News for Russia-Iran Iran arrests Russian journalist for spying for IsraelIran says it will release Russian journalist Yulia Yuzik, who was arrested in Tehran on espionage charges earlier this week. US uncovers network that sent money to Hamas and HezbollahUS disrupts Iranian-Russian network that sent millions of barrels of oil to Syria and money to indirectly fund Hamas and Hezbollah. Iran and Russia resume talks on nuclear power plantIran resumes talks with Russia to build nuclear power plant capable of generating up to 3,000 megawatts of electricity. Cool-hand Trump vs war-hawk DemsWill all-out war satisfy Democrats? Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 systemPentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system. Putin's Titanic has hit a fatal Middle East icebergPutin tried to sail the Middle East waters without an economic or political compass. The crash is fast approaching.Khamenei: We must cooperate with Russia to isolate U.S.Iranian Supreme Leader tells visiting Russian President that Tehran and Moscow must step up cooperation to isolate the United States. Russia and Iran sign bilateral agreementsRussia and Iran sign series of bilateral agreements as Putin hosts Rouhani. Iranian President to meet PutinIranian President Rouhani will visit Moscow in the coming week. The two will discuss the Middle East.Iran says S-300 system is operationalIran says advanced S-300 defense system, which was bought from Russia, has been tested and is operational. 'S-300 sale doesn't contradict Israel relations'Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev says his country's sale of missile system to Iran doesn't contradict its good relations with Israel. Iranian Defense Minister: We don't need S-400Iranian Defense Minister says S-300 system is enough to defend his country and it doesn’t intend to purchase the more advanced S-400. U.S.: Unclear if Russia stopped using Iranian baseState Dept. acknowledges reports that Russia ended its use of an Iranian air base to strike Syria, says it's unclear if they are true.Iran to receive S-300 by MarchSenior Iranian commander says supply of S-300 missile defense systems from Russia will be implemented by March of 2017. Iran backtracks on S-300 missile receptionForeign Ministry's statement amended to omit notice of delivery of the missiles, says instead 'first phase' of agreement was implemented. Report: Iran receives first S-300 missilesIranian Foreign Ministry claims surface-to-air missile transfer underway after years of delays.Iran and Russia still discussing S-300 saleIranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country and Russia are still holding negotiations on the S-300 air defense missiles. Russian DM delivers message to RouhaniRussia's Defense Minister visits Tehran amid continued reports of military deals between the two countires. 'Russian sale of jets to Iran violates arms ban'State Department's Mark Toner denounces reported Russian sale of Sukhoi-30 jets to Iran.Russia denies S-300 delivery to Iran this weekRussia says Iran has not yet paid for the S-300 advanced missile systems, and therefore they are not yet being delivered.Russia to start S-300 delivery to Iran in JanuaryRussian military source says the country will start delivering air defense system in the first month of 2016. Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?Iranian media reports that Qassem Soleimani visited Russia and met Putin. The Kremlin denies the reports. 'Iran and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'Ex-Lebanese general tells Iranian media that greater cooperation between Moscow and Tehran has eclipsed US worldwide.Iran says it will receive S-300s by year's endIran's defense minister says his country will receive air defense missile systems it ordered from Russia by the end of the year. Russia and Iran to strengthen Mideast cooperationRussia and Iran agree to strengthen their cooperation in order to bring stability and security to the Middle East. Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UNBoth Assad allies attempt to convince world of their side in Syrian civil war amid concerns over closer Tehran-Moscow relationship. Iran: Russia Will Deliver S-300s by Year's EndIran’s defense minister says Russia will deliver S-300 advanced missile system by the end of 2015.Russia, Iran Reach S-300 Missile DealMoscow confirms deal to arm the Islamic Republic, says 'topic is closed.' Russian, Iranian FMs to Discuss Iran DealRussia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to host Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday. Russia Denies Top Iranian General Visited MoscowSenior Russian diplomat denies that Qassem Soleimani visited Moscow in violation of UN travel ban. Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next WeekIranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit capital of his country's close ally, Russia.Top Iranian Terror Commander Meets with PutinReport: the leader of the Revolutionary Guards's elite forces met with Putin, Russian Defense Minister - despite UN travel ban. Putin and Rouhani to Meet Next WeekRussian President and Iranian counterpart to meet in Russia's city of Ufa as nuclear talks conclude. Russia Demands American Capitulation To Help Eradicate Islamic StateRussia says the US must use its superior military strength to destroy Islamic State, which is much more important than ousting Assad. Russia: No Set Date for S-300 Delivery to IranTop Russian diplomat says no start date for the delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran has been set yet.Iran: S-300 Delivery from Russia Coming SoonIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Moscow and Tehran have concluded talks on the delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran. White House: Russia Needs MoneyWhite House spokesman says Moscow's move to supply S-300 to Iran shows the weakness of Russia's economy after being hit by sanctions.Putin: Progress in Talks Led to S-300 DecisionRussian Presidents explains his decision to lift a ban on the delivery of S-300 missile defense systems to Tehran. Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal to be Signed TuesdayIranian media reports that Russia and Iran will sign a construction deal for two nuclear power plants on Iran's southern Gulf shores. Russia and Iran Planning to Boost Economic TiesRussia and Iran, both under sanctions from the West, plan to increase trade with one another. Iran and Russia Finalizing Nuclear PlantsAfter prolonged negotiations, Iran is moving to finalize plans with Russia to build at least two more nuclear power plants. Russia Could Build 8 More Nuclear Plants in IranRussia reportedly plans to build two more nuclear reactors in Bushehr, part of a broader deal for up to eight reactors. U.S. Threatens Russia Over Iran DealTreasury Secretary Jack Lew tells his Russian counterpart that any oil-for-goods deal between Iran and Russia could lead to more sanctions. Senators: Sanction Iran Over Deal with RussiaRobert Menendez and Mark Kirk demand that Obama impose sanctions if Tehran pursues an energy agreement with Russia. Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 Plants in BushehrRussia has signed a preliminary deal to build at least two more nuclear power plants in Bushehr, says Iranian media. 'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal. Ban Ki-Moon: Iran to Participate in Geneva 2 TalksUN Secretary General announces intentions to have Iran participate in Geneva 2, despite allegations that Tehran is involved in conflict. Bibi to Take Iran Nuclear Campaign to RussiaAmid crisis of confidence with the US, Israeli Prime Minister set to visit Moscow to lobby Kremlin to halt Iranian nuclear program. Russia Denies Report of Arms Deal with IranA spokesman for Putin denies that the Russian President plans to offer Iran S-300 missile systems and another nuclear reactor. Russia Sends Military Destroyer to IranRussian destroyer arrives in southern Iran ahead of joint programs with the Islamic Republic's navy. Lavrov: Don't Threaten IranRussia's Foreign Minister: Iran should not face threats over its nuclear program, a quick settlement of the standoff isn't realistic. Rivlin to Russians: You're the Other SheriffSpeaker Rivlin tells visiting Russian parliamentarians they share responsibility for world, along with the US. Russia's Putin Warns Against Attack on IranRussian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: The results of an attack on Iran could be catastrophic. Moscow is concerned over such an attack. China and Russia Urge Dialogue While Iran ArmsChina and Russia belittle IAEA report, plan to thwart any new round of sanctions against Iran, This makes the UN approach a dead end.Russia to Compensate IranRussia to pay Iran $800 million after cancelling sale of S-300 defense system. Russia Optimistic on Iran PlantRussian officials express optimism as first Iranian nuclear power plant opens, for domestic use. Fuel can be enriched more for weapons use.Russians Upset over Iranian SnubRussians are concerned over Moscow's cancellation of its deal to sell Iran the S-300 anti-aircraft surface-to-air missile defense system. |
