By Dr. Mohammad Ali Senobari

Mossad behind the assassination of Russian nuclear defense forces commander

The assassination of General Igor Kirillov, the commander of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Defense Forces, along with his aide in Moscow, has sparked intense speculation and discussions regarding the forces behind this bold operation. Kirillov was killed by an explosive device hidden in a motorcycle outside a residential building. The device was remotely detonated as he exited the building. While the Russian Investigative Committee has accused Akhmad Kurbanov, an Uzbek citizen, of terrorism under multiple articles of the Russian Criminal Code, the implications of this event extend far beyond an isolated act of violence.

Senior Russian nuclear protection general killed in scooter bomb blast

The explosion occurred on Tuesday outside an apartment building on Ryazansky Prospekt, situated approximately 7 kilometers from the Kremlin, killing Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Protection Troops, and his assistant.

Persian poetry night held in Moscow

TEHRAN- A Persian poetry night was held at the BRICS+ Information and Cultural Media Centre in Moscow on Monday. 

Iran participates at First International Literature Forum in Moscow

TEHRAN- The inaugural International Literature Forum, organized by the Association of Writers and Publishers Unions of Russia (AWPUR), has concluded in Moscow on Monday, bringing together esteemed writers, translators, and scholars from 35 countries. 

Syria’s Assad and family in Moscow

Syrian President Bashar Assad whose government has collapsed is in Moscow, Russian state media said on Sunday citing a source in the Kremlin.

Russia, Iran may expand air travel network for tourism

TEHRAN - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has highlighted the potential for expanding air travel between Russia and Iran, emphasizing mutual tourism growth as a key factor in broadening flight routes beyond Moscow.

Centuries-old bone circlet unearthed in Russia

A team of archaeologists has found a fragment of a bone circular while conducting excavations in Moscow. The relic is estimated to date from the end of the 18th to the beginning of the 19th century.

BRICS Business Forum welcomes over thousand expert representatives from member countries

The BRICS Business Forum concluded in Moscow. On the second day of the forum, which took place on October 18, panel sessions were held featuring business leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Iran, the UAE, and Ethiopia.

BRICS welcomes Iran’s proposal for establishing joint SDI

TEHRAN – All the participants in the third meeting of the BRICS working group on geospatial technologies and its application have welcomed the proposal presented by the director general of the National Cartographic Center of Iran (NCC) to establish BRICS spatial data infrastructure (SDI).

Iran joins youth theater program in Moscow

TEHRAN- Iran has participated in the InteRussia theater training program currently taking place in Moscow, which immerses young talents from BRICS countries in the rich traditions of Russian theater.

Rasht mayor attends BRICS forum, highlights tourism appeals

TEHRAN - The mayor of Rasht, Rahim Shoqi, presented the northern Iranian city’s tourism and cultural potentials at the 6th BRICS Urbanization Forum held in Moscow.

Qeshm and Krasnodar named sister cities

TEHRAN - Qeshm and Krasnodar have been announced as sister cities, taking a step towards strengthening cultural ties between Iran and Russia.

"Patterns of Friendship" exhibition of Iranian, Russian artists to debut in Moscow

TEHRAN- The art exhibition "Patterns of Friendship" will come to life on August 16 in Moscow, marking a historic cultural exchange between Russia and Iran. 

Moscow to host VIII BRICS International School on October 1–3

The BRICS International School is a major initiative that trains young experts on BRICS topics. The programme aims to develop a professional community of young BRICSologists and educate a new generation of experts who are eager to have a deep understanding of politics, economics, culture, and other relevant areas of the BRICS group.

TV BRICS presents international media projects at the Russian Creative Week in Moscow

Interaction in a world that is increasingly striving for multipolarity was negotiated at one of the sessions of the Russian Creative Week in Moscow.

Official highlights Tehran-Moscow sister-city agreement at BRICS Tourism Forum

MOSCOW - Evgeny Kozlov, the first deputy head of the Moscow Mayor and Government Office as well as the chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee, has said the sister-city agreement between Tehran and Moscow can greatly boost the partnership between the two sides in the tourism area.

Over 50,000 Russian tourists expected to visit Iran by yearend

TEHRAN - The number of Russian tourists visiting Iran is projected to surpass 50,000 in 2024, according to an Iranian official.

Laureates of major international music competitions to take part in Iyun'skoe sozvuchie concert

Famous Russian and foreign musicians will perform at the Iyun'skoe sozvuchie concert (June Consonance) within the X International Tchaikovsky Festival of Arts, which will be held in Moscow and Klin from 21 to 30 June.

Iran calls for Russian partnerships in tourism development

TEHRAN - The Iranian Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has extended an invitation to Russian firms to invest in Iran's tourism infrastructure.

Iran emerges as potential destination for Russian tourists

TEHRAN - In a bid to position itself as a top tourist spot for Russians, Iran has been implementing several measures to ease travel and enhance accessibility.

Iran’s security chief in Moscow to discuss regional cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has underscored the imperative for regional entities like Shanghai and BRICS to bolster collaboration in this critical era.

Russian consul marvels at beauty of Shazdeh Garden during visit

TEHRAN – On Tuesday, Russian Consul in Isfahan Andrey Zhiltsov paid a visit to the UNESCO-listed Shazdeh Garden

Raisi sends message of condolence to Putin over deadly terrorist attack near Moscow

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Saturday sent a message of condolence to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin denouncing a deadly terrorist attack on a concert hall outside Moscow on Friday night, which has left at least 133 dead and more than 100 injured.

Taliban condemns terrorist attack on concert hall in Russia

The Foreign Ministry in the Taliban-formed government of Afghanistan has strongly condemned Friday’s terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall outside Moscow, TASS reported.

Death toll from terrorist attack on concert hall in Russia rises to 133

At least 133 people have been killed and more than 100 injured when four gunmen on Friday night dressed in camouflage opened fire with automatic weapons at people at a concert in the Crocus City Hall near Moscow, in one of the worst such attacks on Russia in years claimed by the ISIL (Daesh) group.

Tehran, Moscow to set up joint innovation center

TEHRAN – Iran and Russia will soon establish a joint innovation center, the deputy science minister has said.