November 2015
Putin Issues Economic Sanctions Against Turkey
Vladimir Putin has imposed economic sanctions on Turkey following the downing of a Russian warplane by Turkish forces. The sanctions include bans on certain imports…
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: Russia Should Not Play with Fire
Tensions between Turkey and Russia have escalated following Turkey's downing of a Russian aircraft, prompting Erdoğan to warn Russia against further provocations. Several Turkish businessmen…
Continued Accusations Between Putin and Erdogan Following Fighter Jet Downing
Tensions between Turkey and Russia escalated after Turkey downed a Russian fighter jet, leading to mutual accusations of deception and emotional responses from both leaders.…
Putin's Assistant: Iran Has a Strong Interest in Purchasing Various Russian Weapons
Vladimir Kozhin, a Russian official, revealed Iran's significant interest in acquiring a variety of Russian weapons, citing long-standing sanctions as a barrier to military upgrades.…
Putin's Spokesman: The Quran Gifted to Ayatollah Khamenei is a Model of an Ancient Version
During Vladimir Putin's visit to Iran, he gifted Ayatollah Khamenei a Quran believed to be a model of an ancient version kept in Russia. This…
The Presence of Gas Kings in Tehran
The summit of gas-exporting countries in Tehran marked a significant diplomatic gathering with leaders from multiple nations, highlighting Iran's strategic importance in global energy discussions.…
Agreement for Sale of 4% Uranium from Iran to Russia Signed
Iran has signed an agreement to sell 9 tons of 4% enriched uranium to Russia, marking its entry into the global uranium enrichment market. This…
Turkey Shoots Down Russian Fighter Jet
Turkey shot down a Russian fighter jet that allegedly violated its airspace, leading to a confirmation from Russia that the jet was over Syria. The…
Putin Lifts Ban on Enrichment Cooperation with Iran
Vladimir Putin has lifted the ban on Russian companies cooperating with Iran in uranium enrichment, allowing them to work at the Fordow site and assist…
Russia, a Long-Term and Strategic Partner for Iran?
Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to Tehran for a gas summit highlights the growing military and strategic partnership between Russia and Iran, particularly in the context…
The Naked Refugee Dilemma of Officials
The Iranian media reports on various political and economic developments, including the Gas Producers Summit in Tehran, the S-300 missile system discussions, and the approval…
Leaders of Several Countries Arrive in Tehran for Gas Exporters Summit
Leaders from nine gas-exporting countries, including Nigeria, Iraq, and Turkmenistan, have gathered in Tehran for a summit to discuss cooperation in the gas sector. The…
New Wave of Drought Migrants in Iran
The Iranian newspaper Javan calls for a task force to counter UN human rights resolutions, while the summit of gas-exporting countries in Tehran sees the…
Vladimir Putin to Visit Iran on November 23
Vladimir Putin is set to visit Iran on November 23 for a summit of major gas-exporting countries, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between the two…
Israel Protests Russia's Signing of S-300 Contract with Iran
Israel has protested Russia's signing of a contract to deliver S-300 missile defense systems to Iran, viewing it as a significant threat to its national…
Significant Increase in Russian Asylum Applications in the U.S. in 2015
In 2015, Russian asylum applications in the U.S. surged to the highest level in two decades due to increased political repression, corruption, and discrimination against…
Britain: Russian Plane Over Egypt Likely Crashed Due to Bomb Explosion
The British government has indicated that a Russian passenger plane that crashed in Egypt's Sinai desert likely went down due to a bomb explosion. Investigations…