12-day war

Iran's foreign policy should serve economy: 1st VP Aref

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the country’s foreign policy should serve the economy and bolster the social capital.

Senior cleric stresses continuation of dignified diplomacy

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday Prayers leader has stressed the need for pursuing a diplomacy to maximize national interests which is based on preserving dignity, wisdom and expediency as instructed by the Leader of the Revolution.

E3 played role during 12-day war, riots against Iran: cleric

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Tehran's provisional Friday Prayers leader has said three European countries, including UK, France and Germany, have played a leading role during 12-day US-Israeli war against Iran and also foreign-backed riots in the country.

Iran armed forces ready to face any level of threat: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Force Brigadier General Bahman Behmard has warned the enemies that his force is progressing according to the threats, adding that the Iranian armed forces are ready to face any level of threat.

General Mousavi:

Iran not eager to initiate regional war while fully prepared

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that his country is not interested in initiating a regional war, but it is fully prepared to take on the enemy.

MP:

Terrorist act against Iran 'another defeat for US, Israel: MP

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi says that the recent US and Israeli terrorist acts against Iran ended in another defeat for them.

Waging war against Iran to cost dearly for enemy: Gen. Vahidi

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – IRGC Deputy Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says that Iran’s defense capabilities have been developed in the recent years greatly that any miscalculation by the enemy in waging war against Iran will be too costly.

Iran’s envoy pens letter to German media, political circles

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Germany Majid Nili has penned a letter to the media and political circles of the European country, emphasizing that the West is distorting the reality against Iran.

1st Vice President Aref:

Iran not after war but to defend country with might if needed

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the Iranian government is not seeking war and does not want to fight, but it will defend the country with all its might if needed.

Ghalibaf:

Terrorist war followed US, Zionist's failure in 12-day war

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Mohamamd Bagher Ghalibaf has held a phone call with his Turkish counterpart during which he said that the recent foreign-orchestrated riots in Iran came after failure in 12-day war.

Iran warns US, Israel not to make blunder again: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour has warned the United States and Israeli regime to avoid any miscalculation, cautioning enemies to learn lessons from June war.

Envoy:

Call for UNHRC session on Iran "political, unconstructive"

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations Office in Geneva says request to convene a special session of UN Human Rights Council on Iran is nothing but a politically-motivated and unconstructive move by certain states.

Iran doesn’t care much about Trump’s rhetoric: Gen. Shekarchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – In reaction to the recent threats by US President Donald Trump against Iran, the Iranian military spokesman General Abolfazl Shekarchi has said that the Iranian armed forces do not care much about Trump’s rhetoric.

Foreign Ministry pursuing US crimes against Iranians

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei says that the government is duty-bound to follow up on US crimes against the Iranian people, so a part of this task is undertaken by the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Iran fully prepared to counter US threats: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that his country is fully prepared to confront the US threats, while emphasizing that Tehran never wants war.

President Pezeshkian:

Iranian nation to foil enemies’ plots with unity, amity

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian says noble nation of Islamic Iran will thwart enemies’ conspiracies with their unity, urging government officials to make their utmost efforts to resolve problems facing people in the country.

Iran to target US military bases if attacked: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran will target the US military bases if it is attacked.

Iran’s Army prepared for any enemy’s threats: Gen. Hatami

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that the Army Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran is prepared for any enemy's threats.

Mehr EN desk correspondent report on Tehran pro-gov. rally

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Thousands of people in Tehran gathered in Enghelab Square on Monday afternoon to express their hatred and disgust against recent riots which triggered by foreign-backed rioters.

Enemy focusing on goods supply chain disruptions: PDO chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Head of Iran’s Passive Defense Organization (PDO) Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali says enemy has focused on disrupting supply chain of goods and services, stressing the government officials to take effective steps.

Iran’s ex-FM spox:

US, Israel's enmity with Iran beyond missile, nuclear issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Former Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani says that the hostility of the United States and Israeli regime towards Islamic Republic of Iran goes beyond the missile and nuclear issues.

Velayati says,

Israel, allies miscalculated Iran's capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that the Israeli regime and its allies had miscalculated Iran’s social cohesion and military capabilities during the 12-day war.

Major General Abdollahi:

Israel hides real casualties it suffered at war with Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters says Israeli regime suffered heavy and crushing blow from Iranian armed forces during the 12-day war but it [Israel] censors its casualties.

Pezeshkian:

Iran to give firmer response to any new US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country will give a more decisive response to any renewed US-Israeli aggression compared to that of June.

Nuclear issue is merely an excuse: Gharibabadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, says the enemies' animosity towards Iran is due to the Islamic Establishment's progress, noting that the nuclear issue is a mere excuse.

In 12-day war, Iranians showed never bow down to bullying: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that during the 12-day war waged by the Israeli regime backed by the US, the Iranian people showed that they do not bow down to aggression and bullying.

AEOI chief:

Iran’s progress in scientific field ‘enemies’ major concern’

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Mohammad Eslami says the country’s progress in the scientific field is the major concern of enemies, emphasizing that Iran will go ahead its scientific progress with power.

Gen. Hatami hails key role of Iranian women during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said that Iranian women played an influential and undeniable role during the eight years of the Sacred Defense and also the recent 12-day Israeli imposed war against Iran.