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Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions

Iran turns to Moscow as its foreign minister meets Putin, underscoring efforts to secure backing amid stalled US talks and growing uncertainty over the Iran-Israel conflict dynamics.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026.
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attend a meeting at the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library in Saint Petersburg, Russia April 27, 2026.

Putin pledges support for Iran in talks with Araghchi in Russia, says he wants peace soon

 RUSSIAN PRESIDENT Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a meeting at the Kremlin last month. Azerbaijan has been redefining its traditional relationships with Russia and Iran, says the writer.

Iranian FM Araghchi heads to Russia as US-Iran talks stall, Trump says Iran can call to negotiate

Flames rise at the Bazan refinery in Haifa after it was hit by an Iranian missile, March 30, 2026.

Russia provided Iran with list of Israeli energy targets, Ukrainian intelligence finds - exclusive


Iran does outreach to Russia, Egypt

Iran is looking forward to more exports and imports of missile technology in October when it expects certain sanctions to be lifted

 Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian during a joint news conference in Moscow, Russia August 31, 2022.

Iran summons Russian ambassador over statement on Gulf islands

The islands, Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunb, are claimed by the UAE and Tehran, but have been held by Iran since 1971

 Russian President Vladimir Putin sits next to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a meeting with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (not pictured) in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

Iran-Russia-China: Tehran believes it is moving toward triple alliance

The growing alliance between Iran, Russia, and, China may threaten NATO and the Middle East.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia March 21, 2023

Iran, Russia's police forces to cooperate on strengthening nations' security

Radan suggested that the collaborative efforts be extended to Brazil, India and China to enforce ‘collective security.’ 

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with the new chief commander of the Iranian police force, Ahmad-Reza Radan in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on January 7, 2023.

Europeans plan to keep ballistic missile sanctions on Iran

Keeping the EU sanctions would reflect Western efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and the means to deliver them despite the collapse of the 2015 deal.

 Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, in Tehran, Iran June 25, 2022

How will Putin's allies view him after attempted Wagner revolt? - analysis

As the fallout from the Prigozhin affair continues, there will be close monitoring from other authoritarian regimes that want to supplant the US-led world order.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a news conference following the Astana Process summit in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022. Russian, Iranian and Turkish flags hang behind him.

Russia says regional free trade pact with Iran possible by year-end

The regional agreement with Iran would replace and expand an interim pact that already provides a reduction in customs duties on hundreds of categories of goods.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran July 19, 2022.

Iran vs Zelensky: Islamic Republic's actions have consequences - analysis

Iran has supplied hundreds of armed kamikaze drones to Russia, which Moscow uses to terrorize Ukrainian civilians.

A drone is launched during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on August 25, 2022.

Iran: Zelensky's drone criticism a bid to get Ukraine more Western arms

Iran initially denied supplying Shahed drones to Russia but later said it had provided a small number before the conflict began. Ukraine says the drones have played a major role in Russia's attacks.

 A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

Iran killing its people every day, increasing execution of dissidents - analysis

Iran feels confident in increasing this repression because it is close allies with China and Russia, two other countries that crush dissent.

 Pictures of people who died during demonstrations in Iran are displayed as Iranian community members and supporters of the National Council of Iran take part in a protest in solidarity with Iranian people, in Paris, France, February 12, 2023.