Iran Army cmdr.:

Withdrawal of foreign forces essential for regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran Army Chief Commander Major General Mousavi points to the need for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the West Asian region.

IRGC cmdr.:

Gen. Hejazi paved for putting end to rotten Zionists regime

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Hailing General Hejazi's effort and services in the Resistance Front, the chief commander of IRGC said that General Hejazi helped Hezbollah to defeat the Zionists and paved the way for the overthrow of this rotten regime.

Envoy says Iran oppose militarization of Persian Gulf region

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran's strategic policy is to interact and cooperate with its neighbors in line with the principles and rules of international law, Iran's envoy to Oman said, adding "We oppose the militarization of the Persian Gulf region"

Vienna talks on right track: spox.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Stating that Vienna talks are on right track Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that based on the Leader's stances, the negotiators seek to ensure the interests of the people.

Nasrallah condoles with Leader over IRGC Quds deputy demise

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Following the passing of the deputy chief of the IRGC Quds Force, Hezbollah Secretary-General sent a message of condolences to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution of Iran.

Iraqi Army arrest number of ISIL members in S Baghdad

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi Army forces identified and arrested a number of ISIL takfiri elements during a large-scale operation on the southern axis of Baghdad.

US brings in military convoy from Iraq to Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – US forces brought in a convoy loaded with weapons, ammunition, logistic materials and several armored vehicles to their bases in al-Shaddadi in Hasaka countryside.

Six rockets hit US military base in Iraq’s Al-Balad

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported in a breaking news that a missile has been struck at US air base in Iraq’s al-Balad, where US troops are stationed there.

Pakistan urges coop with Iran to set up peace in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – At the threshold of his visit to Iran, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmoud Qureshi placed special emphasis on cooperating and collaborating with the Islamic Republic of Iran for establishing peace in Afghanistan.

Syria condemns US, NATO dispatching troops to Russian border

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Syria condemned the US and NATO step of dispatching more military forces towards Russian borders which would pose a threat to international peace and security.

Source rejects any direct talks between Tehran, Riyadh

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The news related to the direct talks between Tehran and Riadh is not true, an Iranian source told Al-Mayadin in reaction to a recent claim by the Financial Times.

Iran, Russia, Syria set up operational room to help Damascus

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – An operation room has been set up between Iran, Russia and Syria to provide lasting security for Iranian and Russian ships in the Mediterranean to deliver oil and food to Syria.

US Marines arrive at Al Ghaydah Airport in E Yemen: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Informed sources reported the transfer of a number of US Marine forces to an international airport in the eastern Yemeni province of Al Mahrah in the past two days.

IRGC navy fully prepared to give crushing response to enemies

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander in a message emphasized the full readiness of the force to respond to any threat waged against the country quickly and decisively.

Ghalibaf vows timely response to Natanz sabotage

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says there will be a timely response to the sabotage conducted by enemies in Natanz nuclear facility.

Pakistan eyes developing border marketplaces with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Development of border marketplaces with the Islamic Republic of Iran has been put atop agenda of Pakistan government.

Yemeni army targets military area at 'King Khalid' Airbase

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces announced a drone strike against a sensitive military target in Khamis Mushait, southwest of Saudi Arabia.

Tehran, Kabul stress need to ink doc. on strategic coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif and his Afghan counterpart stressed the need for the finalization of a comprehensive document on strategic cooperation between the two countries.

Intelligence forces identify Natanz incident perpetrator

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iranian intelligence forces identified the perpetrator of the incident that took place in a part of the electricity distribution network of Shahid Ahmadi Roshan facility in Natanz.