Mohammadreza Aref

Aref asks Azeri girls facing bans to continue studies in Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has called on Azerbaijani girls and women that face hijab restriction in their country to continue their education Iran.

SCO must go beyond condemning US-Israel aggression: Iran VP

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) –Iran's First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) must move beyond merely condemning US-Israeli aggression and sanctions imposed against Iran, and also strengthen its economic power.

Iran's 1st VP Aref arrives in Tajikistan for SCO PMs meeting

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref arrived in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan on Monday to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Prime Ministers’ meeting.

"Economic cooperation, AI" Iran’s priorities at SCO: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Stressing Iran’s strategy for active participating in Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), the 1st vice president stated developing economic cooperation and artificial intelligence are among Iran’s priorities at the org.

Officials laud Iranian atheletes performance in Asian games

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Different Iranian officials have praised the Iranian sports delegation's performance at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.

Iran ready for a long-term partnership with EAEU: VP

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has revealed the readiness of the Islamic Republic of Iran for playing its active role with member states of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

"Iranophobia" project has now been neutralized: 1st VP says

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said that as Iranophobia has been foiled in post-war condition, it is high time to play new leading role in the region.

US resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with Iran: VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref say that the United States is resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran’s VP emphasizes strengthening reg. unity, independence

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Pleased with the triumphs gained by the Yemeni people, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stressed the need for bolstering the regional unity and independence,

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World grasped out nuclear club was nothing more than a lie

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Emphasizing that the world has realized that the nuclear club was nothing more than a lie, Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref stated that Iran’s strategy is a strategy that stems from the Revolution and its people.

US economic terrorism will have adverse effect on Iran's will

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says that "The Iranian government will not allow American economic terrorism to target economic stability and people's livelihoods."

Iran vows to fight back in economic warfare

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Iran's first vice president warned that the enemy is trying to compensate for battlefield defeats by waging an economic war, and called for national unity and tighter market controls to counter rising prices.

First VP:

Government will fully back Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref pledged full government support for the armed forces, saying the administration viewed such backing as an "inviolable priority."

Iran ready for worst-case scenario in next 2 years: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – "The government has planned for the next 2 years, even for the worst conditions," accoridng to the First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.

Iran to defend against any threat: First VP

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iran is open to dialogue but will defend itself powerfully against any threat, First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref said.

Punishment of Leader's assassins a sovereign duty: VP

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref says the punishment of the assassins of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is a sovereign duty of the Islamic Republic.

Ties with Muslim nations taken new shape in post-war era

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President, Mohammad Reza Aref, said Saturday that his country has entered a new phase of cooperation with regional countries and Islamic nations in the post-war era.

Aref stresses need for enhanced cyber security

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that enhancing cyber security amid the increased enemy's security threats must become a priority.

‘We must strengthen our unity, cohesion against enemies’: VP

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) –Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said government officials and people must strengthen their unity and cohesion against enemies, noting Iran gained valuable victory against enemies during 12-day and Ramadan War.

Iranian officials united on negotiation proposals: VP Aref

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) –Emphasizing the unity of high-ranking officials of the country regarding the issue of negotiations, Islamic Republic of Iran has a certain strategy on the negotiations and all officials have pursued it in complete coordination.

Iran to celebrate victory soon: VP Aref

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref declared that the nation will soon celebrate victory and that the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s exclusive domain, during visits to damaged industrial and health facilities Thursday.

Persian Gulf security ‘non-negotiable’ for Iran: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that the security of the Persian Gulf is ‘non-negotiable’ for the Iranian government and nation.

Aref offers condolences on passing of Azeri poet

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has issued a message of condolences following the passing of Heydar Abbasi (Barishmaz), a prominent Azerbaijani poet.

VP Aref writes message to Pope urging him to promote dialgue

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The First Vice President of Iran Mohammadreza Aref has addressed the Pope with a message urging him to "become the leader of a global dialogue for ethics and peace."

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WH turned into a reporting branch for 'Israel': VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Criticizing the daily report of a senior govt. official to head of another country, Iran's 1st vice president has said, “Do the American people realize White House has effectively turned into report branch of another regime.

VP Aref thanks Spain for supportive stance towards region

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has stressed the need to stand against aggression, thanking the stances of the Spanish government towards regional developments.

Control over Hormuz aimed at maximizing people's interests

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said that the Islamic Establishment has extended full control over Hormuz Strait and is seeking compensation for the war to maximize people’s interests.

Iran’s 1st vice president:

Deal with US possible if its negotiators adopt America First

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref says that deal is possible if US team adopts ‘America First’ approach rather than ‘Israel First’ agenda.

Iran to be rebuilt again stronger than any other time: VP

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Referring to the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said that the country will be rebuilt stronger than any other time in the history.