Iran's Interior Minister

Iran, Iraq interior ministers discuss fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi and his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Amir Al-Shammari discussed several issues in relations between the two countries, including security issues and fighting against terrorism.

Interior minister:

Iran does not think much of West claims on human rights

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister said Tuesday that the Islamic Republic of Iran does not think much of the Western states claims on human rights violations in the country, calling them biggest violaters of the right in the world.

Iran, Vietnam sign MoU to develop bilateral relations

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's interior minister announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Hanoi.

Interior ministry issues statement on schoolgirls poisonings

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran's interior ministry said that after conducting thorough investigations into cases of schoolgirls poisonings it found that foreign-linked operatives played a role in the incidents with aim of causing panic in the society.

Interior minister:

Search, rescue operation over in quake-hit Khoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi announced on Sunday afternoon the end of the search and rescue operations in Khoy which was struck by a magnitude 5.9 quake last night.

Foreign, interior ministers discuss Azeri embassy's incident

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's foreign and interior ministers have examined the possible goals and motives of an armed attacker who assaulted the staff at the Azerbaijani Embassy in Tehran on Friday morning.

Iran interior minister:

EU's decision not to affect IRGC's anti-terror campaign

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister said Wednesday that the European countries' decision to blacklist IRGC is out of their desperation and ignorance which will not affect the Iranian forces' anti-terror work.

Interior minister to Mehr:

IRGC member martyrdom in Tehran seems to be terrorist action

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister Ahmad Vahidi said that the martyrdom of an IRGC member in Tehran yesterday seemed to be a terrorist action.

Iran interior min.:

Arbaeen symbolizes unity of great Islamic community

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi said that the Arbaeen ceremony is the symbol of unity and solidarity of the great Islamic community.

Iran interior minister meets with Iraqi PM to discuss Arbaeen

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran interior minister Ahmad Vahidi met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi in Baghdad on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation and coordinating efforts to hold Arbaeen procession.

Iran interior minister Vahidi:

Iraq agrees with Iran to step up Arbaeen pilgrims travels

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Interior said that the Iraqi government has agreed with Iran’s proposal for the acceleration of travels of Arbaeen pilgrims from Iran in the neighboring country.

Vahidi:

Iran, Turkey pursuing ties within framework of Working Group

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Interior said that the two countries of Iran and Turkey will pursue the issues of enhancing bilateral ties within the framework of joint Working Group.

Iran ready to cooperate with Shanghai Org. on terrorism

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi expressed Iran's readiness to cooperate with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in the fight against terrorism.

Flash floods in Tehran kill at least 6, injure 9, 14 missing

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Heavy rainfall and subsequent flash floods and mudslide in northwestern Tehran last night killed at least six people and injured nine more while several others are still missing.

Min. asks for more Iran-Syria coop. in urban planning field

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi called for the development of urban diplomacy and cooperation in the field of smart and waste-free cities with Syria.

Iran, Iraq ink MoU on Arbaeen pilgrimage

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian and Iraqi ministers of interior signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a focus on organizing Arbaeen ceremonies.

Interior min.:

Sowing discord between Iran, Afghanistan aim of enemies

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi stated that the recent actions taken in Herat and Kabul have aimed at sowing discord between Iran and Afghanistan.

Interior min.:

Enemies seeking to tarnish relations between Iran, neighbors

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – While condemning recent crime in shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, Interior Minister said that regional and Takfiri terrorism, as brainchild of Global Arrogance, is trying to mar ties between Iran and neighboring countries.

Iranian minister condemns terrorist attack in Peshawar

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Condemning the horrific terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Pakistan's Peshawar, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi in a letter offered his condolences to his Pakistani counterpart on Pakistani worshipers' martyrdom.

Pakistani FM spox.:

Tehran close friend, partner to Islamabad

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesman called the recent visit of the Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi to Islamabad constructive and fruitful, saying that Iran is a close friend and partner to his country.

Pakistan Army Chief:

Enhanced coop. with Iran ‘vital for regional peace’

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Emphasizing the need to maintain security along two countries’ borders, Pakistan Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa said enhanced cooperation between Iran and Pakistan is vital for peace and stability in the region.

Interior Min.:

Iran-Pakistan development of economic ties ‘inevitable’

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Satisfying with the relations between Iran and Pakistan in political, security and defense fields, the Iranian Interior Minister said that the development of economic ties between the two neighboring countries is ‘inevitable’.

Iran, Pakistan discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi met and held talks with the Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Pakistan's Rawalpindi.

Interior min.:

Iran, Pakistan enjoy good capacities to boost economic coop.

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan enjoy good capacities and opportunities to expand and develop cooperation in the fields of trade, security and culture, said the Iranian interior minister.

Rev. anniv. rallies to be held in drive-in format: minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Amid rising daily cases of the Covid-19 in Iran, the interior minister Ahmad Vahidi said Tuesday that drive-in rallies will be held to celebrate the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution on February 11.

Iran pursues multilateral neighborliness policy: minister

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister said Monday that neighborhood policy must be agreed upon by all countries in the region, while good awareness and understanding must take place because this policy is not one-sided.

Iran lifts travel bans at shared borders with neighbors

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister said on Tuesday that travel bans at shared borders with neighboring countries have been lifted.

Iran urges intl. bodies to abide by commitments to refugees

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister called on international bodies and organizations to live up to their commitments towards Afghan refugees.

Iran FM stresses expansion of trade, tourism with neighbors

TEHRAN, Dec. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with the heads of Iranian missions in neighboring countries, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian stressed the expansion of trade and tourism with the neighbors.