Russian official due in Iran to discuss Caspian region issues
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Gregory Karasin will arrive in Iran on 2 March for a two-day visit for talks on Caspian region and Central-Asian issues, Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Sat.
Iranian, Russian defense mininsters meet
The visiting Russian defense minister met and conferred with his Iranian counterpart in Tehran.
Pope, Russian Patriarch expect world to hear appeal for peace
HAVANA, Feb. 15 (MNA) – The Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francisco expect the world to hear the call for peace made during their historic meeting in Cuba, said the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church on Sunday.
Velayati: Iranian, Russian researchers play important role
Head of Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council Ali Akbar Velayati called on distinguished Iranian and Russian researchers and thinkers to play a valuable role in the broadening of bilateral ties.
Velayati in Moscow to meet with Russian officials
Leader’s senior adviser on international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati has arrived in Moscow on February 1, to hold talks with senior Russian officials on political, security, regional cooperation and strategic issues.
Iranian, Russian officials discuss Syria on phone
Senior officials at the Iranian and Russian foreign ministries held a telephone conversation focusing on major regional developments, the issue of Syria in particular.
Russian airstrike targets al-Qaeda prison in Syria’s Idlib
The Russian air force has carried out a strike on an al-Qaeda run prison killing around 60 people in Syria’s northwestern province of Idlib, a UK-based monitoring group says.
Russian Helicopters participating in Trade and Industrial Dialogue
Russian Helicopters Holding Company taking part in the Russian National Industrial Exhibition - Trade and Industrial Dialogue: Russia – Iran 2015, which is being held under the supervision of the Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov in Tehran, December 21-23.
Syria: Russian air force at Hmeymim airbase prepare to strike terrorists
TEHRAN (FNA)- Russian fighter jets continue combat missions against ISIL and other Takfiri terrorist groups at Hmeymim airbase in Lattakia Province.
Russian aircraft carried out over 4,200 combat missions in Syria
Russian combat aircraft have carried out more than 4,200 missions against terrorist targets since the start of the air operation in Syria on September 30, the Russian General Staff said Wednesday.
Khaledan subdues Russian tennis player
Winning his second match at Turkey F50 Futures International Championship, Iran’s Shahin Khaledan came closer to the main draw of the tournament.
Syrian troops advance with support of Russian aviation
The Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, Valery Gerasimov, said that the Russian Air Force carry out daily up to 40 bombing missions in support of the advance in the ground of the Syrian troops.
Russian Caucasus terrorists training in Turkey: Lavrov
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov said in an interview with Italian journalists that terrorists are training in Turkey not only to attack Syria, but also to operate against North Caucasus.
Turkey actions contradict NATO recommendations: Russian envoy
Turkey’s actions after downing a Russian jet in Syria not only contradicts the UN Charter but the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) own recommendations, Russia’s permanent representative to the Alliance said Friday.
Russian warplane downing to cost Turkey dear: Iran general
Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei
Turkey committing ‘error of judgement’ on downing Russian plane
Iran’s Parliament speaker has denounced Turkey’s downing of Russian fighter jet, believing the US backing the act was equally a hamartia.
Russian Foreign Ministry quashes civilian bombardment in Syria
A Russian Foreign Ministry official dismissed the claims of Russians’ bombarding the civilians in Syria.
Russian Air Force destroyed 1,623 terrorist targets since Sep. 30
The Russian Air Force, in cooperation with the Syrian Air Force, has carried out 1,391 sorties targeting sites for ISIL and Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist organizations within the past month, according to a military source.