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.

Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East. Its bad times are likely to get worse once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House with his policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran.

Our planet is the closest it has ever been to a global nuclear holocaust, the scientific community has warned over the past two years.

Like any newly elected American President, Donald Trump must all too soon address international affairs that have been much ignored in the election.

For weeks, Iranian officials have downplayed the fall of their ally in Syria. But an important general has offered a remarkably candid view of the blow to Iran, and its military’s prospects.

These sanctions have come in response to Iran’s nuclear programme, its backing of militant groups in the Middle East, brutal crackdowns on protests and, more recently, its support of Russia as ...

Iran and its proxies and allies — from Syria to Lebanon to Gaza — have taken a beating in military engagements this year.

Russian forces have left one of Armenia's border checkpoints after 30 years, signaling a shift in relations between the countries.

Oil rose in the early Asian session amid expectations of tightening supply from Russia and Iran due to Western sanctions, Exness’ Maria Agustina Patti said.

Pyongyang has provided Moscow with more than 10,000 soldiers, artillery, and ammunition during Russia’s war as the two sides have deepened their partnership.

Indian and Chinese refiners are increasing purchases of crude from the Middle East and the Atlantic Basin due to reduced availability and higher prices of Russian and Iranian oil, alongside fears of more sanctions on transportation.