Russian FM comments on Moscow relations with Trump Admin.

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Moscow is ready to work with the administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, and the ball is on Washington's side, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.

Azeri president Ilham Aliyev meets with Iran's VP

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – President of the Republic of Azerbaijan held a meeting with Shina Ansari, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Head of Department of Environment, in Baku on Wednesday

Russian FM spox:

Russia, Iran work to set time for signing partnership deal

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty between Russia and Iran is ready, and the countries are working to set a time for signing it, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) –  NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has called on Western allies to provide Ukraine with further support “to change the trajectory of the conflict” with Russia.

States to line up for Russia gas when US stops exporting LNG

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – When the United States stops exporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the next few years due to its own increased needs, Western countries will line up to Moscow for Russian gas, Serbian President says.

Russian defense minister:

West aims to keep dominance by undermining regional stability

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – In a bid to preserve its global dominance, the West is attempting to undermine regional stability, Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said.

Russia supports new UNSC draft resolution on Gaza: Envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Russia supports the resolution on the Gaza Strip demanding a ceasefire drafted by ten non-permanent members of the UN Security Council and urges to put it to a vote, Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations said.

Ankara hosts 20th Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Commission

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The 20th edition of Iran-Turkey Joint Consular Commission was held in Ankara on Tuesday.

Blinken heads to Brussels as Europe braces for Trump 4 years

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Brussels on Tuesday as President-elect Donald Trump’s possible moves on support for Ukraine, NATO and tariffs raise serious questions and concerns among European officials.

Iran, Russia, Turkey issue joint statement on Israel, region

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – In a joint statement, Iran, Russia and Turkey condemned the crimes of the Zionists against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and the attacks of the occupying regime against Lebanon and Syria.

BRICS International Competence Centre opens in Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The BRICS+ International School has opened the International Centre of Competence for the Development of BRICS Education Systems.

Shoigu:

Russia, China must counter any US attempt at containment

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The key task for Russia and China is to counter any attempt by the United States to contain their countries, an ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin told China's foreign minister on Tuesday.

China FM:

Beijing ready to boost security coordination with Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Beijing is ready to boost coordination with Russia on issues related to security and development, the Chinese Foreign Minister said during strategic security consultations with the Russian Security Council Secretary.

Dollar, SWIFT completely removed from Iran-Russia trade: CBI

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran has completely removed the US dollar from its trade transactions with Russia, according to the country’s chief banker, amid growing economic cooperation between the two countries that are subject to Western sanctions.

Medvedev warns;

EU behavior in struggle with Russia fraught with bad scenario

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – European politicians are not resolving the conflict with Moscow but are only adding fuel to the fire, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

US, UK strike western Yemen

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The United States and Britain struck Yemen’s western province of Hudaydah as the Arab country continues its retaliatory operations against the Israeli regime.

N Korea ratifies treaty on strategic partnership with Russia

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – North Korea ratified the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia signed in Pyongyang on June 19.

Iran, Turkey diplomats discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Senior Advisor to Iranian Foreign Minister for Special Political Affairs Ali Asghar Khaji held talks with Turkey’s top negotiator Mustafa Yurdakul and his accompanying delegation in Astana on Monday.

CIS states show interest in purchasing wagon from Iran: RAI

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The chief executive of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (RAI) announced the agreement of the CIS member countries to purchase wagons from Iran.