties scrap visa requirements for groups of five to 50 travelers.

Tehran, Moscow launch visa-free access for tourist groups

TEHRAN— On Tuesday, Russia and Iran officially implemented visa-free tourist exchanges dedicated to groups of five to 50 travelers.

Russian travels to Iran expected to rise in autumn

TEHRAN - Demand for tours to Iran is expected to grow as the high autumn season approaches, and the launch of visa-free travel for groups will attract even more Russians to the country, according to the Russian Union of Travel Industry.

Tehran, Moscow discuss telecom cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia discussed avenues for increased cooperation in various fields of telecommunication.

Iranian nationals to obtain simplified e-visas to enter Russia

TEHRAN – Passport holders from Iran and some other countries will be offered electronic visas to enter the Russian Federation under President Vladimir Putin’s new orders.

Iran, Russia mull forming cooperative shipping company: envoy

TEHRAN- Iran’s ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has said authorities in Tehran and Moscow are exploring the formation of a cooperative shipping firm as part of efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation.

Iran calls for swift implementation of Tehran-Moscow agreements

TEHRAN – Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s First-Vice President, has underlined the need to accelerate the implementation of agreements signed between Iran and Russia. 

Moscow, St. Petersburg to host Iranian Cultural Week

TEHRAN – The Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg will be hosting an Iranian Cultural Week, which will start on July 4.

Iran ready to implement mutual visa-free travel agreement with Russia

TEHRAN – Iran is ready to waive visa requirements reciprocally with Russia, based on an agreement the two countries previously secured for certain tourist groups.

Persian inscription identified on mosque mihrab in Russia

TEHRAN – A centuries-old inscription bearing a Persian poem has been identified in a mosque located in the Russian city of Derbent situated on the western shores of the Caspian Sea, in present-day Dagestan.

Cementing ties with Russia in accordance with Iran’s interests: envoy

TEHRAN - Tehran’s Ambassador to Moscow, Kazem Jalali, has stated that despite media hoopla surrounding Iran-Russia relations, the Islamic Republic believes that increasing ties with Russia will benefit Iran.

Tehran, Moscow sign memorandum of understanding on tourism

TEHRAN - Iran and Russia on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand tourism cooperation.

Universities of Tehran and Moscow to build joint research satellite

TEHRAN – The University of Tehran and the Moscow State University will start working on building a research satellite in the near future.

Tehran, Moscow universities seek to broaden cooperation

TEHRAN - Mohammad Moqimi, the president of the University of Tehran, and Viktor Sadovnichy, the rector of the Lomonosov Moscow State University discussed ways to expand bilateral relations.

Iran is an emerging destination for Russians: expert

TEHRAN – A Russian travel expert believes that Iran, as a travel destination, is still obscure for potential Russian travelers. However, its Islamic culture may be a strong incentive to draw sightseers.

Iran defense chief arrives in Moscow for quadrilateral meeting

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiyani arrived in the Russian capital to take part in a joint meeting with counterparts from Russia, Turkey, and Syria.

Moscow to host rectors of Iranian, Russian universities

TEHRAN – The Sixth Forum of Rectors of Russian and Iranian Universities will be held on April 27 at the University of Lomonosov, Moscow.

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.

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.

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.