Ali Shamkhani

Indian FM hails constructive talks with Iranian officials

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam lauded the promising meetings with senior Iranian officials during his two-day trip (Dec. 22-23) to Tehran, expressing hope that India and Iran will work together closely on their shared interests.

Sanctions, terrorism two US strategies against independent states: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that sanctions and terrorism are two US strategies against independent countries, adding that regional countries can counter US unilateral sanctions by collective cooperation to make progress with their indigenous capabilities.

Shamkhani, Indian FM Jaishankar hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani and the Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met and held talks in Tehran on Monday.

Tehran to take next JCPOA step if Europe fails to honor commitments: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Supreme National Security Council Secretary Rear Admiral Shamkhani warned that Iran would further reduce commitments to the nuclear deal if European sides fail to fulfill their commitments.

SNSC’s sec.:

Iran not providing military assistance to Taliban

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that the Islamic Republic does not provide the Taliban with military assistance.

Iran must enjoy all of its rights in JCPOA: India

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Deputy National Security Adviser of India Rajinder Khanna said that the Islamic Republic of Iran should enjoy all of its rights in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Shamkhani:

Any move against Afghan govt. aims at strengthening terrorist groups

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that any move taken against Afghan government is aimed at strengthening terrorist groups.

Terrorism, extremism, foreign powers main threats to ME region: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran's secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the main factors threatening the Middle East are terrorism, extremism and the intrusion of foreign powers in the region.

Russia's security chief:

Iran’s right to JCPOA benefits ‘unavoidable necessity’ to save nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev said Iran’s legal right to benefit from the 2015 nuclear deal was an ‘unavoidable necessity’ to prevent the agreement from total collapse.

Iran, Russia security chiefs meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Secretaries of the security councils of Iran and Russia, Ali Shamkhani and Nikolai Patrushev, met and held talks in Tehran on Wednesday morning.

Promotion of ISIL Islam US, Zionist Regime's strategy: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Promoting ISIL Islam is one of the strategies of the US and the Zionist regime to spread Islam phobia and create conflict, war, and crisis in the Islamic countries of the region, said Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani.

Shamkhani underlines role of Iranian, Chinese security bodies in reaching goals of common agreements

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, in a Tuesday meeting with Chinese State Security Minister Chen Wenqing, said “security bodies of Iran and China can play an important role in reaching the goals of the made mutual political, economic and defense agreements.”

SNSC chief confirms enemy-hatched ‘killing plots’ around Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said it is "certain" that some adversaries had carried out "killing plots" in western parts of Tehran during the the recent unrest.

Regional coalitions capable of ensuring sustainable security: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that regional coalitions are able to provide a stable security in the region without interference of trans-regional powers.

Top Iranian security official:

A pre-planned attack on Asaluyeh gas facility neutralized

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – An attack on Asalouyeh gas facility was neutralized, the top Iranian security official said Sun., adding that the pre-planned attack was a retaliation for the Yemeni Ansarulla Houthis on Saudi Aramco back in September.

Iran's approach is to boost regional ties: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – In a Tuesday meeting with the Pakistani General Army Officer General Qamar Javed Bajwa, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani reiterated that Iran is focused on increasing its relations with regional countries, in particular, its neighbors.

Top Iranian security official:

Vigilance of people, officials foiled attempts to create unrest in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The top Iranian security official Ali Shamakhani has said that the enemies’ strategy to create chaos and instability in Lebanon were thwarted through the vigilance of Lebanese people and authorities.

Anti-Revolutionary figures behind Saturday’s unrest: MP quotes Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – "According to the acquired documents, anti-Revolutionary figures supported the unrest on Saturday," a member of the Iranian Parliament quoted Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani on Sunday.

Top Iranian security official:

Iran's ability to mobilize forces has caught Washington by surprise

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani has said that the ability of the Islamic Republic of Iran to mobilize forces in the region has taken the United States by surprise.

SNSC sec.:

Legal rights, interests of Iranian people ‘nonnegotiable’

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that legal rights and interests of Iranian people are not negotiable.

Arbaeen shows high level of security in Iran: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Friday that the safe journey of millions of pilgrims between Iran and Iraq during Arbaeen processions every year shows the high level of security in Iran.

Iran’s response to those involved in SABTI incident will be harsh: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – “Iran will give a harsh response to those involved in Iranian oil tanker, SABITI, in the Red Sea, those who seek to create a new wave of tension in the region,” Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said in a meeting with Russia's special envoy on Syria Alexander Lavrentiev where the two sides discussed the latest regional and international issues.

‘Acts of mischief’ in international waters not to go unanswered: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani vowed response to destabilizing moves in international waters, adding that Iran has found clues about the Friday’s attack on one of its oil tankers in the Red Sea.

Iran to respond decisively to any potential aggression: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian top security official Ali Shamkhani said on Wednesday that Iran is fully ready to counter any possible aggression and malicious act with the harshest response possible.

Changes in Trump administration have no impact on Iran's perception of US policies

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The top Iranian security official Ali Shamkhani said that the procedural changes in the US ruling body are not going to affect Iran’s perception of the US anti-Iran actions and policies.

Acting UN nuclear watchdog in Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Cornel Feruta, Acting Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived in Tehran on Sunday to meet with Iranian officials.

US’ maximum pressure policy defeated by Iran’s resistance: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Saturday that the US’ policy of imposing maximum pressure, seeking collapse of Iran’s economy, has been defeated by the resistance of the Islamic country.