Fight Against Terrorism

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.

US pursuing to confront freedom-seeking nations: MP

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Ebrahim Azizi says that the US government is pursuing to counter the freedom-seeking nations in the world.

Iran defense Coop. with other states continuously expanding

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s parliament speaker said the country’s defense and counterterrorism partnerships with other nations are steadily growing, highlighting the significance of the “Sahand 2025” joint drill.

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.

CENTCOM reports multiple air, ground operations in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – US Central Command (CENTCOM) says its forces carried out several air and ground attacks in southern Syria between November 24 and 27, claiming the strikes targeted and destroyed ISIL positions near Damascus.

IRGC dismantles terrorist team in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the arrest of members of a terrorist cell in the southeastern province of Sistan-Baluchestan.

Intl. session on children rights held by Iranian institute

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – An international session titled "Children; Victims of Violence in Wars and Terrorist Incidents" was held by Habilian Association on World Children's Day, bringing together a group of experts and researchers.

Attack on Pakistani military college leaves casualties

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Pakistani media have reported an attack on a military college in South Waziristan on Monday, leaving two terrorists dead.

Hamas:

UN reports show Israeli settler ‘terrorism’ at record low

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The Palestinian resistance group Hamas says recent United Nations reports confirm that violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank has reached its highest level.

Terrorist cell dismantled in eastern Iran (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – In a complex and decisive operation, Iranian security forces captured a terrorist cell of the so-called Jaish al-Adl group at their hideout in eastern Iran, following previous attacks on law enforcement officers.

PMF dismantles ISIL-affiliated terrorist cell in Iraq's Anbar

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) have identified and dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIL in the western province of Anbar, according to security sources.

Iran to host second SCO joint counterterrorism exercise

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) joint counterterrorism exercise among member states will be held in Iran, led by the country’s intelligence and security agencies.

At least 11 Pakistani soldiers killed near Afghan border

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Eleven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a clash with militants near the country's border with Afghanistan

6 Israel-affiliated terrorists executed in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Six separatist terrorists linked to the Israeli regime were executed in Iran on Saturday.

Expediency council conditionally approves CFT bill

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Expediency Council (EC) has approved Iran’s accession to the Convention on Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) with some reservations after a review of the bill that was approved by the Parliament.

US to scale back military mission in Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Pentagon has introduced plans to reduce its military presence in Iraq.

Al-Shabaab leader among 24 terrorists killed in Somalia

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) on Thursday said that it has carried out coordinated operations targeting al-Shabaab leaders and fighters, killing 24 terrorists.

US, NATO are to blame for Afghanistan's challenges: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that the United States and NATO are responsible for many of the challenges Afghanistan and the region face today, denouncing the US attempt to rebuild military bases in the country.

Russia ready to boost military cooperation with Iraq: Shoigu

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Russia’s Security Council Secretary says Moscow is ready to expand military-technical cooperation with Iraq, stressing that defense ties will focus on counterterrorism and modernization of f previously supplied equipment.

Iran police confiscates terrorist safehouse in SE (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian police announced the discovery of a terrorist safehouse in Khash, seizing explosive materials, suicide vests, and military equipment in their third successful counterterrorism operation within 72 hours.

Several terrorists killed, detained in IRGC operations

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Quds Base of the IRGC Ground Force announced that its forces, in coordination with the Intelligence Ministry, eliminated and arrested several terrorists during operations in Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

Iran urges Pakistan to take action against terrorists

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces told Pakistan’s army chief that Tehran expects concrete steps to counter terrorist groups along the border.

Intelligence forces disband terror team in southeastern Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian intelligence forces have dismantled a team of terrorists in the country’s southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, close to the border with Pakistan, killing six of them and capturing two others alive.

Iran UN envoy:

UN should unequivocally condemn terrorist attack on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iran Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has said that UN and UN Security Council (UNSC) should condemn the terrorist attack in Sistan and Baluchestan in Southeastern Iran.

3 terrorists killed in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Police in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan province managed to eliminate three armed terrorists in Saravan.