Russia and iran

Putin says Russia is 'loyal friend, reliable partner' of Iran's Islamic regime in Nowruz message

"Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people strength in overcoming these severe trials and emphasised that during this difficult time," read the message shared by the Kremlin.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.
VENEZUELA’S PRESIDENT Nicolas Maduro sits with Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez during a rally in November 2025.

Maduro's fall decimates the Russia-Iran-China axis in Latin America - opinion

Moscow's collapse, Beijing's shock, and Tehran's fury at Maduro's capture reveal just how catastrophic this loss truly is.

|ByYONI MICHANIE
Russia's MiG-29 jet fighters of the Strizhi (Swifts) and Su-30SM jet fighters of the Russkiye Vityazi (Russian Knights) aerobatic teams fly in formation during a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia

Iran’s Air Force receives batch of Russian MiG-29s

Their arrival underscores Tehran’s urgency to bolster its aerial capabilities amid regional tensions and after Operation Rising Lion

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (L) attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia; illustrative; January 17, 2025.

Russia to fund construction of new nuclear plant in Iran

On top of funding the construction of a new nuclear plant in Iran, Russia will supply Iran with 55 billion cubic meters per year.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Russian warship spotted in Saudi Arabian port

Saudi Arabia and Iran have re-established diplomatic ties and Iran has been a significant military ally to Russia.

APRIL 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian warships sail along the Neva River during a rehearsal for the Navy Day parade in Saint Petersburg, Russia July 21, 2022.

Putin claims West wants to create new Nazi-era 'Axis' power alliance

Putin has often called on the global events of the 1930s when discussing his Ukrainian adversaries.

MARCH 27, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers his address dedicated to the Defender of the Fatherland Day in Moscow, Russia, in this picture released February 23, 2023.

Iran to buy Su-35 fighter jets from Russia - Iranian broadcaster

Russia has not confirmed the deal, but Iran has claimed to have finalized the purchase.

MARCH 11, 2023ByREUTERS
Russian MiG-29 fighter jets

Russia threatens Europe without Ukrainian victory - Lithuanian FM to 'Post'

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis is helping sound the alarm of Moscow’s danger to Europe.

MARCH 10, 2023ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
LITHUANIAN FOREIGN Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis in Jerusalem: Israel knows how it feels to look at burned cities, destroyed cities, rocket flying all over and this is what we want to avoid.

Has Russia depleted its stock of Iranian suicide drones? - UK intel

The UK Defense Ministry said that the Ukrainian military had reportedly shot down at least 24 Iranian Shahed-136s between late January and mid-February.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023ByMICHAEL STARR
A view of drones during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 24, 2022

Iran willing to risk worse US sanctions over Russian drone factory - analysis

Iran's arming of Russia crossed a red line and Tehran appears to believe it cannot go back - instead it's increasing its cooperation with Moscow.

FEBRUARY 6, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Iran reveals bizarre new AI-powered miniature tank robots - analysis

Iran showcased a legion of miniature tank robots, remote-controlled four and six-wheeled machines fitted with an assortment of small arms.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
An Iranian Nazir robot tank, as seen at a ceremony in April 2019.

Iran summons senior Ukraine diplomat over comments on drone strike

The Russian Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned the "provocative" drone attack on the defense facility in Iran.

JANUARY 30, 2023ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian speaks during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, November 23, 2022.

Drone attack on Iranian ammunition plant: What do we know so far?

The Islamic Republic claimed this was a “failed attack” but videos shared online showed that something happened.

JANUARY 29, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Armoured personnel carriers take part in a military exercise in Isfahan, Iran, in this handout image obtained on September 8, 2022

If given the chance, Netanyahu should try to mediate Russia, Ukraine - editorial

If Netanyahu can intervene a little, he needs to do it with his eyes wide open since Russia's new best friend is now Iran.

JANUARY 5, 2023ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in Sochi, Russia September 12, 2019.