Regional Security
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Arrested terrorists in Iran confess to Saudi, US support
TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – IRGC Ground Forces commander announced the arrest of two terrorists in southeast of Iran, saying the terrorists have confessed to their crimes and how they were backed by Saudi Arabia and US in advancing their goals.
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Navy planning to extend presence to Atlantic waters
TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy commander said the presence in the Atlantic Ocean, according to international laws and regulations, is naval forces’ agenda this year.
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FM Zarif:
Iran, Germany coop. influential for regional, global stability
TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister has said economic cooperation of Tehran and Berlin would be helpful for regional and international stability.
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Oslo Forum 2016
OSLO, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Javad Zarif leads a delegation of his ministry to Oslo Forum 2016, where he has addressed the forum by a speech about “settlement of regional conflicts” on June 14.
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Iran slams Lebanon terror attack
TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s FM Spokesman Jaberi Ansari condemned Sunday’s terrorist bomb attack in the Lebanese capital Beirut, which targeted a major bank and injured a number of people.
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Ex-US State Department Official:
'Obama’s foreign policy worse than Bush’s'
TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Peter Van Buren, a 24-year veteran of the US Department of State, says the performance of President Obama in the foreign policy has been worse compared to the Bush's administration, adding Iran nuclear deal was the 'only bright spot for peace'.
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Iran warns visiting, resident nationals in Turkey
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy to Ankara urged Iranians who are visiting the country to avoid attending crowded sites and events.
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Security workgroup:
Iran, Syria urge ‘fighting terrorism, organized crimes’
TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MMA) – A high-ranking Iran-Syria Joint Security Workgroup has met in Tehran with both counties’ deputy-ministers of interior for security and political affairs attending.
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Rouhani unveils ‘largest industrial complex’ in western Iran
TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Hassan Rouhani has emphasized upon his government’s commitment to help develop country’s north western part of the country, especially Kurdish regions.
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Deputy FM:
Terrorism supporters pursue self-destructive behavior
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy FM Amir-Abdollahian said supporters of terrorists have severely damaged themselves in addition to threatening regional and global security.
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Iran concerned over security issue in Eastern Europe
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called Ukraine as a friend of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the region and stressed that Tehran welcomes expansion of ties with Kiev in all areas.
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In Chechnya's security conf.;
Iran rejects Israel’s claims against Resistance
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Head of Iranian delegation participating at the 7th intl. security conference in Grozny responded to the claims by head of Israeli delegation against the Resistance, particularly Hezbollah.
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Iran, Afghanistan to boost security coop. against terrorism
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran and Afghanistan discussed ways to boost security cooperation against terrorism on the sidelines of the 7th international security conference held in Chechnya's capital Grozny.
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Araghchi in Tokyo:
Iran pursues policy of peace, stability in region
TOKYO, May 21 (MNA) – Deputy FM Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s policy of peace and stability in region, saying not only the country is the most secure in the ME but it plays the most effective role in fighting terrorism.
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Rouhani:
Tehran, Paris ties reach new phase
TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s President Rouhani said a new chapter has been opened in Iran-France relations and quick implementation of joint accords could further deepen the ties.
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Zarif:
Arab world now ‘suffering legitimacy crisis’
TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Javad Zarif has told a conference in Tehran Iran’s security is endogenous, ruling out the need to foreign aid in providing security.
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Terrorism to end if US stops intervening: Larijani
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Parl. Speaker Ali Larijani said Mon. if the US stops intervening in the areas related to terrorism and fighting it, the regional problems will have a chance to get settled.
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UN urges Iraqi political leaders to work for security restoration
TEHRAN, May. 01 (MNA) – The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is gravely concerned by recent developments in Baghdad, including the storming of the Council of Representatives premises by demonstrators after they entered the International Zone.
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IRGC Gen.:
Containing Iran ‘undergirding geopolitical developments’ in ME
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Head of Center for Strategic Defense Research has said Saudi’s adventurism in the region seeks to contain Iran as an influential player of the region.
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National Conference on West Asian Geopolitics
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament speaker has addressed a National Conference on West Asian Geopolitics held in Center for Strategic Defense Research. A number of other officials have also attended the event.
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Former IRGC Gen.:
Iran should reconsider relations with Turkey
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Former IRGC commander and current military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has called for an all-out scheme of strategy to keep Iran’s position vis-à-vis US efforts to unipolarize international politics.
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Iranian DM to attend 5th Moscow Intl. Security Conf.
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan heading a delegation will arrive in Russia Tue. to participate in the 5th Moscow International Security Conference slated for April 26-28.
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FM Zarif to participate in China-initiated security forum
TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Javad Zarif plans to attend the 5th Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), which will be held in China.
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Velayati:
Iran-Russia ties vital in defeating ISIL
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, Leader's senior adviser on international affairs, said Iran and Russia cooperation has been momentous in dealing with ISIL and other terrorists.
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Intelligence Minister:
Terrorist on explosive operation arrested in western Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi said Sun. a terrorist who was on a mission to carry out an explosive operation in Iran has been arrested in the west of the country.
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Pres. Rouhani:
Iran’s army wards off greed, malice of ‘arrogant regional powers’
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Speaking at a ceremony marking Iran’s National Army Day, President Rouhani hailed the effectiveness of the country’s armed forces, saying they are the reason why ‘arrogant regional powers’ cannot turn their ‘greedy and malicious’ eyes to Iran.
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Iran to top pet-chem producers in world: Jahangiri
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri voiced hope that following the completion of under-construction projects, Iran would be the No.1 producer and exporter of petrochemical products in the world.
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IRGC cmdr.:
IRGC to stage military drills next week
TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Mohammad Pakpour said the IRGC forces will stage a wargame codenamed ‘Payambare Azam’ on 12-14 Apr. in southeastern Iran.
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Army Commanders:
Missiles, negotiation ‘two wings of foreign policy’
TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – A group of current and former commanders of the IRGC and Army have been unanimous in their verdict that an effective and working foreign policy would incorporate missiles and peaceful negotiation into its foreign policy machine.
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Iran calls on Pakistan to step up security at shared borders
ISLAMABAD, Mar. 27 (MNA) – In a Sat. meeting with Pakistani chief of Army Staff in Islamabad, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for a more serious effort on the part of Pakistan to tighten security at shared borders.