North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Tehran blasts NATO support for US military aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy told the Secretary-General and Security Council that NATO's chief had confirmed extensive use of European bases to support US aggression against Iran, calling this a violation of international law.

Deputy FM:

Europe's help in US attacks against Iran not to go unanswered

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi says that Europe’s participation in US aggression against the Islamic Republic will not go unanswered.

Araghchi warns EU, NATO over facilitating US-Israeli actions

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi delivered a stern warning to European and NATO officials regarding their role in supporting military operations against Gaza and Iran.

In an interview with Tehran Times:

Ritter warns of US economy collapse, NATO vulnerabilities

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The former UN weapons inspector and US Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter has warned of an impending structural collapse and NATO military vulnerabilities.

North Korea condemns NATO Summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – North Korea condemned the United States and its allies on Saturday for strengthening military blocs and accelerating arms buildups after a NATO summit this week.

Iran’s embassy to Ankara:

NATO’s claims on Iran nuke, Strait of Hormuz ‘baseless"

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA)–Embassy of Iran in Turkey dismissed the allegations raised in a statement from NATO Summit in Ankara—regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz—as baseless, politically motivated.

FM spox:

Europe must be held accountable for complicity in war on Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has issued a sharp rebuke to NATO, demanding that European nations face accountability for their active participation in the US–Israeli military aggression waged against Iran.

Iran answers vulgarity with action, Araghchi tells Trump

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has deplored the US President’s rhetoric against Iranian nation, saying that Iranians will respond to Trump's derogatory language withh their actions.

Turkey hosts 2026 NATO Summit

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The 2026 NATO summit got underway in the Turkish capital Ankara on Tuesday, bringing together leaders from 32 member states and several partner countries for high-level discussions over the next two days.

Italy rejects NATO chief claim on assisting US against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Italian foreign minister rejected recent remarks by the Secretary General of NATO regarding the alleged use of US military bases in Italy for military operations against Iran.

FM spokesman:

NATO must be held to account for role in aggression on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, said NATO must be held accountable for its complicity in US and Israeli actions against Iran.

Tehran lashes out at Western hypocrisy

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Spokesperson for the Iranian foreign ministry has shared excerpts from Aimé Césaire’s “Discourse on Colonialism”, highlighting criticism of civilizations that fail to address their own injustices and resort to hypocrisy.

Merz says Europe shares US goal of ending Iran war

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said Europe wanted to work to keep the Nato alliance functioning, addigng that the Europeans share the goal of ending the Iran war with Washington.

White House’s illusion is dashing: Leader’s senior advisor

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – A senior advisor on International Affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said Trump’s foolery and antic behavior cannot overshadow the prevailing geopolitical situations, noting the White House illusion is dashing.

Trump says;

US to undertake serious review of its policy within NATO

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – The United States will carefully re-examine its policy within NATO, US President Donald Trump said.

Rutte:

Some European allies tested, failed in war against Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Wednesday he believes that some NATO countries were tested and failed amid Washington’s criticism over European allies not getting involved in the US and Israel’s war against Iran.

France, Italy join resisting US pressure to join war on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – France and Italy have joined Spain in resisting Donald Trump’s pressure to support US-Israeli aggression against Iran, as the illegal war he launched is now in its fifth week.

NATO allies chip in $2 bn for Ukraine arms as US aid dwindles

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Six NATO member states have contributed $2.06 billion toward the purchase of US military equipment and services for Ukraine since August 2025, according to a report.

NATO chief touches down in Kiev

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has arrived in Kiev and opened his visit with a speech at the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s parliament.

US to remain in NATO: Treasury secretary

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The United States will continue to be a part of NATO, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

France has real opportunity to leave NATO: newspaper

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The initiative by Clemence Goethe, Deputy Chairman of the French National Assembly , calling for the country to leave NATO could become reality amid disagreements within the alliance, a newspaper has said.

Denmark may consider leaving NATO due to Greenland situation

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Denmark has sent a clear signal that it may withdraw from the North Atlantic Alliance if Washington moves from rhetoric to forceful action regarding the annexation of Greenland to the United States.

Putin warned;

Admitting Ukraine to NATO to lead to Russia-US confrontation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin warned his US counterpart, George W. Bush, back in 2008 that Washington’s intention to admit Ukraine to NATO would cause a long-term confrontation between Russia and the United States.

Iran totally opposes Trump's plan for Caucasus: Velayati

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, senior Advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for International Affairs, says Iran opposes US President Donald Trump’s Caucasus plan as it poses a serious threat to its security.

Zelensky admits Ukraine has no chance of joining NATO for now

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky acknowledged that Kyiv currently has no pathway into NATO, citing a lack of support from the United States and several other member states.

NATO considering preemptive strikes to respond to Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The North Atlantic Alliance is exploring the possibility of preemptive strikes in response to Russia's alleged aggressive actions, says the head of NATO’s Military Committee.