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Russia urges citizens in Israel to leave country

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Russia’s Embassy in Tel Aviv is urging its citizens to leave the country amid intensifying hostilities between Israel and Iran, which have exchanged volleys of missiles and drones since late last week, Ambassador Anatoly Vikto

On Israeli aggression against Iran;

IAEA Board begins holding emergency session

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – The emergency session of the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors, at Russia's request, to discuss the Israeli aggression against Iran has begun.

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Israel initiator of military actions in conflict with Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The former Russian Ambassador to Tehran, Alexander Mariyazov, says that Israel was the initiator of military actions in conflict with Iran and Tehran has a legitimate right to defend itself agisnt Israeli aggerssion.

Russia’s envoy to UN:

Israel responsible for aftermath of strikes on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya says that Israel would be responsible for aftermath of strikes on Iran.

Putin condemns Israel aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin condmened the Israeli attacks on Iran's soil, offering condolences over the martyrdom of Iranian civilians, military officials, and nuclear scientists.

Russia says concerned about escalation

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – The Kremlin spokesman has said that Russia condemns and expresses concern over 'sharp escalation' of tensions after Israeli aggression on Iran.

Pezeshkian inks message to Russia's Putin

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has penned a message to his Russian counterpart, President Putin.

Peskov:

Russia ready to remove Iran's excess nuclear material

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat has said that Russia his country is ready to help remove excess nuclear material from Iran.

Iran, Russia Culture Ministers hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Russian Minister of Culture Olga Lyubimova met and held talks with Seyyed Abbas Salehi, Iran's Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance in Tehran on Tuesday.

Russian culture minister arrives in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Russia’s Minister of Culture, Olga Lyubimova, has arrived in Tehran to attend Russia’s Cultural Week and hold bilateral meetings with Iranian officials.

Russia to build 8 nuclear power plants in Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission announced that Iran has signed a contract with Russia to construct eight nuclear power plants in Iran.

Russia carries out 'massive' drone attacks on Kyiv, Odesa

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Russia carried out "massive" drone attacks on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and port city of Odesa early Tuesday.

Iran to host Russia cultural festival this week

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran is scheduled to host a Russian culture festival in Tehran and Isfahan from June 10-15, 2025, according to the Russian Ministry of Culture.

Russia says striking Iran nuclear infrastructure inadmissible

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says that strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure are absolutely inadmissible.

Ryabkov:

Russia actively assists in seeking solution for US, Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Russia exerts active efforts on assisting in seeking a resolution between Washington and Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says.

Ukraine claims it downed Russian Su-35 jet over Kursk region

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Ukraine claimed on Saturday that its forces shot down a Russian Su-35 fighter jet over the Kursk region.

Iran, Russia discuss developing space cooperation

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian officials have discussed developing cooperation between the two countries in the field of space.

N Korea leader vows 'unconditional support' for Russia

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has reiterated Pyongyang's "unconditional support" for Moscow, particularly in its ongoing war in Ukraine.

Russia says Fri. airstrikes retaliation for Ukraine's attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Russian military has said its forces carried out large-scale overnight strikes against Ukrainian defense industry sites, using drones and long-range precision-guided weapons.

Russian military conducts heavy airstrikes across Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Russian military conducted ballistic missiles and drone strikes on large parts of Ukraine on Friday night a few days after Ukrainian audacious strikes on Russian airfields.

UN comments on Trump’s threats to sanction Russia, Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The United Nations spokesman has reacted to remarks by US President Donald Trump on threatening to impose sanctions on Russia and Ukraine.

Russia strikes Ukrainian attack UAV workshops

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Russian forces struck Ukrainian attack UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) assembly workshops, storage, and launch sites over the past day.

Kremlin to retaliate for attacks on airports in due time

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – The Kremlin declared that Russia will respond to Ukraine's recent attacks on its military airports at a time and in a manner it finds appropriate.

Explosion hits Russia's railway in Voronezh Region

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – An explosion damaged railway tracks in southwestern Russia's Voronezh region on Thursday, partially bringing train traffic to a halt, local media and officials said.

Putin ready to help Iran-US nuclear negotiations

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – President Vladimir Putin told US President Donald Trump that he was ready to use Russia's close partnership with Iran to help with negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, the Kremlin said on Thursday.

Russia became Iran’s largest foreign investor in 2024

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – In 2024, Russia ranked first in terms of foreign investment in Iran’s economy, according to the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic in Moscow, Kazem Jalali.

Russia's President Putin to visit Iran soon

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation, is set to visit Iran in the near future.