Russia launches Iran’s Kowsar and Hodhod satellites

The US imposed sanctions on Iranian and Russian actors, citing Iranian ballistic-missile transfers to Russia. Iran rejected the transfer allegations.

Pezeshkian met Shoigu in Tehran and stated that deeper cooperation with Russia could reduce the impact of sanctions, reaffirming his government’s intention to develop bilateral ties.

Russian prime minister Mikhail Mishustin held talks with Iranian first vice-president Mohammad Reza Aref in Tehran, discussing economic cooperation and transport infrastructure.

Putin and Pezeshkian held talks in Ashgabat during an international forum, maintaining presidential dialogue on bilateral relations and regional developments.

Putin and Pezeshkian met in Kazan during the BRICS summit, discussing cooperation and work toward a comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.

Iran and Russia inaugurated the first phase of linking Shetab and Mir payment networks, enabling Iranian cardholders to withdraw cash through participating Russian ATMs.

Araghchi and Lavrov spoke by telephone about escalating fighting in Syria and discussed intensifying joint efforts through the Astana format.

Pezeshkian and Putin discussed escalating fighting in Syria, expressing support for the Syrian authorities and coordination through the Astana format involving Turkey.

Iran and Russia joined Arab states and Turkey in a Doha ministerial statement calling for an end to military operations in Syria, humanitarian access and a political process under UN resolution 2254.

Iran received observer status at the EAEU after a decision by the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, deepening institutional ties with a union that includes Russia.