Russia-Iran

Iran's Cyberwar

Russia helped Iran become a cyber-power by giving it cyber weapons and capabilities. Iran passed its expertise on to Hezbollah. Op-ed.

The US facing Russia and Iran. Is there a Unifying Theory?

A conundrum: Iran is much worse than Russia yet the US pushes the,Iran Deal to weaken Israel and goes all out against Russia. Why? Op-ed..

Iran nuclear deal:

Russia: We secured exemption from sanctions on trade with Iran

"We received written guarantees," said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Deal now appears imminent.

How Biden has empowered evil in both Russia and Iran

Behind the administration’s policy is the belief system fundamental to the West’s governing and intellectual classes. Op-ed.

Report:

Russia offered Iran interim nuclear deal

With Washington's knowledge, Russia has discussed possible interim agreement with Iran.

Approaching Iran nuclear breakout: Israel, US, Russia and China

Interview with Prof. Daniel Pipes: Could Israel strike Iran? What would happen?

Iran fails another attempt to launch satellite into space

More attempts likely in the near future amid claims Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system that could threaten Israel.

Fox News: Biden unfit to deal with 'state-sponsor of terror'

With Russia providing Iran a spy satellite to improve attack functionality, Biden is set to encounter Putin - but will he?

Israel concerned by Russian satellite to be provided to Iran

The advanced satellite system will give Tehran the ability to track military bases in Israel.

Report: Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system

The system will give Tehran an unprecedented ability to track military bases in Israel.

Russia urges Iran to show 'restraint' as it enriches uranium

Russia urges Iran to show restraint after it starts producing uranium metal in latest breach of 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran to receive Russian COVID vaccine

Iran's to receive first batch of Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by February 4, with more batches to follow.

Russia ready to supply Iran with advanced missile system

Russian Ambassador to Tehran says his country is ready to supply Iran with S-400 system once arms embargo expires.

Iran arrests Russian journalist for spying for Israel

Iran 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 Hezbollah

US 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 plant

Iran 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 Dems

Pentagon: Iran has deployed the S-300 system

Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency says Iran has tested and deployed Russian-made anti-aircraft system.

Putin's Titanic has hit a fatal Middle East iceberg

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 agreements

Russia and Iran sign series of bilateral agreements as Putin hosts Rouhani.

Iranian President to meet Putin

Iranian President Rouhani will visit Moscow in the coming week. The two will discuss the Middle East.

Iran says S-300 system is operational

Iran says advanced S-300 defense system, which was bought from Russia, has been tested and is operational.

Russian PM:

'S-300 sale to Iran doesn't contradict relations with Israel'

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 Russia's S-400 system

Iranian 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.: It's unclear if Russia has stopped using Iranian air base

State 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 March, says senior commander

Senior 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 reception

Foreign 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 missiles from Russia

Iranian Foreign Ministry claims surface-to-air missile transfer underway after years of delays.

Iran and Russia still discussing S-300 sale

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says his country and Russia are still holding negotiations on the S-300 air defense missiles.

Russian Defense Minister delivers 'special message' to Rouhani

Russia's Defense Minister visits Tehran amid continued reports of military deals between the two countires.

State Department: 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 is scheduled this week

Russia says Iran has not yet paid for the S-300 advanced missile systems, and therefore they are not yet being delivered.

Russia to start delivering S-300 to Iran in January

Russian 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 from Russia by year's end

Iran'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 cooperation in Middle East

Russia 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 UN

Both 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 the End of the Year

Iran’s defense minister says Russia will deliver S-300 advanced missile system by the end of 2015.

Russia, Iran Reach S-300 Missile Deal

Moscow confirms deal to arm the Islamic Republic, says 'topic is closed.'

Russian, Iranian Foreign Ministers to Discuss Iran Deal

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to host Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday.

Russia Denies Top Iranian General Visited Moscow

Senior Russian diplomat denies that Qassem Soleimani visited Moscow in violation of UN travel ban.

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to visit capital of his country's close ally, Russia.

Top Iranian Terror Commander Meets with Putin

Report: 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 Week

Russian President and Iranian counterpart to meet in Russia's city of Ufa as nuclear talks conclude.

Russia: There's No Set Date for S-300 Delivery to Iran

Top 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 Soon

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says Moscow and Tehran have concluded talks on the delivery of S-300 missiles to Iran.

White House: Russia Selling S-300 to Iran Because it Needs Money

White 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 Cites Progress in Iran Talks as Reason for S-300 Decision

Russian Presidents explains his decision to lift a ban on the delivery of S-300 missile defense systems to Tehran.

Report: Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal to be Signed Tuesday

Iranian 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 Ties

Russia and Iran, both under sanctions from the West, plan to increase trade with one another.

Iran and Russia Finalizing Plans for Two More Nuclear Plants

After 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 Iran

Russia reportedly plans to build two more nuclear reactors in Bushehr, part of a broader deal for up to eight reactors.

U.S. Threatens Russia with Sanctions Over Oil Deal with Iran

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew tells his Russian counterpart that any oil-for-goods deal between Iran and Russia could lead to more sanctions.

Senators Call on Obama to Sanction Iran Over Deal with Russia

Robert Menendez and Mark Kirk demand that Obama impose sanctions if Tehran pursues an energy agreement with Russia.

Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 More Nuclear Plants in Bushehr

Russia 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 Should Participate in Geneva II Talks

UN 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 Russia

Amid crisis of confidence with the US, Israeli Prime Minister set to visit Moscow to lobby Kremlin to halt Iranian nuclear program.