Top diplomats from Russia, Egypt, and Oman discuss latest developments with their Iranian counterpar

Iran, Russia presidents discuss West Asia developments

TEHRAN- Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East, according to a statement from the Kremlin.

Russia and China veto UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz amid US threats

TEHRAN - Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Tuesday that sought to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, hours before a US-imposed deadline for Iran to allow transit or face attacks on its infrastructure. The heavily watered-down measure, which passed with 11 votes in favor, two against, and two abstentions, had removed any language authorizing offensive action, limiting it to “defensive means necessary” for securing navigation. Even in its weakened form, the resolution was blocked by Moscow and Beijing, underscoring growing opposition to US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Iranian FM cautions counterparts on 'Inaction Towards Aggressors'

TEHRAN –  “It is clear that this inaction… has further emboldened the aggressors to continue these brutal attacks in violation of international principles and rules,” Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned during a series of high-level phone calls with his counterparts from France, India, and Russia.

Lavrov says ‘old world order’ is crumbling, urges end to war on Iran

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said the global system is undergoing a profound transformation, warning of a “teardown” of the “old world order” amid intensifying competition for international leadership.

Putin says Russia Iran’s ‘Loyal ally’ in New Year message

TEHRAN- President Vladimir Putin of Russia used the occasion of the Persian New Year to reaffirm Moscow’s commitment to Tehran, describing the two nations as loyal allies facing shared challenges.

Moscow calls for creation of 'safety island' around Bushehr nuclear site as projectile hits it

‘If an incident happens to the plant, it would affect large number of regional countries’

A senior Russian official called on Thursday for the creation of a safety zone around the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran to prevent a major disaster, two days after a projectile struck within several hundred meters of its reactor.

Bushehr nuclear facility targeted: IAEA chief

Russia condemns ‘utterly unacceptable’ attack on inner perimeter of nuclear plant

TEHRAN - Rafael Grossi, the director of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Wednesday that the Agency has received information from Iran and Russia that the Bushehr nuclear power plant had been hit by a drone.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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."

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.