Iran

Reports of IRGC Navy commander assassination rejected

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Rumors circulating on social media about an alleged assassination of IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri have been rejected as false.

Iran, China, Russia to hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – A joint naval exercise involving the naval forces of Iran, China, and Russia will be held, bringing together units from the participating countries for a combined maritime drill.

Iranian armed forces have fingers on trigger: Army Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Army chief Major General Amir Hatami says that the country is fully prepared militarily and is closely monitoring hostile movements in the region.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.

Pezeshkian says enemies exploited protests

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s president stresses that officials must reform their conduct and implement Imam Khomeini's teachings while remaining vigilant against foreign-backed attempts to divide society.

Iran always ready to shield region from unlawful aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran always stands ready to engage with regional states to protect peace and stability in the region and shield it from unlawful aggression.

Araghchi, Fidan discuss nuclear issue, regional crises

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian and Turkish foreign ministers exchanged views on Iran’s nuclear position, regional tensions, and the need for sustained diplomatic engagement.

Iran-Iraq borders highly secured: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Border Police Commander has said that the borders between Iran and Iraq are fully secure and stable, stressing that there are no security-related problems along the shared border.

Iran maintains oversight of enemy plans: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iranian official Ali Shamkhani warns that any hostile action will face a deterrent response, including strikes deep inside the occupied Palestine.

Pezeshkian:

Iran to promptly respond to any aggression

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to dialogue and engagement under international law, while warning that any aggression against the country will be met with an immediate and decisive response.

Iranian Army reaffirms full support for IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Army has reaffirmed its firm support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), stating that it stands powerfully alongside the IRGC in confronting terrorism and its supporters.

Shamkhani warns;

Iran’s to immediately take countermeasures against EU

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says that Iran’s countermeasures against the European Union will be immediate, responding to the bloc’s move against the IRGC.

Erdogan:

Turkey ready to play facilitating role between Iran, US

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss bilateral relations and escalating military tensions in the region.

Sharif Uni. scholars slam US unchecked power as global threat

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Faculty members at Iran's prestigious Sharif University of Technology have issued a stark warning, declaring that US foreign policy represents a "profound threat to international peace".

Araghchi:

Exploring ways out of regional challenges Turkey visit agenda

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said reviewing regional developments, coordinating positions, and exchanging views on ways to confront and overcome regional challenges are central to his visit to Turkey.

Iranian foreign minister arrives in Turkey for meetings

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Istanbul on Friday morning for a one-day visit, where he is scheduled to hold talks with top Turkish officials on bilateral ties and regional developments.

Iran’s Defense Ministry condemns EU move against IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has condemned the European Union’s decision to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a so-called terrorist organization.

Army Spox.:

US aircraft carriers vulnerable to Iran hypersonic missiles

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Army spokesman has warned that any hostile action or miscalculation by the enemy will be met with an immediate and real-time response, stressing that US aircraft carriers are vulnerable to the country's missiles.

Iran vows reciprocal action against the EU Parliament

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has vowed "reciprocal action" against the EU Parliament over a resolution targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Ghalibaf:

IRGC one of most effective anti-terrorism forces in world

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s parliament speaker says Europe’s political action against the IRGC ignores its anti-terrorism record and aligns with terrorist narratives.

Khoshghalb appointed deputy Cmdr. of Iran’s Air Defense Force

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Brigadier General Mohammad Yousofi Khoshghalb has been appointed as Deputy Commander of the Air Defense Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

Brazilian union to hold seminar to discuss recent Iran events

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Minas Gerais Journalists' Association based in Brazil is going to hold a seminar on what the mainstream media did not say about the recent protests-turned-to riots in Iran.

Foreign Ministry confirms Araghchi's visit to Turkey

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Spokesman of Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that the top diplomat of the country will visit Turkey on Friday.

Iran's Army integrates 1,000 strategic drones into four units

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Following a directive from the Commander of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1,000 strategic unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were integrated today into the operational structure of the Army’s four service branches.

Iranian FM Araghchi reportedly to visit Turkey Friday

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is scheduled to visit Turkey on Friday.

Pakistan, Iran FMs discuss regional developments

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry reported that Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar held a phone conversation with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, expressing Islamabad’s concern over current regional developments.