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

S-300 strategy

OCTOBER 3, 2018ByJPOST EDITORIAL
FOREIGN MINISTERS Sergei Lavrov (C) of Russia, Walid al-Muallem (L) of Syria and Mohammad Javad Zarif of Iran attend a news conference in Moscow in April.

Report: Turkey promises no Russian patrols in Idlib zone

Rebels aligned with Turkey said they held talks with Turkish intelligence and military officers in the past 48 hours and made clear they objected to Russian patrols.

OCTOBER 3, 2018ByREUTERS
Syrian rebels fighting the Assad regime celebrate.

It is not time for Israel to play Russian roulette

If the current state of relations between the two countries continues to deteriorate, Russia will have no reason to keep the Iranians away from the Golan Heights.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018ByVUGAR BAKHSHALIZADA
The Russian S-300 anti-missile rocket system moves along a central street during a rehearsal for a military parade in Moscow in 2009

Putin: Probe expected on Russian plane shot down in Syria

Deputy Speaker of the Knesset MK Tali Ploskov (Kulanu) met with Russian President Vladimir Putin during a conference for female leaders in Euro-Asia.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
MK Tali Fluskov at the Conference For Euro-Asian Female Leaders beside Russian President Putin.

Liberman: Assad is responsible for downing Russian plane

Israel's defense forces "will do everything they must" to defend the country and its citizens. "I will continue to do what I must," he added.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018ByTAMAR URIEL-BEERI
Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman speaks at a faction meeting on June 18th, 2018

Report: Russia’s chief rabbi joined diplomatic delegation to Iran

Chabad of Russia did not confirm the visit.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018ByJTA
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin listens to Russian Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar earlier this year

Southern Syria: Familiar story, familiar ending

Russia is proposing to Iran the establishment of a land bridge, which it desires, but in exchange Tehran must agree to the removal of its forces and those of its proxies.

JULY 9, 2018ByUDI DEKEL
A GIRL holds an image of Syrian President Bashar Assad.

Voices from the Arab press: Allowing Saudi women to drive — what it means

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

JULY 7, 2018ByTHE MEDIA LINE
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Qingdao, China, on June 9

Disagreements begin to emerge between Moscow, Tehran regarding Syria

According to a report, sources close to the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Moscow identified previous Israeli raids on Iranian positions in central Syria, "but did not respond."

MAY 22, 2018ByHERB KEINON
Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) shakes hands with his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani during a meeting in Tehran, Iran November 1, 2017.

Russia sees closer Iran ties if U.S. exits nuclear deal

If the United States pulled out, there was no question of discussing new U.N. Security Council sanctions on Iran.

MAY 4, 2018ByREUTERS
Vladimir Yermakov, Director general of the Department for non-proliferation and arms control of Russia attends the 2nd Preparatory session of the 2020 Non Proliferation Treaty (NPT) Review Conference at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland April 24, 2018.