Pezeshkian and Putin discuss Syria crisis by telephone

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.

A Russian Soyuz rocket launched Iran’s Kowsar and Hodhod satellites from Vostochny, continuing space cooperation involving Iranian-developed payloads.

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.

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.

Pezeshkian and Putin signed a 20-year strategic partnership treaty covering security, trade, energy and other fields. It required non-assistance to an aggressor against either party, rather than an...

Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran, continuing bilateral diplomacy after the January strategic treaty signature.

Iranian, Russian and Chinese forces began the maritime phase of Security Belt 2025 near Chabahar. The Chinese defence ministry dates this phase to 10-11 March.