Russia’s growing ties with Iran have shaped the war in Ukraine. A new treaty raises the stakes for Trump’s administration
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Key provisions of Russia-Iran strategic cooperation treaty
Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza, Kremlin says
Russia welcomes any settlement that leads to security in Gaza after a ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas was announced, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russia and Iran have a troubled history despite their current alliance
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted his Iranian counterpart Friday for the signing of a broad pact between Moscow and Tehran. The Kremlin says the “comprehensive strategic partnership” agreement between Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will take their cooperation to a new level.
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Russia warns against Israel's illegal activities threatening Syria's territorial integrity
Actions of Israel are gross violation of international legal decisions, including the many decisions of the Security Council and the General Assembly,' Russian envoy tells UN Security Council - Anadol
A top Iranian general said Russia was actually bombing the empty desert while saying it was attacking Syrian rebels
Behrouz Esbati said he partially blamed Russia for the fall of Assad's government, in a rare break from Iran's official line on Syria.
Israel's Air Force blazes air superiority path to Iran's border
Israel's actions in the wake of Syria's collapse give it unprecedented power in the air — right up to Iran's border.
Russia and Iran Sign Cooperation Treaty in the Kremlin
The agreement is focused more on trade than military issues, but it will bring two countries with a shared desire to challenge the West closer together.
India one of few countries in position to talk to Russia, Ukraine and Israel, Iran: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has underlined India’s potential role in ending global conflicts, saying that it is one of the few countries that is in a position to hold talks with both Russia and Ukraine,
U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back into his old life.
How Antony Blinken, America’s Top Diplomat, Became the Secretary of War
President Biden’s longtime aide rallied scores of nations to defend Ukraine but then became a villain to the many critics of U.S. support for Israel’s war in Gaza.
The Hindu Lit for Life 2025: ‘Too early to celebrate Israel-Hamas ceasefire’
In the session titled “ Original Sin: Israel, Palestine, and the Revenge of West Asia ”, journalist and author Stanly Johny and journalist Salil Tripathi discussed the immediate situation in West Asia, particularly Israel’s ceasefire with Gaza and its hostage release deal with the Hamas; and traced the history of the conflict.
Joe Biden Didn’t Just Lose the White House. He Lost His Legacy.
As Washington prepares for a new administration, a souvenir shop offers discounted Biden and Harris merchandise on Jan. 10. | Stephen Voss for POLITICO President Joe Biden’s bid for historical greatness came to grief in one day: Nov.