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2026-03-11 20:26
By Mehdi Soltani
BRICS and the test of strategic solidarity
The rapid expansion of BRICS has often been presented as a symbol of the emerging multipolar world order. By bringing together major economies from the Global South, the bloc has sought to challenge the dominance of Western-led institutions and promote a more balanced international system. Yet recent geopolitical developments have exposed a critical weakness in the structure of BRICS: the absence of meaningful strategic solidarity among its members.
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2026-02-28 21:21
Ten critical questions following the U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran
TEHRAN – On Saturday, February 28, 2026, the Islamic Republic of Iran became the target of a coordinated wave of military aggression by the United States and Israel.
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2026-02-25 19:41
Iran affirms root causes of Ukraine war must be addressed
TEHRAN - The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations has clarified Tehran’s negative vote on a draft resolution by the UN General Assembly concerning the Ukraine war that erupted in February 2022.
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2026-02-24 21:57
By Mohammad Sarfi, Editor-in-Chief
What will Moscow and Beijing do with a potential proving ground?
Tehran — The international order, at least as we once understood it, should now be considered a thing of the past. What happened shortly after midnight on January 3 in Caracas was a symbolic marker of that shift. The United States government, in what can only be described as gangster-like conduct, abducted the lawful president of a sovereign nation and his wife. Donald Trump bluntly and brazenly declared that it was all about Venezuela’s oil.
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2026-02-24 19:10
Ukraine war enters fifth year amid Western strategic miscalculations
TEHRAN – The morning of February 24, 2026, marked the 1,461st day of Europe’s largest land war since 1945, a milestone defined more by strategic exhaustion than by any credible path toward resolution.
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2026-02-24 17:10
Russia investigates Telegram founder Pavel Durov for ‘assisting terrorism’
Russia stepped up its effort to assert authority over the Telegram messaging app on Tuesday, announcing in a state-run newspaper that billionaire founder Pavel Durov is being investigated in a criminal case involving accusations of assisting terrorism, Reuters reported.
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2026-02-22 16:00
‘Moscow, Tehran to establish joint technological market’
TEHRAN – Lauding Iran’s achievements and progress in the technology sector, Russian Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko has said that Russia and Iran intend to establish a joint market for technological products within a third country.
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2026-02-21 15:31
Sanctions forge new path: Iran, Russia pivot to strategic energy alliance
TEHRAN- The Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's Energy Committee, pointing to the development of oil fields and technology transfer between Iran and Russia, stated: "Investment by Russian companies in Iran's upstream projects, especially in gas and oil fields, in addition to providing financing, makes it possible to benefit from technical experience under sanctions."
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2026-02-21 13:21
Joint Iran-Russia naval drill concludes
TEHRAN - The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation has come to an end with the departure of the Russian Navy’s helicopter carrier.
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2026-02-20 15:59
‘Russia interested in boosting scientific co-op with Iran’
TEHRAN – A Russian official has voiced his country’s interest in expanding scientific and academic ties with Iran to further technological cooperation between the two countries.
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2026-02-18 23:21
Iran’s ‘inherent right’ to peaceful use of nuclear energy is non-negotiable: Araghchi
TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated on Tuesday that Iran as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) will not forego its right to nuclear technology for peaceful purposes, saying Tehran will not compromise on this right.
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2026-02-18 23:20
Iran, Russia set to start naval drills in the Sea of Oman
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will begin a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman on Thursday.
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2026-02-18 23:15
Iran-Russia cooperation expanding in all fields, including energy: Russian minister
By Mona Hojat Ansari
TEHRAN – Iran and Russia have steadily deepened their ties over the past decade, driven by geographic proximity, overlapping regional interests, and a shared sense of pressure from Western policies that threaten their national security and economic stability.
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2026-02-18 21:22
In interview with Tehran Times, Russia reaffirms strategic energy ties with Iran
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2026-02-18 18:08
Photo: Payam Sani
Russia committed to bolstering trade, energy ties with Iran’
TEHRAN- In an exclusive interview with the Tehran Times on Tuesday (February 17), Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov underscored Moscow’s dedication to expanding trade and energy cooperation with Iran. The remarks came before the conclusion of the 19th meeting of the Iran-Russia Joint Economic Committee, which was hosted by Tehran.
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2026-02-18 18:05
Russia-Ukraine peace talks end without breakthrough
Talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US aimed at ending Moscow's war in Ukraine have concluded without a breakthrough, the BBC reported. The trilateral meetings, held in Geneva, went on late on Tuesday but only lasted two hours on Wednesday.
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2026-02-17 23:02
Russian energy minister meets Larijani
TEHRAN – Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev held talks on Tuesday with the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani.
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2026-02-17 22:49
Iran, Russia, and China deploy vessels for joint drill in Hormuz Strait
TEHRAN - Russia, China and Iran have deployed naval vessels for joint exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolay Patrushev announced on Tuesday.
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2026-02-17 16:48
Tehran, Moscow target $10b trade amid calls to ease customs hurdles
TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian business representatives called for the removal of customs restrictions and faster trade procedures, setting a $10 billion target for bilateral trade over the next three years.
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2026-02-16 15:58
By Ranjan Solomon
Putin adopts offensive stance to quieten US and Europe on Ukraine
GOA - Europe is facing significant, multifaceted threats and consequences due to its continued, robust support for Ukraine in the face of the ongoing Russian invasion. Reports from 2025 and early 2026 highlight intensifying risks. These consequences range from direct security threats and economic strain to political instability, as the conflict has become a watershed moment for the continent.
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2026-02-15 16:37
‘Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee meeting marks turning point in bilateral co-op’
TEHRAN – Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has described the 19th meeting of the Iran–Russia Joint Economic Committee as a pivotal opportunity to deepen strategic ties between Tehran and Moscow and open a new chapter in bilateral economic relations.
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2026-02-14 22:03
Putin says Iran-Russia strategic partnership should be strengthened
TEHRAN – President Vladimir Putin of Russia said on Saturday that the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Tehran and Moscow should be strengthened.
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2026-02-14 21:59
Iranian, Russian, and Chinese diplomats hold talks on Tehran’s nuclear program
TEHRAN - The ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China to international organizations in Vienna have held another round of talks on the latest developments related to Iran’s nuclear program.
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2026-02-14 11:21
Strengthening Iran's fleet, a practical step in development of Caspian Sea corridor
TEHRAN- A 7,200-ton cargo vessel named "Sahel-e Khazar" was handed over to the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL)'s fleet in an official ceremony held in the Lotus Special Economic Zone in Russia's Astrakhan region.
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2026-02-13 22:10
Top Russian official says Moscow standing by Iran
TEHRAN - Deputy Chairman of the Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament) Konstantin Kosachev has held a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali.
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2026-02-11 17:05
Russia vows to develop ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan after Vance visit
Russia intends to further develop its relations with both Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Kremlin said on Wednesday, after U.S. Vice President JD Vance visited the two South Caucasus nations, Reuters reported.
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2026-02-08 16:33
Suspect in his 60s extradited from Dubai over Russian general shooting
A suspect in his 60s has been arrested in Dubai and extradited to Russia for the Moscow shooting of senior GRU officer Vladimir Alekseyev, The Guardian reported Sunday.
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2026-02-07 16:17
Ukraine faces June deadline from U.S. to reach peace deal with Russia: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed that the U.S. has set a June deadline for Ukraine and Russia to reach a peace deal, and warned that the Trump administration will likely increase pressure if this schedule isn’t met, AP reported Saturday.
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2026-02-06 18:18
Trump cannot risk war with Iran, John Helmer says
Veteran journalist warns that a prolonged conflict would trigger inflation, casualties, and a political crisis in Washington
TEHRAN — As tensions persist between Iran and the United States amid intensified military signaling and renewed talk of negotiations, critical questions remain about Washington’s real strategy and the risk of a broader regional conflict. In this context, Tehran Times spoke with John Helmer, a veteran journalist and geopolitical analyst based in Moscow, to examine the shifting balance of power and the prospects for de-escalation.
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2026-02-05 23:09
War on Iran could blow up entire region, Lavrov warns
TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has warned the Middle East is like a powder keg waiting for a chain reaction, and a war between the U.S. and Iran could trigger it.