Russia endorses UN roadmap for Syrian political process

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

Russia began an air campaign in Syria, adding direct Russian military intervention to the support Iran was already providing to Bashar al-Assad’s government.

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.

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

The IAEA verified Iran’s required initial nuclear measures, enabling JCPOA Implementation Day and agreed relief under the deal negotiated with Russia and the other powers.

Iran’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.

Hassan Rouhani, Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev met in Baku for their first trilateral summit, promoting regional cooperation and transport links.

Russia announced bomber missions to Syria launched from Iran’s Hamadan airfield. The use of Iranian facilities illustrated operational cooperation supporting the Syrian government; it did not...