U.S. does not seek war with Iran, says Mike Pompeo

TEHRAN - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said the United States does not seek a war with Iran, amid rapidly growing tensions between the two countries.

Zarif bears Rouhani’s message to Moscow

Lavrov blames U.S. ‘irresponsible’ acts for ‘unacceptable situation’ surrounding JCPOA

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Wednesday delivered a letter by President Hassan Rouhani, which was addressed at Russian President Vladimir Putin, to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Lavrov censures U.S. for JCPOA exit

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pointed to continuation of U.S. unilateralism and American officials’ disregard for UN Security Council decisions, criticizing the U.S. for walking away from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

By staff and agency

Russia, Iran and Turkey have no plans for joint operations in Syria: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that Russia, Iran and Turkey have no plans to carry out joint military operations in Syria.

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.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss energy cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discuss energy cooperation in a phone conversation on Monday.

Russia, China back full implementation of Iran deal: Lavrov

TEHRAN – Moscow and Beijing are interested in preserving and fully implementing the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said at a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Friday.

Zarif discusses nuclear deal with Mogherini, Lavrov

TEHRAN – Just prior to the official meeting of the countries party to the 2015 nuclear agreement in Vienna on Friday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held separate talks with European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss nuclear deal on the phone

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in a telephone conversation on Monday discussed the latest developments surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal and the next summit of the Caspian Sea states. 

Zarif says Russian stance on nuclear deal is ‘promising’

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that Russia’s stance on the fate of the 2015 nuclear deal is “very promising”, IRNA reported.

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EU urges intl. community to stick to nuclear deal

Federica Mogherini, the European Union foreign policy chief, on Tuesday called on the international community to stick to the 2015 nuclear deal after U.S. President Donald Trump pulled out of the deal.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Moscow meeting: Dialogue versus militancy in Syria

On Saturday, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif traveled to Moscow for a one-day visit to meet with foreign ministers of Turkey and Russia on the current situation in Syria.

Iran, Russia FMs talking Syria, nuclear deal

MOSCOW – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow on Saturday to discuss a range of issues, including the Syrian conflict as well as the Iran nuclear deal, officially called the JCPOA.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Zarif, Lavrov to discuss nuclear deal in Moscow

MOSCOW – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that he plans to hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA.

Moscow, Beijing oppose revision of JCPOA: Lavrov

Moscow and Beijing oppose attempts to revise the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - the official name for the nuclear deal - as it may undermine long-standing global efforts in this area, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said following talks in Moscow with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Thursday.

Zarif, Lavrov hold phone talks on regional developments

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed bilateral relations and regional developments in a phone conversation on Thursday.

Lavrov: Revising Iran deal ‘extremely dangerous’

TEHRAN – It would be “extremely dangerous” to revise the Iran nuclear deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday, calling for discussing all issues on the basis of consensus and with the participation of Tehran.

By Hanif Ghaffari

Sochi summit helping solve the Syrian crisis

TEHRAN - Last Tuesday, the Syrian Peace Summit, called the "National Dialogue Congress", was held in Sochi, Russia, with different groups of participants including members of the Bashar al-Assad’s administration, its supporters and some opposition groups.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss Syria on the phone

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov held a phone conversation on Tuesday, discussing the recent developments in Syria.

Iran deal to ‘fall apart’ if Trump pulls out: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Friday that if the United States backs out of the Iran nuclear agreement, the entire accord will “fall apart”.

UN chief warns against endangering nuclear deal

Lavrov: JCPOA failure would send alarming message for ‘international architecture’

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Thursday that if the 2015 Iran nuclear deal - or Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) - collapses, it would send an “alarming” message to the world.

Russia says will not back U.S. bid to change nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday Moscow will not support attempts by Washington to modify the Iran nuclear deal.

Zarif: Let’s preserve one of world’s few recent achievements

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged parties to the 2015 nuclear deal to join hands and prevent its annulment by the U.S. through its hostile policies.

Lavrov: Anti-JCPOA moves send wrong signal to North Korea 

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warned on Tuesday that U.S. measures against the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action – the official name for the nuclear agreement between Iran and great powers - is sending a destructive message to North Korea which is caught in a fierce nuclear dispute with the United States.

Zarif, Lavrov discuss nuclear issue by phone

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov discussed the Middle East and Iran’s nuclear deal in a phone conversation, the Russian foreign ministry said on Monday.

By Hanif Ghaffari

No legal disagreement should remain about Caspian sea

MOSCOW _ The recent meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Neighboring Countries of the Sea in Moscow was held. Foreign Minister Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif was present at this meeting. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov also concluded at the end of the meeting and in a gathering of journalists that the final steps have been taken to formulate the legal regime of the Caspian Sea.

Lavrov: U.S. would send ‘bad message’ by exiting nuclear deal

TEHRAN – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday that Washington would send a bad message if it walked away from a 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Reuters reported.