Russia launches Iran’s Khayyam satellite

EU foreign-policy chief Josep Borrell announced a pause in Vienna negotiations on restoring the Iran nuclear agreement, citing external factors amid disputes involving Russia’s sanctions demands.

Amir-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 held talks in Tehran on bilateral cooperation, nuclear diplomacy and regional issues during the Russian minister’s visit to Iran.

Gazprom and the National Iranian Oil Company signed a memorandum on strategic cooperation, outlining prospective energy projects during Putin’s visit to Iran.

Putin met Raisi in Tehran during a visit that also included consultations with Iran’s supreme leader and a trilateral summit on Syria with Turkey.

Amir-Abdollahian and Lavrov held talks in Moscow on bilateral relations, nuclear diplomacy and regional matters, continuing consultations between the two governments.

The SCO summit in Samarkand adopted an accession-related package for Iran, advancing the process begun in 2021 while leaving full membership to a later stage.

The EU sanctioned three Iranian individuals and one entity in connection with Iranian drones used in Russia’s war against Ukraine, adding an external cost to Iran–Russia military cooperation.

Iran’s foreign minister acknowledged supplying drones to Russia but said a limited shipment preceded the Ukraine invasion. Ukrainian authorities disputed Iran’s account. The admission concerned...

Russian Security Council secretary Nikolai Patrushev met Ali Shamkhani and President Raisi in Tehran, discussing security and wider cooperation between the two countries.