Russia and iran

Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says

Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attend a documents signing ceremony in Moscow, Russia January 17, 2025.

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

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

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


Iran warns enemies amid arrival of Russian Yak-130 training fighter jet - analysis

The appearance of the Yak in Iran is a major development in the region as it is confirmed a perception that Iran is on the cusp of increasing its military threats and capacity.

A Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer aircraft performs during the International Army Games 2016, in Dubrovichi outside Ryazan, Russia, August 5, 2016.

Russia making progress on in-house production of Iranian kamikaze drones

Engineers are trying to build their version of the Iranian drone on a larger scale and at a higher quality, and are also seeking to add capabilities so that they could launch a "swarm attack."

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

US seeks end to Iran and Russia's drone axis in Ukraine

The news comes as Washington and Iran are trying to ease tensions and revive broader talks over Iran's nuclear program.

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

Iran, Russia spar over ‘non-negotiable’ Gulf islands

Russia issued a joint statement with the Gulf Cooperation Council in support of the UAE's initiative to reach a peaceful agreement on the three Gulf islands.

 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 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-Pakistan try to patch things up with Salami visit - analysis

Salami has said “we consider Pakistan's security as our security and by expanding interactions, cooperation and joint actions, we will end the existence of terrorist groups..."

 General view of a closed gate at Pakistan and Iran's border posts, after Pakistan sealed its border with Iran as a preventive measure following the coronavirus outbreak, at the border post in Taftan, Pakistan February 25, 2020.

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.

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: 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.

Ukraine military says all 35 drones Russia launched overnight destroyed

61 airstrikes and 52 attacks from the heavy rocket salvo fire systems were launched over the past day on the positions of Ukrainian forces and populated areas.

An explosion of a drone is seen in the sky over the city during a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine May 8, 2023.