Astana Syria talks open with Iranian and Russian support

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.

Iran and Russia signed state export-credit agreements for a thermal power plant and electrification of the Garmsar–Incheh Borun railway, linking finance to infrastructure projects.

The 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.

Russia voted for Security Council Resolution 2336, which welcomed Syria ceasefire efforts and looked toward Astana negotiations where Iran would join Russia and Turkey.

Hassan Rouhani and Vladimir Putin held talks in Moscow and issued a joint statement advancing nuclear, economic and regional cooperation, alongside agreements signed during the visit.

Iran, Russia and Turkey signed a memorandum in Astana to establish de-escalation areas in Syria, assuming guarantor roles in an effort to reduce fighting.

Iran hosted the second trilateral summit with Russia and Azerbaijan in Tehran, continuing the regional dialogue begun in Baku and discussions of practical cooperation.

Rouhani, Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan met in Sochi and issued a joint statement on Syria, linking their Astana cooperation to efforts toward a political process.

After the United States announced withdrawal from the JCPOA, Russia criticised the decision and affirmed continued cooperation with the other participants, supporting Iran’s diplomatic position.