Iran

IRGC ground forces join SCO counter-terror drill

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A special forces team from the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Ground Forces has arrived in Belarus to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's joint counter-terrorism exercise, representing Iran's armed forces.

Army chief:

Iran defense equipment production never halted during war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army chief says that the country’s indigenous defence industry proved to be a true supporter of forces on the battlefield during the recent imposed wars, despite enemy efforts to stop production.

Spokesman:

Iran Army to introduce new war equipment in proper time

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said a large reserve of new defensive and offensive equipment, including missiles and drones, is now in the possession of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's forces.

Iran warns Bahrain over airspace use in US war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's diplomat at the UN warned Bahrain that Tehran will respond if its territory is used again to attack Iran, saying Bahrain is not a victim but provided its soil, bases and airspace for an illegal war against Iran.

Baghaei:

European states must be accountable for backing US aggression

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said every European country that placed its soil or facilities at the disposal of the attackers must be held accountable for its actions.

Senior MP:

Tehran not to back down from its seven conditions to end war

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission said America must either submit to Iranian diplomats or submit to Iranian missiles, adding that Iran will not back down from its seven conditions.

Lawmaker:

US proposal conveyed to Iran through Qatar

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission said that a proposal from the United States of America was conveyed to Tehran through the Qatari mediator.

Iran's top officials hold meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The heads of Iran's three branches of government met Sunday in a session hosted by President Pezeshkian, with the parliament speaker and judiciary chief present.

Araghchi:

Iran serious about diplomacy, defence

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Iran is serious about diplomacy just as it is serious and determined in defending itself, warning that any renewed military path will bring a firmer response.

No US vessel present near Iran: IRGC chief adviser

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – A senior adviser to the IRGC commander-in-chief said that for the first time, no American vessel is present in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman or even the northern Indian Ocean.

Tehran summons Norwegian envoy over Starlink operations

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned Norway's ambassador in Tehran to convey an official protest over Norway's continued inaction on unauthorised Starlink activities in Iranian territory.

Iran's new Pars-2 satellite ready to launch

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Space Agency said the Pars-2 satellite, an advanced version of the Paya satellite, has been completed with imaging accuracy better than three metres and has been placed on the launch schedules.

Qalibaf hails Iran's "Minab Angels" at Asian Games

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf congratulated Iran's sports delegation on its success at the Asian Games in Nagoya, where it won 19 gold, 18 silver and 15 bronze medals under the title "Minab Angels."

Medvedev:

Russia to never sacrifice its relationship with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, reiterated Moscow's readiness to mediate between Tehran and Washington.

Foreign Ministry:

US presence in region brought only insecurity, terrorism

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry stressed the need to respect Iraq's national sovereignty and territorial integrity, recalling that the US military presence in the region has brought nothing but violence, insecurity, and terrorism.

Enemy's economic war goals failed: President Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian said that, by God's grace and with the people's support and the government's measures, Iran has not allowed the enemy's objectives in the economic war to be realised.

US to see Iran's power in battlefield: Defense chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran's acting defence minister said claims of destroying Iran's defence industry change nothing, warning that the enemy will see Iranian capability and initiative on the battlefield.

Iran Foreign Ministry summons UK envoy over PM's claims

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador to Tehran following the baseless accusations made by the British prime minister against the country. 

Iran, Japan FMs hold phone talks on regional developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi held phone talks Thursday on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest.

IRGC issues statement after US forces withdrawal from Iraq

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps congratulated Iraq on the full withdrawal of American forces, calling it a historic victory and the dawn of West Asia's liberation from the yoke of the "Great Satan."

Six terrorists killed in IRGC operation in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Quds base said it identified and struck a terrorist team planning an operation in the region, killing six members of a takfiri terrorist group and seizing explosive packages.

Leader says prayer is Iran's source of strength

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei said prayer is the backbone of jihad, conquest and triumph in the current struggle of the Iranian nation, in a message to the 33rd National Prayer Summit.

Iran resolved to strengthen all-out ties with China: Minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh has stressed Iran’s determination to strengthen comprehensive ties with China and utilize the two countries’ economic capacities across various fields.

Iran, Russia push to expand legal cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's prosecutor-general and the chairman of the Russian Supreme Court stressed the development of legal and judicial relations between Tehran and Moscow during a meeting Tuesday in the Russian capital.

Iran condemns Netanyahu's visit to UAE

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United Arab Emirates, warning of the very dangerous consequences of the Israeli regime's presence in the region.

Army Spox.:

Iran ready for preemptive strikes if threatened

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said Iranian armed forces are ready to carry out preemptive operations if a imminent threat emerges, after shifting their doctrine from defence to offense.

Vessel struck by suspected projectile in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A vessel has been struck by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, a maritime monitoring agency says.