Terrorism

2 killed in ISIL attack in Syria's Raqqa

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Two members of Jolani’s Defense Ministry forces were killed in an armed attack in the eastern province of Raqqa, with ISIL later claiming responsibility.

Terrorist cell dismantled in Iraq’s Anbar province

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi security forces have dismantled a dangerous terrorist cell operating in Anbar province, arresting its members during a large-scale operation.

Sistan and Baluchestan to host Conf. on terrorism victims

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Conference on Victims of Terrorism in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan Province will be held from 14 to 17 February in the city of Zahedan.

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European armies now considered terrorists under Iran's law

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker said that Europe’s move against the IRGC follows US directives, warning that under Iranian law, the armed forces of European countries are considered terrorist organizations.

Pezeshkian cabinet censures EU's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's cabinet issued a statement Friday condemning the European Union's recent action against the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran’s embassy to Austria:

Tehran terms Europe hostile act threat to its Natl. security

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Embassy to Austria has said that Tehran considers Europe’s hostile action as a threat to its national security.

Araghchi denounces EU's move in blacklisting IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that Europe is busy fanning the flames of war against Iran, denouncing the bloc for blacklisting the IRGC.

Iran's top military body blasts EU's move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has lambasted the European Union for blacklisting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran summons Italy's ambassador over FM's remarks

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry has summoned Italy's ambassador following comments made by Italy’s Foreign Minister about the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Baghaei reacts to US magazine's lie about death toll in riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has called into question the death toll in recent foreign-orchestrated riots claimed by West's media, saying that publishing fake news is part of media warfare against the country.

Western-backed anti-Iran resolution approved in UNHRC

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The anti-Iran resolution presented at an emergency session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to dicuss the recent unrest in Iran was passed by a majority vote.

Intel. Min. eliminates 12 terrorists in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Ministry of Intelligence on Wednesday reported the arrest or killing of 12 Takfiri terrorists in southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Iraq's PMF arrests ISIL ringleader

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), known as al-Hashd al-Shaabi, announced the arrest of one of the most dangerous ISIL terrorist group's ringleaders in the city of Mosul.

ISIL claims responsibility for deadly Kabul explosion

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Daesh (ISIL) terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly explosion in Afghanistan’s capital Kabul that left multiple people killed and injured, according to international media reports.

Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter condemns terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations has strongly condemned the terrorism and external intervention against Iran.

7 terrorist cells dismantled in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian security forces have dismantled several terrorist teams in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

France, UK attack underground ISIL weapons store in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – British and French aircraft have carried out a joint strike on an underground facility in Syria that had been occupied by ISIL, the UK Ministry of Defence has said.

Terrorist cell dismantled in southeast Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – A terrorist cell linked to hostile and terrorist groups and involved in plotting attacks against security forces has been identified and arrested in southeast Iran.

7 Turkish police forces wounded in clash with ISIL fighters

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Seven Turkish police officers have been wounded in a shootout during an operation against alleged ISIL fighters, local media report.

Iraq destroys two ISIL hideouts in Anbar province

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iraq’s Joint Operations Command announced that the country’s F-16 fighter jets destroyed two ISIL hideouts north of Rawah in Anbar province during a successful security operation.

US Air Force carries out attacks on ISIL sites in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The US Air Force has carried out air raids on positions held by the ISIL terrorist group in northern Syria.

Iraq detains six terrorists in 3 provinces

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Iraqi counterterrorism forces arrested 6 terrorists in coordinated operations across Baghdad, Kirkuk, and Nineveh provinces, officials said.

ISIL claims responsibility for deadly attack in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The ISIL terrorist group has claimed responsibility for a deadly attack targeting forces affiliated with Abu Mohammad al-Jolani on the outskirts of Idlib, northwestern Syria, according to regional media reports.

Trump vows retaliation after two US troops killed in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump vowed retaliation Saturday after two US Army soldiers and a civilian US interpreter were killed in an attack in Syria.

Gharibabadi:

Iran has always been at forefront of fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that Islamic Republic of Iran has always spearheaded the battle against terrorism.