Russian air campaign strengthens Iran’s Syrian ally

Defence ministers Hossein Dehghan and Sergei Shoigu signed a military cooperation agreement in Tehran, expanding the framework for contacts between Iran and Russia.

Iran and the six powers, including Russia, reached nuclear negotiating parameters in Lausanne, preparing the way for a final agreement while leaving technical work unfinished.

Putin lifted Russia’s restriction on supplying S-300 air-defence systems to Iran. Lavrov linked the decision to progress in nuclear negotiations and described the earlier ban as voluntary; lifting the...

Iran and the E3/EU+3, including Russia, reached the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in Vienna. The agreement linked nuclear restrictions and verification to sanctions relief, making Russia a...

Russia joined a unanimous Security Council vote for Resolution 2231, endorsing the JCPOA and establishing a framework for changes to UN measures on Iran.

Iran participated alongside Russia and other powers in Vienna talks on Syria, joining a broader diplomatic forum that agreed principles for a political process.

Rostec chief Sergei Chemezov announced that a contract to supply S-300 air-defence systems to Iran had entered into force, moving procurement beyond the earlier Russian ban.

Vladimir Putin met Ali Khamenei in Tehran during a visit that also included talks with Hassan Rouhani, strengthening leadership contact amid nuclear and Syrian cooperation.

Russia supported unanimous adoption of Security Council Resolution 2254, which endorsed a Syrian political roadmap informed by Vienna talks involving Iran.

A shipment of Iranian low-enriched uranium material departed for Russia as part of Iran’s nuclear commitments, bringing JCPOA implementation closer.