ISIL

Syrian Army continues to advance in Badiya desert, inflicting heavy losses upon ISIL

SWEIDA, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Syrian Arab Army units continued to advance in their operations against ISIL terrorists in the Badiya desert.

US-led coalition attacks a military position in the countryside of al-Boukamal

DEIR EZZOR, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The US-led International coalition attacked one of the Syrian Arab Army’s positions in the southeast countryside of Deir Ezzor, leaving casualties.

US-led coalition bombs PMF positions on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iraqi officials say that US-led fighter jets carried out airstrikes against Popular Mobilizations Forces just across the border with Syria, killing at least 20 PMF troops and wounding dozens more.

Iran welcomes truce extension in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi welcomed the Afghan government decision to extend truce after Eid al-Fitr holidays in the war-ravaged country.

Iran to stay in Syria, carry out operations upon Syrian govt. request

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Sun. Iran will stay in Syria as long as the Syrian government asks for and conducts operations wherever it requests.

Iran builds legal case against ‘ISIL-founder’ US, based on Trump remarks

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Tehran is going to sue Washington for its indirect involvement in last year’s dual terrorist attacks in Iran, claiming that the US president has repeatedly admitted that his country is responsible for the creation of ISIL.

97% of refugees live under similar conditions as Iranians

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Interior Minister for Security and Police Affairs met with UNHCR’s Assistant High Commissioner for Protection during which he said 97% of immigrants hosted by Iran are living under similar conditions as Iranians.

US jests target Syrian government positions in Deir Ezzor: SANA

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The US-led coalition fighter jets have targeted Syrian government bases in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor.

Reports denied on Syrian army-ISIL agreement in al-Hajar al-Aswad

DAMASCUS, May 20 (MNA) – No agreement was reached between the Syrian Arab army and ISIL terrorist organization in al-Hajar al-Aswad neighborhood in southern Damascus, a military source said in a statement to SANA.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Palestinian resistance to prevent survival of US embassy in al-Quds

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Special Aide to Iranian Parliament Speaker for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that time is not in favor of the Zionist regime, adding, “under such circumstances, resistance of Palestinian people will not allow the survival of US Embassy in al-Quds (Jerusalem).”

Iran ready to help Syria’s reconstruction: Boroujerdi

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, the Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Wed. that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to contribute all kinds of help to Syria’s reconstruction process.

Lavrentiev:

Guarantor states reaffirmed political solution for Syrian crisis in Astana process

MOSCOW, May 15 (MNA) – Head of the Russian delegation to Astana talks on Syria, Alexander Lavrentiev, said that the guarantor states (Russia, Iran, and Turkey) of the Astana process reaffirmed that the political solution via sitting at a round table is the way for resolving the crisis in Syria, and that they rejected unilateral actions.

Voting begins in Iraq in 1st election since defeating ISIL

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iraqis are heading to polls on Saturday in the first parliamentary elections since defeating ISIL terrorist group amid tightened security.

Iran’s regional dominance made 5+1 negotiate with Iran: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, May. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Monday that Iran’s regional power forced the 6 countries of 5+1 to share negotiation table with Iran.

Deputy FM: US bullying policies, ‘origin of regional instability’

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Gholam-Hossein Dehghani said that bullying policies of some powers has the main source of instability in the regional and international arena.

Iran condemns terrorist explosions in Kabul

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has condemned the terrorist attacks in Kabul on Monday, calling on the world community to fight against terrorism seriously to bring security to the region and Afghanistan.

Syrian Army clears Damascus southern outskirts of terrorism

DAMASCUS, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Syrian Arab Army units on Saturday evening regained control over the neighborhoods of al-Mazniyeh, al-Qadam, al-Asali, and al-Joura in the surroundings of al-Hajar al-Aswad area at the southern outskirts of Damascus,  a military source said.

ISIL terrorists involved in Tehran twin attacks on trial

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The trial has begun for ISIL elements who were involved in twin attacks in Tehran last June or were intending to go on other lethal rampages in different Iranian cities.

Defense min. express pride at Iran support for Iraq in war against terrorists

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, told Faleh Fayyad, the Iraqi National Security Advisor, that he is proud of the fact that Iran stood beside Iraq in war against the ISIL.

Fake anti-terror advocates supported terrorists

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, condemned the hypocrisy of those countries which claimed to be fighting ISIL but supported the terrorists in Iraq.

Kirkuk's temporary governor calls for Iran’s investment

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Rakan Saeed Ali al-Jabouri in a meeting with Iranian ambassador to Iraq called on Iranian companies to return to Kirkuk province to resume their activities.

Saudi crown prince trapped in illusion of power: Hatami

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, who visited Moscow to attend an international security conference, told the local media in an interview that Saudi crown prince is acting like Saddam, George W. Bush Jr., and others who felt powerful.

Pres. Rouhani condemns efforts to disintegrate Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Addressing the trilateral summit of Ankara, where presidents of Iran, Russia, and Turkey convened to discuss Syrian crisis, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani asserted that any effort to disintegrate Syria is totally unacceptable.

Def. min.:

Iran opposes any kind of aggression against Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Iran opposes any aggression against any nations such as Syria, according to Iranian defense minister, adding that Syria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty must be respected.

Lavrov:

US military presence in Syria illegal

MOSCOW, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed on Monday that the US military presence in Syria is illegal and contrary to the UN Charter.

Iran’s defense min. departs for Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has left Tehran for Russian capital Moscow to attend VII Moscow Conference on International security.