Iran and Armenia open borders
Within the framework of the state program of tourism development, the Iranian authorities are studying the possibility of introducing a visa-free regime for citizens of 60 more countries
Vladimir Sazhin
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Moscow, Baku and Tehran preparing trilateral summit
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov has confirmed that preparations are underway for the meeting between the leaders of Azerbaijan, Iran and Russia. "Yes, preparations for such meeting are underway," TASS cited him as saying. Peskov did not specify the date and the location of the meeting. "We will inform you about it when the dates are finally coordinated and confirmed," he promised. At the same time Vladimir Putin's press secretary noted that the negotiations will be held at the beginning of the second half of the year.
Iran starts second round of parliamentary elections
The second round of the parliamentary elections started today in Iran. The citizens of the Islamic Republic started voting to elect 68 out of 290 members of the Parliament, which failed to get 25% of votes cast in the first round of the …
Will Iran face new sanctions due to missile launches?
Iran's future is connected with its rockets, but not with negotiations, Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, said today, adding that if Iran tends to the negotiation process without the defensive might it will …
Iran votes in favor of reformers
According to the preliminary results of the elections to the Majlis and the Assembly of Experts, the Conservatives received 106 seats in the 290-seat parliament. But it is noted, that they can lose the majority due to the large success …
Iran chooses its future
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said about a high presence of voters at the elections to the Parliament and the Assembly of Experts after casting his ballot. He has described …
Timely visit by Hossein Dehgan to Moscow
The today's visit of Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehgan to Moscow was devoted to the further development of military-technical cooperation between Russia and Iran during which he held talks with President …
Russia proposes ceasefire in Syria on March 1
The Russian side has made a proposal to begin a ceasefire in Syria on March 1, but Western officials said no agreement has been reached on the offer. The source added that Washington has concerns about some elements of the Russian …
Iran's path to WTO is open but not near
Iran has no any obstacles to join the WTO, experts told in an interview of Vestnik Kavkaza, commenting on statements by the Ambassador of Iran to Azerbaijan Mohsen Pakayin about intention to the Islamic Republic to join the World Trade …
Sazhin: there will be no war between Iran and Saudi Arabia
A Senior Researcher of the Center for the Study of the Middle East of the Institute of Oriental Studies, Vladimir Sazhin, said that tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia were not a surprise for him. However, the analyst believes that the …
Iran-Saudi Arabia: the proxy war
There will be no armed conflict – the difference between the military capabilities is too great
Iranian-Saudi conflict: an expected surprise
The diplomatic conflict which arose between Saudi Arabia and Iran was "an expected surprise", the participants of the round table discussion on the possible implications of the crisis in relations between Riyadh and Tehran said …
First part of Russian S-300 delivered to Iran
Russia has begun fulfilling a contract with Iran on the delivery of S-300 air defense systems, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said. "This contract is being completed and is being paid for. The …
RIAC and Valdai Club discuss Islamic State
Today Moscow hosted a presentation of the analytical report titled 'Islamic state: alternative statehood?'. The document, where Russian orientalists and international law expert have summarized all available information on this …
Vladimir Putin to meet with leaders of Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay a visit to Iran today. In Tehran, he will attend the summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum together with the presidents of Bolivia, Venezuela, Iran, Nigeria and Equatorial …
Rouhani: Iran ready to discuss Syrian crisis with all countries
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has spoken about Tehran's readiness to take part in negotiations on a settlement of the conflict in Syria. "Iran is ready to negotiate with any country, including ...
Rouhani: the threat of war hanging over Iran has receded
Thanks to the agreement between Tehran and the 'Six' international mediators the threat of war, which was hanging over Iran, has receded, President of Iran Hassan Rouhani stated live on Iranian television channel …
Iran ready to cooperate with Azerbaijan
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed his country's desire to establish multilateral cooperation with Azerbaijan and has given all necessary instructions, the Minister of Industry and Economy of Azerbaijan, Shahin Mustafayev, …
