Unchecked Israeli violence threatens pursuit of peace in Syria, Astana participants warn

TEHRAN – In a joint statement issued during the 22nd round of Astana talks on Syria held on Tuesday, Iran, Russia, and Turkey condemned Israel’s ongoing atrocities against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as well as its assaults on Lebanon and Syria. 

Syria in focus as Iran, Russia, Turkey diplomats convene for Astana Talks

TEHRAN – The senior adviser to the Iranian Foreign Minister engaged in discussions with the special representatives from Russia and Turkey during the 22nd round of the Astana process meetings, focusing on the situation in Syria.

By Mehdi Soltani

Will Russia distance from Iran with the Trump win?

MOSCOW - Iranian political experts have quickly projected that a Trump victory in the presidential elections could lead to renewed U.S.-Russia relations due to Trump and Putin's reportedly friendly ties. Some in Iran worry that this shift might undermine the strategic partnership between Iran and Russia, which has been strengthened over the past three years.

Putin congratulates Trump, says 'ready' to engage in dialogue

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his election victory, saying he is ready to engage with the incoming U.S. president, according to npr.org.

Kowsar, Hodhod satellites sent first signals to Iranian scientists

TEHRAN – The Iranian Space Agency announced that the Kowsar and Hodhod satellites have been successfully launched into orbit and that the first signals have been received from both. 

UN Security Council members quarrel over Israel’s attack on Iran

TEHRAN – In an emergency meeting on Monday the UN Security Council members quarreled over Israel’s Oct. 26 attacks on Iran’s military installations.

Iran rejects EU accusations of involvement in Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN – The Iranian embassy in Belgium has categorically dismissed the European Union's unfounded assertion regarding Iran's alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict.

Details emerge on Pezeshkian's upcoming visit to Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to embark on a three-day official visit to Kazan, Russia, to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where key discussions on multilateralism and cooperation between emerging economies will take center stage.

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.

Pezeshkian to meet with Egyptian counterpart in Russia

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on the sidelines of the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia, Arab media reported.

Iranian university, Russian academy to enhance ties

TEHRAN – Allameh Tabatabai University of Tehran and the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to boost scientific cooperation.

Quranic manuscripts, Persian calligraphy go on show at Kazan museum

TEHRAN – A collection of cultural offerings including rare books and manuscripts of the Holy Quran and classic Persian literary works has been put on show at the Museum of Islamic Culture in Kazan’s Kremlin, Tatarstan.

Scientists shed new light on findings from Scythian burial site

A group of Russian scientists has presented a new study on a large burial mound previously discovered in southern Siberia.

‘Sincere and Strategic’

Iranian president highlights bilateral ties with Russia in meeting with Putin

TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation between Iran and Russia, describing the relationship between the two nations as "sincere and strategic."

Tehran, Moscow on path to strengthen ties as Iranian President receives Russian PM

TEHRAN -Mikhail Mishustin, the Prime Minister of Russia, has emphasized the importance of strengthening relations between Moscow and Tehran, particularly highlighting the efforts to enhance trade and economic cooperation in key sectors such as transportation, energy, industry, and agriculture.

UNESCO-designated Lut Desert to host marathon

TEHRAN – The eighth edition of a marathon running is scheduled to be held in the touristic Shahdad region of the UNESCO-registered Lut Desert on October 17.

Lavrov: BRICS countries to produce 37% of global output by 2028

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov spoke on September 25, 2024, during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting on the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York.

Ukraine says it has no information on alleged Iranian missile supply to Russia

TEHRAN – The Ukrainian Defense Intelligence has stated to British media that it has no knowledge of any Iranian missile transfers to Russia, contradicting claims made by Western states and strongly denied by Tehran.

Stone Age burial site unearthed in Russia

TEHRAN - Russian archaeologists have unearthed a burial site expected to date from the Stone Age during an excavation recently completed in Tatarstan.

Tourist arrivals in Kazan from BRICS countries soar 60%

TEHRAN – The Russian city of Kazan has witnessed a record increase in the number of tourists from BRICS countries this summer, with a remarkable 60 percent rise compared to the same period last year, TV BRICS reported.

Kremlin: West obsessed with fighting Russia until Ukraine runs out of men

The West is "obsessed" with the idea of waging war against Russia until Ukraine runs out of men, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

Tehran promotes tourist destinations to Russian visitors with new guidebook

TEHRAN - Mohammad-Amin Tavakolizade, the deputy mayor of Tehran for social and cultural affairs, has highlighted the potential for expanded tourism ties between Iran and Russia during a meeting with Moscow’s deputy mayor and BRICS tourism committee officials. 

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, Russia push for stronger nuclear safety collaboration

TEHRAN- The Islamic Republic of Iran and Russia have emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration in the nuclear safety framework.

Tehran, Moscow ties to flourish on 'permanent, stable, and enduring' path: Iranian president

TEHRAN – In a meeting held in Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, underscored their commitment to deepening bilateral relations between Iran and Russia.

Russia: Playing with fire has its consequences

The Kremlin on Monday said “playing with fire has its consequences” amid reports about the link between Ukraine and the suspect of an apparent assassination attempt against Republican candidate and former US President Donald Trump a day earlier.

Tehran, Moscow discuss maritime cooperation in Caspian Sea during China visit

TEHRAN – While visiting China, senior military officials from Iran and Russia seized the opportunity to discuss security and areas of bilateral cooperation in the Caspian Sea.