Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China’s dependence on Iranian and Russian oil is a key issue in upcoming trade talks.

After Russia lost a key ally in Syria’s Bashar al-Assad in late 2024, Iran, another Russian ally in the Middle East, is under attack. Israel began striking Iran a week ago, but Russia seems too ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, greets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi prior to their talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 23, 2025. (Alexander Kazakov, Sputnik ...

Iran, China and Russia will discuss Tehran's nuclear activities and sanctions on Tuesday, with the E3 nations set for talks ...

Russia’s decision to essentially sit out the Israel-Iran war may seem surprising in light of its recent ties with Iran, but it fits with Moscow’s historical behavior in the region.

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Iran is seeking to strengthen its ties with Russia following recent U.S. strikes on its nuclear facilities. Iran's Foreign Minister met with Russian President Vladimir Putin ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shake hands during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on Monday. (Photo by ALEXANDER KAZAKOV/POOL/AFP via Getty Images ...

Moscow warned of a "catastrophe" if Israel continues to strike nuclear sites in Iran, highlighting Russia's concern over the fate of its ally with which it signed a security pact only half a year ago.

Iran and Russia have deepened ties in recent months, with the two countries concluding a strategic partnership deal during a visit by Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian to the Kremlin in January.

Despite fiery rhetoric, Russia has offered Iran no real support after US strikes, revealing Moscow’s weakened position, competing interests, and reluctance to jeopardize ties with Israel, the ...

Russia's President Vladimir Putin met with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow in April. (gavriil grigorov/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images) Iran’s top diplomat said he planned to ...