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Memri
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Memri
The Moscow Times: The Kremlin's Political Influence In Iran, And In The Middle East As A Whole, Is Reaching Zero
On July 14, 2025, The Moscow Times published an article stating that the Kremlin's political influence in Iran, and in the Middle East as a whole, is reaching zero. The article concluded that Russia has no leverage over the regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran and that there is no chance that mediation attempts will be perceived in Tehran and other capitals of the world as potentially effective. Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, who arrived in Russia on an official visit, on January 17, 2025. (Source: Following are excerpts of The Moscow Times's article:[1] "Iranians Don't Trust Russia" "Reading the news, one might have the impression that Russia plays some important role in rectifying the problems of Iran's relations with the outside world. "Last week, French President Emmanuel Macron announced his intention to maintain contacts with Putin for the sake of resolving the Iranian situation. U.S. President Donald Trump discussed the Iranian issue with Putin. Iranian President Pezeshkian also came to Moscow, however no specific results of his visits were reported. "All these messages and contacts, nonetheless, prompt an unbiased observer to suspect the participants of such actions of wishful thinking. Russia's real capabilities in Iran leave much to be desired. "The Kremlin's political influence in Iran, and in the Middle East as a whole, is reaching zero, and Tehran is no longer shy about discussing this openly... "Iranian leaders believe that Moscow betrayed Iran's interests in Syria when it refused to support President Assad's regime. They blame Russia for breaking its promises to supply modern fighter jets and air defense systems to Iran and never tire of reminding how Russia supported anti-Iranian sanctions at the UN. Iranians associate plans to restore their military potential after 12-days-long Israeli airstrikes not with Russia, but with China. "Furthermore, public opinion in Iran has long been motivated by mistrust of the attempts of the 'northern neighbor' [Russia], which they still cannot forgive for the seizure of Iranian lands under the 19th century Gulistan and Turkmenchay treaties,[2] to create Soviet republics on Iranian territory back in the 1920s and after World War II... Iranians don't trust Russia, and the war criminals from the Kremlin cannot claim the role of mediator in any political settlement." "Russia Has No Leverages Over The Regime Of The Islamic Republic Of Iran" "Hypothetically speaking, Russia's involvement in the Iranian economy could be perceived as a factor of influence, however even in this area we are too dealing not with the dynamic development of trade ties and the implementation of real projects, but with a selection of good wishes that politicians and pro-government media reiterate from year to year. "According to official data, trade turnover between the two countries is gradually growing and reached $4.8 billion a year in 2024. But this is half as much as Russia's trade with the United Arab Emirates and more than 10 times less than that with Turkey. In its turn, Iran's [trade] turnover with Turkey is two and a half times higher than that with Russia. "When the head of the Iran-Russia Joint Chamber of Commerce, Hadi Tizhoush Taban, said last year that Russia had become the largest foreign investor in Iran, it was not an evidence of large investments on part of Russian companies in his country, but an evidence of the miniscule volumes of investments from other states due to international sanctions. Back then, Taban referred to the fact that the Russian side invested $2.7 billion SD in two oil projects, which constituted 45 percent of all foreign investments. In fact, these were Lukoil's[3] expenditures on long-standing projects that were abandoned by the Russian company when Iran became targeted by sanctions. "The many-times reiterated statements that Russia purportedly plans to invest $8 billion in gas projects in Iran are not supported by facts. The 'strategic memorandum' on future supplies of Russian gas to Iran signed last year by Gazprom[4] and the National Iranian Gas Company does not provide for any actual participants' obligations, and no work is being done in this direction either in Moscow or Tehran, not to mention Baku, which must 'greenlight' the transit of gas supplies. "The conclusion is unambiguous: Russia has no leverages over the regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and there is no chance that mediation attempts will be perceived in Tehran and other capitals of the world as potentially effective. "Let's leave speculation about Russia's great role in the Near and Middle East to Putin's propagandists."
ITV News
22-06-2025
- ITV News
Seven men charged after pair in hospital after Iranian embassy protest
London London Seven men have been charged after two people were injured during a protest outside the Iranian embassy, police have said. Officers from the Metropolitan Police responded to reports of a fight in Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, shortly after 9.50am on Friday. Two men involved in an altercation outside the embassy, aged 37 and 39, were taken to hospital with serious but not life-threatening injuries. Eight people have now been arrested in connection with the incident, including the 39-year-old. Seven of those arrested were charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent on Saturday, a force spokesperson said. The men, who are all Iranian nationals, have been remanded into custody to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Monday. Those charged are: Mohammad Nadiri, 30, of Central Street, Islington; Pourrezaei Vahid, 41, of Hamlet Square, Cricklewood; Armin Hasanlov, 35, of Prescot Road, Liverpool; Esmaeil Balouchy, 50, of Brent Lea, Brentford; Saeed Hosseingholipoor, 34, of Wilkins Close, Mitcham; Farzin Suleimani, 31, of Selsey Road, Birmingham; Aref Yazdan Parast, 31, of Worton Road, Isleworth. The Met has previously said the incident is thought to have involved protesters 'pro and anti-Iranian regime'. Police have imposed conditions to stop protesters from gathering in the area until 1pm on Sunday. Footage shared on social media appeared to show two men lying on the ground in a fenced-off section of the road. One man, who was shirtless, had blood covering his nose and mouth, while the other man lay motionless clutching his left leg and ankle, with police officers attending both individuals. A number of national embassies are located on or near Princes Gate, including the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Rhyl Journal
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Rhyl Journal
Seven men arrested after two people injured at protest outside Iranian Embassy
Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, shortly after 9.50am on Friday, a force spokesperson said. Two men were treated for injuries at the scene by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) before one was taken to a major trauma centre and the other to hospital. The incident is thought to have involved protesters from 'the pro and anti-Iranian regime', the Met said. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The seven arrested men, whose ages have not yet been given, currently remain in police custody. Officers remain at the scene and the area has been cordoned off while initial investigations take place. Police have imposed conditions to stop protestors from gathering in the area until 1pm on Sunday. One man was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of breaching the conditions. An LAS spokesperson said: 'We were called at 9.56am today (June 20) to reports of an assault in Princes Gate, SW7. 'We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and our Tactical Response Unit. 'We treated two patients at the scene and took one to hospital and one to a major trauma centre.' Footage shared on social media appeared to show two men lying on the ground in a fenced-off section of the road. One man, who was shirtless, had blood covering his nose and mouth, while the other man lay motionless clutching his left leg and ankle, with police officers attending both individuals. A number of national embassies are located on or near Prince's Gate, including the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran.
Glasgow Times
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Seven men arrested after two people injured at protest outside Iranian Embassy
Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, shortly after 9.50am on Friday, a force spokesperson said. Two men were treated for injuries at the scene by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) before one was taken to a major trauma centre and the other to hospital. The incident is thought to have involved protesters from 'the pro and anti-Iranian regime', the Met said. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The seven arrested men, whose ages have not yet been given, currently remain in police custody. Officers remain at the scene and the area has been cordoned off while initial investigations take place. Police have imposed conditions to stop protestors from gathering in the area until 1pm on Sunday. One man was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of breaching the conditions. An LAS spokesperson said: 'We were called at 9.56am today (June 20) to reports of an assault in Princes Gate, SW7. 'We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and our Tactical Response Unit. 'We treated two patients at the scene and took one to hospital and one to a major trauma centre.' Footage shared on social media appeared to show two men lying on the ground in a fenced-off section of the road. One man, who was shirtless, had blood covering his nose and mouth, while the other man lay motionless clutching his left leg and ankle, with police officers attending both individuals. A number of national embassies are located on or near Prince's Gate, including the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran.
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Protests outside Iran embassy in London descend into violence as seven arrested
This morning, Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an altercation outside the Iranian Embassy in London. Two people were injured in the incident and seven arrested Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm after two people were left injured when a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in London descended into violence. Metropolitan Police officers responded to reports of an altercation in Princes Gate in Knightsbridge, west London, shortly after 9.50am on Friday, a force spokesperson said. Two men were treated for injuries at the scene by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) before one was taken to a major trauma centre and the other to hospital. The incident is thought to have involved protesters from "the pro and anti-Iranian regime", the Met said. Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The seven arrested men, whose ages have not yet been given, currently remain in police custody. Officers remain at the scene and the area has been cordoned off while initial investigations take place. Police have imposed conditions to stop protestors from gathering in the area until 1pm on Sunday. One man was arrested and taken into custody on suspicion of breaching the conditions. A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Officers are on scene in Princes Gate, SW1 following an altercation during a protest. "They were called to the location at 09:53hrs on Friday, 20 June. Conditions have since been put in place to prevent serious disorder. This stops protestors from gathering in the area until 13:00hrs on Sunday, 22 June. "One man has been taken into police custody after he was arrested on suspicion of breaching the above conditions. Seven other men remain in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. "The two men treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service are in hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening." An LAS spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.56am today (June 20) to reports of an assault in Princes Gate, SW7. We sent a number of resources to the scene including ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars and our Tactical Response Unit. We treated two patients at the scene and took one to hospital and one to a major trauma centre." Footage shared on social media appeared to show two men lying on the ground in a fenced-off section of the road. One man, who was shirtless, had blood covering his nose and mouth, while the other man lay motionless clutching his left leg and ankle, with police officers attending both individuals. A number of national embassies are located on or near Prince's Gate, including the Embassy of The Islamic Republic of Iran.
