Moscow: Russia-Iran interaction to continue despite surge in U.S. sanctions

Chairman of the Russian Federation Council's Foreign Affairs Committee has said the United States' sanctions activity will not stand in the way of Russia's further cooperation with Iran, Interfax reported on Tuesday.

There would be no limitation on arms deals with Iran by mid-October: Lavrov

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said there were no limitations on arms deals with Iran right from the start and after mid-October, there would be no limitations whatsoever on arms supplies to and from Iran.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

China, Russia next targets if U.S. wins in undermining Iran

TEHRAN – Pointing to U.S. unlawful move to reimpose sanctions against Iran and importance of confronting its unilateralism, Cartalucci said China and Russia are next targets of the U.S. if it will be successful in undermining of Iran.

"The world is not an American computer game," says Russian Foreign Ministry

Russia slams U.S. claims on Iran sanctions 'illegitimate'

The Russian Foreign Ministry on Sunday condemned the unilateral declaration by the United States that UN sanctions on Iran are back in force as "illegitimate" and "unacceptable".

Visa waiver to improve balance of Tehran-Moscow tourism: official

TEHRAN – Visa-free travel for group tours between Iran and Russia could proffer equal conditions for both nations, Mohammad Qasemi, the director for marketing and advertising at the ministry of tourism has said. 

Russian deputy defense minister calls Iran ‘partner and ally’

TEHRAN - Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Fomin has described Iran as a “friend, partner and ally”.

Russia, China reject U.S. unilateral actions aimed at kill nuclear deal: Lavrov

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday that Russia and China reject the United States’ unilateral actions aimed at collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the JCPOA.

Iran, Russia visa waiver for group tours on verge of reality

TEHRAN – In 2017, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin inked a visa-free agreement for tourist groups. The agreement, however, seems to be implemented in the near future as a joint technical committee on Wednesday reached an initial agreement in this regard.

Moscow Image of the Book honors Iranian illustrators, designers

TEHRAN – Twelve Iranian artists have been honored in various categories of the XIII International Illustration and Book Design Competition – Image of the Book in Moscow, Russia.

Iran’s presence in Syria only related to Damascus: Russia

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Iran’s presence in Syria is only related to the Damascus government.

No doubt on Russian intention but doubtful of U.S., Iran says of Lavrov’s talks offer

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh ruled out the possibility of dialogue with the U.S. following an offer to mediate between the two countries by Russia.

Iran, Russia underscore nuclear co-op amid U.S. pressure

TEHRAN – Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali and Deputy Head of Russia's Rosatom Company for International Affairs Nikolai Spassky have met to discuss Iran-Russia nuclear cooperation in the face of U.S. pressure.

Tehran, Moscow discuss joint production of coronavirus vaccine

TEHRAN — Tehran and Moscow have mulled over plans on the joint production of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus, Tasnim reported on Friday.

Russia reiterates support for Iran’s full membership in SCO

TEHRAN – The Russian president’s special representative for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Bakhtiar Hakimov has reiterated support for Iran’s full membership to the bloc, ISNA reported on Friday.

Iran rejects Russian offer to directly negotiate with U.S.

TEHRAN - Iran rejected on Friday an offer made by Moscow to facilitate “direct negotiations” between Tehran and Washington amid simmering tensions between the two sides.

By Afshin Majlesi

On the occasion of national day against British colonialism

Shahrivar 12th (which falls on Sept. 2 this year) marks the national day against British colonialism in Iran, remembering the martyrdom anniversary of Ra’is Ali Delvari, the great hero of the anti-colonial struggle in southern Iran.

Russia expresses readiness to facilitate ‘direct negotiations’ between Iran and U.S.

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that Moscow is ready to facilitate a direct dialogue between Iran and the U.S. amid heightened tensions between the two countries over the U.S. bid to restore international sanctions on Iran.

Russia says ‘nuclear deal participants have a lot to talk about’

TEHRAN – Preparatory meetings are underway in Vienna regarding the session of the Joint Commission on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), says Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations.

Belarusian opposition leader says ready to consider Russia as mediator

"Russia is a country we have friendly and close relations with," opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya said.

Russia calls U.S. attempt to trigger snapback counterproductive

TEHRAN - Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, has said that the United States’ attempt to trigger the snapback mechanism and restore sanctions against Iran is counterproductive for the entire UN.

Iran, Russia, Turkey slam Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN — Iran, Russia and Turkey, as the three guarantors of a Syrian peace initiative, have denounced the Israeli military’s strikes on Syria as a violation of international law, undermining the sovereignty of Syria and its neighboring countries.

Defense minister: Iran interested in new military co-op agreements with Russia

MOSCOW - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday that Iran is interested in reaching new agreements with Russia on defense cooperation once the UN-mandated restrictions on arms sales expire, UrduPoint News/Sputnik reported.

Iranian, Russian defense ministers highlight importance of military ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami and Sergey Shoigu, the Russian defense minister, who met in Moscow on Sunday attached great importance to expansion of military cooperation.

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Moscow says Washington attempt to trigger snapback is legally void

The Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement published on Friday that the United States’ attempt to trigger snapback mechanism to restore all the UN sanctions on Iran is “legally void”.

Russia: U.S. claims to trigger snapback go against ‘elementary common sense’

TEHRAN - Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations said on Saturday that the United States’ move to trigger snapback mechanism and return the UN sanctions on Iran go against “elementary common sense” as the U.S. is no longer a party to the JCPOA, the official name for the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Russia says not to stop cooperating with Iran despite U.S. threats

MOSCOW (Xinhua) - Russia will not stop cooperating with Iran in defiance of U.S. threats of sanctions, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said Thursday.