Iran and Russia

Russia-Saudi Arabia railway transit via Iran corridor

PoliticsRussia exports its cargo through the Iran corridor to Saudi Arabia for the first time, Managing Director of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Miad Salehi said.

Iran self-sufficient in production of ground forces equipment: Commander

PoliticsThe commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army Brigadier-General Kiumars Heidari has announced that Iran is fully self-sufficient in production of equipment needed by the force, adding that Iran does not rely on any other country for the needs of its ground forces.

Iran ready to declare visa-free regime with Russia: envoy

PoliticsIran’s ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali says that Tehran is ready to declare a visa-free regime with Moscow.

Moscow ready to boost anti-terrorism ties with Iran: Russian Embassy

PoliticsThe Russian embassy in Tehran has condemned the terrorist attack that occurred at the Shah Cheragh holy shrine in the southern city of Shiraz on Sunday, expressing readiness to boost anti-terrorism ties with Iran.

Russia to waive visa rules for Iranian group tourists on Aug 1

PoliticsRussia is to start allowing groups of Iranian tourists to visit the country without visas within the next few days. 

Russia revises stance on three Iranian islands in Persian Gulf

PoliticsMoscow has reaffirmed its respect for Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following calls in Tehran to correct its stance on three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Russia's envoy summoned over remarks about 3 Iran islands

PoliticsThe director-general for the Persian Gulf affairs at the Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Russia’s Ambassador in Tehran Alexey Dedov to protest against remarks about three southern Iranian islands.

Iran supports rule of law in Russia: FM spox

PoliticsIranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has said that Iran supports the rule of law in Russia amid a mutiny by paramilitary forces in south of the country.

Iran-Russia boost use of nat'l currencies in trade by 60%

PoliticsThe Head of Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, Hadi Tizhoush Taban, said that the share of the Russian ruble and the Iranian rial in mutual settlements between Russia and Iran currently exceeds 60 percent, according to head of Iran-Russia Chamber of Commerce.

Iran's export to Central Asia, Caucasus, Russia up by 18% in year to March

EconomyIran's exports to Central Asian states, the Caucasus, and Russia increased by 18% in the Iranian calendar year 1401 (ending on March 20) compared to the previous year, according to a senior official at Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization (TPO).

Iran, Russia ink contracts, MoUs on oil and gas projects

EconomyIranian and Russian companies have signed two conytacts and eight memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to expand cooperation on oil and gas projects.

Second largest Russian bank opens office in Iran

Economy VTB Bank, the second largest bank in Russia, has opened an office in the Islamic Republic of Iran, an Iranian official has announced.

Iran, Russia sign $1.6bn contract to build Rasht-Astara railway

PoliticsIslamic Republic of Iran and Russia have signed an agreement worth $1.6 billion to build the Rasht-Astara railway, a project in northern Iran which will be key to transit of cargo through the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Iran, Russia discuss boosting bilateral judicial coop.

PoliticsThe head of Iran's Supreme Court discussed the deepening of Iran-Russia judicial cooperation with the Chief Justice of the Russian Federation in Moscow.

Iran close to open Caspian Sea-Persian Gulf missing rail link

EconomyIran is planning to inaugurate a major rail link this summer that completes railway connection between the Caspian Sea in its north and the Persian Gulf in the south.

Russian company to launch Tehran-Saint Petersburg flights

PoliticsNordwind Airlines, a Russian leisure airline, has announced that the company will launch its direct flights between Tehran-Saint Petersburg as of June 1.

High-ranking Russian delegation due in Tehran next month

PoliticsA high-ranking Russian delegation will travel to Iran next month to attend the 27th edition of the Iran Oil Show and discuss the expansion of bilateral relations in a range of issues.

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Iran, Russia, Syria, Turkey discuss global, regional security

Politics Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu held several bilateral meetings with the defense ministers of Syria, Iran, and Turkey in Moscow, and discussed ensuring global and regional security, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Russian, Turkish, Syrian, Iranian diplomats to meet in Moscow

PoliticsA four-party meeting on settling relations between Ankara and Damascus (Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey) will be held at the level of deputy foreign ministers in Moscow on Monday.

Iran FM says held important talks with Russian counterpart during Moscow visit

PoliticsIran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian shared a twitter post on Wednesday night, giving a brief of his talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow earlier in the day.

FM hopes Iran-Russia coop. deal to be finalized in a month

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that he hopes the Iran-Russia strategic and long-term cooperation agreement would be finalized in a month.