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Soviet envoy clarifies the intervention clauses
📅 12 December 1921The Soviet envoy clarified that Articles 5 and 6 of the friendship treaty did not apply to verbal or written attacks by Iranian groups or Russian emigrants. Iran sought limits on intervention.
Iran bans Tudeh and announces Soviet expulsions
📅 4 May 1983Iran declared Tudeh illegal and announced the expulsion of 18 Soviet diplomats, alleging interference in domestic affairs.
Salehi and Lavrov discuss renewed negotiations in Moscow
📅 17 August 2011Iranian foreign minister Ali Akbar Salehi met Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, discussing ideas for restarting negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme.
Lavrov and Zarif discuss nuclear cooperation in Tehran
📅 11 December 2013Lavrov and Zarif discussed continued Russian assistance to Iran’s nuclear-energy industry in Tehran; Zarif also reiterated Iran’s expectation that Russia fulfil S-300 supply contracts.
Iran joins Russia in expanded Vienna Syria talks
📅 30 October 2015Iran participated alongside Russia and other powers in Vienna talks on Syria, joining a broader diplomatic forum that agreed principles for a political process.
Iran announces first phase of S-300 delivery
📅 11 April 2016Iran’s foreign ministry announced completion of the first phase of its S-300 contract with Russia, reporting that an initial part of the air-defence shipment had been received.
Iran says Russian use of Hamadan base has ended for now
📅 22 August 2016Iran said Russian use of its Hamadan air base had ended for the time being, revealing sensitivities over foreign military access and publicity around the arrangement.
Iran, Russia and Turkey issue Moscow declaration on Syria
📅 20 December 2016The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey issued a joint declaration in Moscow supporting a Syrian political settlement and setting out principles for further cooperation.
Iranian and Russian ministers pursue Syria committee talks in Geneva
📅 18 December 2018The foreign ministers of Iran, Russia and Turkey met in Geneva over Syria, issuing a joint statement on efforts to establish a constitutional committee with UN facilitation.
Zarif and Lavrov discuss nuclear deal and Syria in Moscow
📅 2 September 2019Zarif and Lavrov held talks in Moscow on bilateral cooperation, the Iran nuclear agreement and Syria, including preparations for another Astana-format presidential summit.
Iran and Russia sign declaration on international law
📅 16 June 2020Zarif and Lavrov signed a declaration in Moscow affirming principles of international law and opposing unilateral interventions and extraterritorial application of national law.
Zarif visits Moscow for further bilateral consultations
📅 21 July 2020Zarif met Lavrov in Moscow for further consultations on bilateral relations and international issues, maintaining ministerial contact despite pandemic-related difficulties.
Lavrov affirms cooperation with Iran despite US sanctions threats
📅 24 September 2020After Moscow talks with Zarif, Lavrov said Russia would continue cooperation with Iran despite US sanctions threats, publicly rejecting Washington’s demands.
Lavrov visits Tehran for talks with Zarif
📅 13 April 2021Lavrov met Zarif in Tehran to discuss bilateral cooperation and the nuclear agreement, affirming Russian support for efforts to preserve the JCPOA.
Amir-Abdollahian meets Lavrov in Moscow
📅 6 October 2021Iran’s new foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met Lavrov in Moscow, discussing wider cooperation, the nuclear deal and regional developments including Afghanistan and the Caucasus.
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discuss Ukraine and nuclear talks
📅 7 March 2022Amir-Abdollahian and Lavrov spoke by telephone about bilateral relations, Vienna negotiations and Ukraine. Iran’s minister stated opposition to both war and sanctions.
Moscow talks distinguish nuclear assurances from broader sanctions demands
📅 15 March 2022Amir-Abdollahian met Lavrov in Moscow. Lavrov reported receiving assurances concerning Russian involvement in the Iran nuclear agreement, after earlier requesting wider guarantees.
Lavrov and Amir-Abdollahian hold talks in Tehran
📅 23 June 2022Lavrov and Amir-Abdollahian held talks in Tehran on bilateral cooperation, nuclear diplomacy and regional issues during the Russian minister’s visit to Iran.
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers meet in Moscow
📅 31 August 2022Amir-Abdollahian and Lavrov held talks in Moscow on bilateral relations, nuclear diplomacy and regional matters, continuing consultations between the two governments.
Moscow ministerial talks address trade and transport cooperation
📅 29 March 2023Amir-Abdollahian and Lavrov met in Moscow, discussing bilateral trade, transport cooperation and the Iran nuclear agreement during their joint press conference.
Iran summons Russian ambassador over Gulf islands statement
📅 12 July 2023Iran summoned Russia’s ambassador after the Russia–GCC statement on three Gulf islands, reaffirming Iranian sovereignty and demanding correction of Russia’s position.
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers discuss Middle East escalation
📅 14 April 2024Amir-Abdollahian initiated a telephone conversation with Lavrov after Iran’s attack on Israel. The ministers discussed regional escalation and warned against further dangerous actions.
Iran’s acting foreign minister meets Lavrov at BRICS ministerial meeting
📅 10 June 2024Acting foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani met Lavrov in Nizhny Novgorod on the sidelines of the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting, maintaining dialogue during Iran’s leadership transition.
Iranian and Russian foreign ministers consult on Syria escalation
📅 30 November 2024Araghchi and Lavrov spoke by telephone about escalating fighting in Syria and discussed intensifying joint efforts through the Astana format.
Iran and Russia join Doha ministerial statement on Syria
📅 7 December 2024Iran and Russia joined Arab states and Turkey in a Doha ministerial statement calling for an end to military operations in Syria, humanitarian access and a political process under UN resolution 2254.
Iran says it is reviewing mediation ideas as TASS reports proposal on nuclear inspections
📅 29 October 2026Press TV's 29 October 02:00 GMT headlines attributed to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi a statement that Tehran remained in close contact with mediators to explore implementing Iran's seven-day...
Iranian and Russian diplomats hold consultations on regional conflicts in Moscow
📅 11 November 2026Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Mehdi Shoushtari and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko held consultations in Moscow on Middle East and North African developments, including Palestine...