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Russia says building coalitions in Persian Gulf may lead to sad consequences

Russia’s acting envoy to the United Nations Dmitry Polyansky warned on Tuesday that building coalitions in the Persian Gulf may lead to sad consequences, inviting UN Security Council member states to discuss its Concept for collective security in the region.

Khayyam Intl. Exhibition of Photography to go to Russia

TEHRAN – A selection of works shown during the 6th Khayyam International Exhibition of Photography will go on display in an exhibition opening today in the Russian city of Penza.

“Finding Farideh” to compete in Flahertiana festival

TEHRAN – Iranian documentary “Finding Farideh” will be competing in the 19th Flahertiana International Documentary Film Festival during September in Perm, Russia, the organizers have announced.

By Pooya Mirzaee

American sanctions and global economic crisis

TEHRAN - U.S. new sanctions on Iran, Russia, Venezuela and N. Korea and tariff conflicts with China and E.U. is going to be a part of daily news. Broadening the criteria of sanctions and putting concentration on financial systems, not only decreases the effect of the sanctions in wider view but also makes the policy makers of the targeted countries to reach to this conclusion that for preventing the collapse of international economy, global financial system generally and common global trade currency (USD) specially must be replaced with more independent alternatives.

Russia beat Iran to secure Tokyo quota

TEHRAN – Iran national volleyball team lost to Russia in straight sets (25-19, 25-23, 25-23) in the men’s Tokyo Volleyball Qualification on Sunday.

Russian envoy warns about ultra-regional presence in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Russia's ambassador to Iran has warned about any mistake by the ultra-regional forces in the Persian Gulf.

Iran's military is making strides into twenty-first century technology: National Interest

Whereas (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council states spend lavishly on high-end, off-the-shelf, U.S.-built platforms, decades of sanctions and post-revolutionary strategic decisions to be militarily self-sufficient has led the Islamic Republic to focus more on its own indigenous industries.

Abdul Mahdi's government is still faltering in its performance: Diyari Salih

In an Interview with Diyari Salih. An Iraqi academic. PhD in Political Geography. Post Doctorate in International Relations,we analyzed new political and economical developments in Iraq:

Iran, Russia sign classified military deal: Navy chief

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian armed forces have signed a “classified” agreement to expand cooperation through a series of projects, Chief of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Sunday.

Shahram Mahmoudi misses FIVB Intercontinental Olympic Qualification

TEHRAN - Iran opposite spiker Shahram Mahmoudi missed the 2019 FIVB Men's Volleyball Intercontinental Olympic Qualification Tournament.

Iran basketball emerge victorious over Russia in friendly

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team defeated Russia 91-84 in Moscow Sunday night as part of preparation for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Tehran condemns U.S. sanctions against Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia, describing it as ‘economic terrorism’.

Russia: Persian Gulf mission crude attempt by U.S. to pressure Iran

TEHRAN - On Thursday Russia spoke against a U.S.-proposed naval coalition in the Persian Gulf, saying it is a pretext for Washington to further pressure Tehran and destabilize the Persian Gulf region.

Iran expresses positive view toward Russia’s Persian Gulf security proposal

TEHRAN – Tehran has expressed its positive outlook towards a Russia-proposed security plan to reduce tension in the Persian Gulf region.

Iranians advised to avoid traveling to certain regions in Russia

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Moscow has advised Iranian citizens not to travel to Russia’s northern and southern regions.

Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drills in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Navy has said Iran and Russia will soon hold a joint war game in the Indian Ocean which will extend to the Strait of Hormuz and also the Persian Gulf.

Iran basketball win Portugal four-team tournament

TEHRAN – Iran national basketball team claimed the title of the Oliveira de Azeméis International Tournament.

Ambassador says Russia not after U.S. permission for cooperation with Iran

TEHRAN – Russia’s envoy to Iran has said that Moscow will never ask for permission from the United States for cooperation with Iran.

Tehran, Moscow to cooperate on non-ionizing radiation safety

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will be cooperating in non-ionizing radiation safety, a division of the nuclear science, according to the outcome of a recent meeting between officials on the two sides.

Children impressed by “Am I a Wolf?” at Russia Insomnia animation festival   

TEHRAN – Iranian director Amir-Hushang Moein’s acclaimed movie “Am I a Wolf?” won the Children’s Dreams award at the 7th Insomnia International Animation Film Festival in Kaluga, Russia, the organizers have announced.

Russia: Iran must not be blamed for all regional problems

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Iran should not be blamed for everything that is happening in the region.

Tehran’s tanker seizure arguments more convincing than London’s: Moscow

TEHRAN – The Kremlin says Iran’s arguments for its recent seizure of a UK-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz were more convincing than those of London.

JCPOA parties to hold emergency meeting on July 28

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Monday that the remaining parties to the JCPOA - the official name for the 2015 nuclear deal - will hold an emergency joint commission meeting in Vienna on July 28.

Russia’s Putin welcomes any detente between Iran, U.S.

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin has said his country would welcome any detente between the United States and Iran.

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.

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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.