Iran announces first phase of S-300 delivery

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.

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.

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...

Iran 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 and Russia held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Bushehr II nuclear expansion, advancing the two additional reactor units contracted in 2014.

Russia announced that deliveries of S-300 air-defence systems to Iran were complete, marking the supply milestone after years of dispute and renewed negotiations.