By Heshmatollah Rahnama

U.S. gradual plan to intervene in Venezuelan affairs

TEHRAN - The U.S. imposed sanctions on Venezuela following the Venezuelan presidential election of 2013 that led to Nicolas Madura presidency.

By Saeed Ghaffari 

Russia’s view on Syria’s reconstruction 

BEIRUT - On the way to reconstruction, Syria needs connection to the world financial market to increase Bashar al-Assad’s governance over the country and to earn the $400 billion for rebuilding the state. 

Warsaw summit meant to buttress U.S. against Iran: Moscow

TEHRAN – The recent Warsaw summit on the Middle East was held in line with Washington’s anti-Iran position, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said.

By Javad Heirannia

We have legitimate government voted into power by Venezuelan people: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN - Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that “We have a legitimate government voted into power by the Venezuelan people and the supposed champions of democracy such as the United States, but also the so called liberal government of Justin Trudeau in Canada and the European Union call for “re-elections” and/or for Maduro to step down.”

Iran to participate at 2019 Kuban Spring Women U-19 Tournament

TEHRAN – Iran will take part at the 2019 Kuban Spring Women U-19 Tournament which will be held in Sochi, Russia.

U.S. Pledges to Fight Russia, China for Influence in NATO's East

The U.S will fight to regain influence in NATO’s eastern flank, particularly in countries such as Hungary where the government’s spotty record on democracy led to a freeze in relations that allowed Russia and China to extend their sway, Secretary of State Michael Pompeo said.

Iran and the U.S. drawn in 2019 Freestyle World Cup

TEHRAN - United World Wrestling has announced the draw for the 2019 Freestyle World Cup Yakutia, Russia.

Russia, Iran give up dollar in settlement payments, says ambassador

Moscow and Tehran have given up the dollar in settlement payments and plan to shift completely to national currencies, with euro to be used if there are no other options, Russia’s Ambassador to Iran Levan Dzhagaryan said in an interview with TASS.

Iran, Russia, China may hold naval drills in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s deputy commander said on Thursday that Iranian naval forces may hold large-scale drills with Russia and China in the Indian Ocean soon.

Russia: European recognition of Guaido foreign meddling in Venezuela

Russia has denounced coordinated attempts to “legitimize usurped power” in Venezuela after a number of European countries recognized opposition leader Juan Guaido as “interim leader” of the Latin American country.

Russian diplomats discuss Syria, Yemen with Jaberi Ansari

TEHRAN – A delegation of ranking Russian diplomats visited Tehran on Saturday to hold talks with Hossein Jaberi Ansari, a senior advisor to the Iranian foreign minister for political affairs, about the latest developments in Syria and Yemen.

Meddling by outsiders isn’t the solution

Only Venezuela can solve its problems

The whole world waded in after Juan Guaidó declared himself interim president, but the global tug-of-war is dangerous and unhelpful.

Ex-German chancellor says Europe needs Russia to withstand U.S., China

Europe needs Russia's potential and most importantly the country's market and natural resources in order to withstand such superpowers as China and the United States, former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder told the Spiegel outlet.

Iranian, Russian diplomats hold talks over Syria

TEHRAN – Russia's special envoy on Syria Alexander Lavrentiev met in Tehran on Saturday with Hossein Jaberi Ansari, the Iranian foreign minister’s special aide in political affairs, who acts as Iran’s point man for Arab affairs.

Russia suspends INF Treaty in ‘mirror response’ to U.S. halting the agreement 

President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is halting its participation in the Cold War-era INF nuclear agreement after Washington’s decision to suspend it. Russia will develop missiles previously forbidden under its terms.

U.S. announces withdrawal from missile treaty with Russia

The U.S. announced Friday it will suspend its participation in a Cold War-era ballistic missile treaty over alleged Russian violations of the pact.

By Javad Heirannia

U.S. Director of National Intelligence: Iran, China, Russia Interfering with U.S. Elections.  Seriously?

TEHRAN - Robert David Steele, a former Marine Corps infantry officer and CIA spy who was recommended for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2017, regularly answers questions for Tehran Times.

Nuclear chief lauds Russians for ‘delivering what they promised’

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Salehi, director of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, has lauded Moscow for its nuclear cooperation with Iran, saying the Russians have so far delivered whatever they had promised.

Most Americans oppose Trump’s foreign policy, poll shows

WASHINGTON — A majority of Americans disapprove of the way President Donald Trump is handling U.S. foreign policy and about half think the country’s global standing will deteriorate during the next year, according to new poll that highlighted the nation’s partisan divide on foreign issues.

Russia Vows to Support Venezuela's Legitimate Authorities

According to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, the opposition in Venezuela is highly influenced by foreign forces and has been prohibited from contacting the government.

Russian envoy deplores attempts to drive a wedge between Tehran, Moscow

Russia’s ambassador to Tehran said Iran and Russia are “strategic partners”, noting that “our opponents” in the West are trying to drive a wedge between the two countries.

By Payman Yazdani

‘U.S. withdrawal from Syria will likely bring to surface differences between Astana partners’

TEHRAN - Commenting on the U.S. dissatisfaction with increased cooperation of Iran, Russia and Turkey,  Member of Turkey’s CHP says U.S. withdrawal from Syria will likely bring to surface differences between Astana partners

Iran-Russia ties deepening despite sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei has said despite new U.S. sanctions, Iran’s relations with Russia have been expanding.

Iran-Russia ties developed uniquely after JCPOA: envoy

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Mehdi Sanaei has described as “unique” the development of Iran-Russia political and security relations in the aftermath of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

By Giovanni Sorbello

Russia and U.S., including conspiracies and interference: Claudio Moffa

On the delicate and critical relations between the United States and Russia, we interviewed Professor Claudio Moffa, professor of History of International Relations at the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Teramo.

Russia snubs U.S. ‘counterproductive’ anti-Iran summit in Poland

Russia has opposed an anti-Iran summit due to be organized by the United States in Poland as “unacceptable” and “counterproductive,” saying Moscow will not attend the so-called Middle East security forum, which is merely meant to “shift the international focus” from the real crises gripping the region.

We’re battling ISIS for Russia and Iran, Trump claims

TEHRAN – U.S. President Donald Trump defended on Saturday his decision to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, claiming that the American forces are killing ISIS for Russia and Iran “that are not necessarily in agreement with us.”

By erik d’amato

Is the violent dismemberment of Russia official U.S. policy?

If there’s one thing everyone in today’s Washington can agree on, it’s that whenever an official or someone being paid by the government says something truly outrageous or dangerous, there should be consequences, if only a fleeting moment of media fury. With one notable exception: Arguing that the U.S. should be quietly working to promote the violent disintegration and carving up of the largest country on Earth. 

By Payman Yazdani

Poland is weak and submissive enough to host U.S.’ aggression against Iran and Russia: expert

TEHRAN - Commenting on the U.S. isolation and differences with its heavy weight European allies on Middle East, Anthony Cartalucci says that poland is the only weak and submissive european nation which is forced to host American’s aggrasion against Iran and Russia.