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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.

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

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 to receive S-300 by March, says senior commander

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.

Iran backtracks on S-300 missile reception

Report: Iran receives first S-300 missiles from Russia

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

Report: Iran receives first S-300 missiles from Russia

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.

Iran and Russia still discussing S-300 sale

Russian Defense Minister delivers 'special message' to Rouhani

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

Russian Defense Minister delivers 'special message' to Rouhani

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.

State Department: Russian sale of jets to Iran violates arms ban

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 denies S-300 delivery to Iran is scheduled this week

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.

Russia to start delivering S-300 to Iran in January

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

Iranian media reports that Qassem Soleimani visited Russia and met Putin. The Kremlin denies the reports.

Did the top Iranian general visit Moscow again?

'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 and Russia have replaced America's hegemony'

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.

Iran says it will receive S-300s from Russia by year's end

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 and Iran to strengthen cooperation in 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.

Russia, Iran Draw Close Over Syria at UN

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.

Iran: Russia Will Deliver S-300s by the End of the Year

Russia, Iran Reach S-300 Missile Deal

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

Russia, Iran Reach S-300 Missile Deal

Russian, Iranian Foreign Ministers to Discuss Iran Deal

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

Russian, Iranian Foreign Ministers to Discuss Iran Deal

Russia Denies Top Iranian General Visited Moscow

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

Russia Denies Top Iranian General Visited Moscow

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

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

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Next Week

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.

Top Iranian Terror Commander Meets with Putin

Putin and Rouhani to Meet Next Week

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

Putin and Rouhani to Meet Next Week

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.

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

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.

Iran: S-300 Delivery from Russia Coming Soon

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Report: Iran-Russia Nuclear Deal to be Signed Tuesday

Russia and Iran Planning to Boost Economic Ties

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

Russia and Iran Planning to Boost Economic Ties

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.

Iran and Russia Finalizing Plans for Two More Nuclear 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.

Russia Could Build 8 More Nuclear Plants in Iran

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.

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

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.

Senators Call on Obama to Sanction Iran Over Deal 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.

Iran Says Russia Will Build 2 More Nuclear Plants in Bushehr

'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.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

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.

Ban Ki-Moon: Iran Should Participate in Geneva II Talks

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.

Bibi to Take Iran Nuclear Campaign to Russia

Russia Denies Report of Arms Deal with Iran

A spokesman for Putin denies that the Russian President plans to offer Iran S-300 missile systems and another nuclear reactor.

Russia Denies Report of Arms Deal with Iran

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Russian destroyer arrives in southern Iran ahead of joint programs with the Islamic Republic's navy.

Russia Sends Military Destroyer to Iran

Lavrov: Don't Threaten Iran Over its Nuclear Program

Russia's Foreign Minister: Iran should not face threats over its nuclear program, a quick settlement of the standoff isn't realistic.

Lavrov: Don't Threaten Iran Over its Nuclear Program

Knesset Speaker to Russians: You're the Other Sheriff

Speaker Rivlin tells visiting Russian parliamentarians they share responsibility for world, along with the US.

Knesset Speaker to Russians: You're the Other Sheriff

Russia's Putin Warns Against Attack on Iran

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin: The results of an attack on Iran could be catastrophic. Moscow is concerned over such an attack.

Russia's Putin Warns Against Attack on Iran

Ho Hum Response to IAEA Report

China, Russia Urge Dialogue With Iran, Will Block UN Action

China and Russia belittle IAEA report, plan to thwart any new round of sanctions against Iran, This makes the UN approach a dead end.

China, Russia Urge Dialogue With Iran, Will Block UN Action

Russia to Compensate Iran for S-300 Deal

Russia to pay Iran $800 million after cancelling sale of S-300 defense system.

Russia to Compensate Iran for S-300 Deal

Iranian Nuclear Plant Opens Saturday, Russia Optimistic

Russian officials express optimism as first Iranian nuclear power plant opens, for domestic use. Fuel can be enriched more for weapons use.

Iranian Nuclear Plant Opens Saturday, Russia Optimistic

Russians Concerned Over Tehran Snub

Russians are concerned over Moscow's cancellation of its deal to sell Iran the S-300 anti-aircraft surface-to-air missile defense system.

Russians Concerned Over Tehran Snub

Russia Demands American Capitulation To Help Eradicate Islamic State

Russia Demands American Capitulation To Help Eradicate Islamic State