Moscow talks distinguish nuclear assurances from broader sanctions demands

Iranian, Russian and Chinese vessels practised maritime rescue and anti-piracy operations during the CHIRU 2022 naval exercise.

Iran abstained when the UN General Assembly adopted resolution ES-11/1 condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia voted against the resolution.

Lavrov requested written US guarantees that sanctions imposed on Russia over Ukraine would not obstruct Russian trade, investment and military cooperation with Iran.

Amir-Abdollahian and Lavrov spoke by telephone about bilateral relations, Vienna negotiations and Ukraine. Iran’s minister stated opposition to both war and sanctions.

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.

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.

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched Iran’s Khayyam Earth-observation satellite from Baikonur in Kazakhstan. Roscosmos reported successful orbital insertion, marking a concrete space-cooperation...

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