North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

Elon Musk suggests the US should leave NATO

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Billionaire Elon Musk has suggested the US should leave NATO, as tensions between the US and its European allies continue to build.

US not to participate in any NATO military exercises: Report

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The US has reportedly informed NATO of its decision not to participate in military exercises in Europe beyond those already scheduled for 2025, raising questions about the future of Washington in the continent.

NATO chief calls for increased arms production in Europe

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has said that arms production must be increased on both sides of the Atlantic, and more funds need to be allocated for this purpose.

France, UK propose one-month Ukraine ceasefire plan

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – French President Emmanuel Macron says his country and the UK are pushing for a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine, as Europe tries to shift peace negotiations away from US control.

Trump:

Ukraine 'can forget' about joining NATO

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Ukraine can forget about its aspiration to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, US President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House.

Istanbul protocol to be guidepost to make Russia-Ukraine deal

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy Steve Witkoff says that the United States is "very close" to reaching a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, similar to Istanbul Protocol Agreement, to end the war.

Zelensky ready to resign if Ukraine gains NATO membership

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on Sunday that he is willing to step down immediately if it ensures Ukraine's NATO membership.

NATO conducts military drill amid worries about US action

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – In the run-up to the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Steadfast Dart 2025 exercises comprise about 10,000 military personnel from nine nations as part of NATO’s new Allied Reaction Force.

UK prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Britain is prepared to send Typhoon fighter jets to police the skies over Ukraine to help secure peace, according to reports.

Lavrov:

Russia, US agree to resolve diplomatic mission issues

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Russia and the United States have agreed to settle outstanding issues related to their diplomatic missions “once and for all,” Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

No serious discussions on peacekeepers' deployment in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – No formal talks have been held regarding the deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine, Dmitry Peskov, the Russian president’s press secretary, stated during a briefing.

Zelensky reveals plan if Ukraine not admitted to NATO

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – If Ukraine is not brought into NATO, Kiev will have to build its army to 1.5 million strong, according to a statement made by Vladimir Zelensky when speaking to journalists in Munich.

Pentagon rules out Ukraine joining NATO

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Ukraine will not be admitted to NATO as part of any ceasefire deal with Russia, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says.

Ukraine will never join NATO : EU state’s PM

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Ukraine will never join NATO, and its bid for EU membership is unlikely to succeed, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said during an appearance on STVR’s ‘Saturday Dialogues’.

NATO, Georgia to hold joint military exercises in 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member states will hold joint military exercises with Georgia, close to Russia's borders in 2025.

NATO welcomes ceasefire agreement between Israel, Hamas

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – NATO on Thursday welcomed the agreement between Israel and Hamas on a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of prisoners, set to take effect Sunday, an alliance official said.

Presidential candidate:

NATO base in Romania to be used for war against Russia

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Romania's independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu believes that the Mihail Kogalniceanu military base in the country, which will become the largest NATO defense facility in Europe, will be used against Russia.

Pentagon unveils NATO plans on granting military assistance to Ukraine until 2027

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Western countries will divide Ukraine's military needs into several types and define NATO countries responsible for deliveries in each of these areas, a high-ranking Pentagon representative told a briefing on Tuesday.

France may become EU’s military backbone if US leaves NATO

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton claimed last year that during a NATO summit in 2018, then-US President Donald Trump “came very close to withdrawing from the alliance right there” at the gathering.

Russia reacts to Trump team’s proposals on Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has reacted to the proposals of US President-elect Donald Trump's team for Ukraine.

Russia warns of 'decisive response' to US missile threats: FM

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – The US and NATO will face a decisive response, including military-technical countermeasures, should they make new missile threats against Russia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Sunday.

NATO boosting military with eye to conflict with Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Russia has repeatedly said NATO is set for confrontation. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said NATO is aggressive in nature, and further expansion of the alliance will not bring greater security to Europe.

Polish defense chief:

Trump unlikely to withdraw US from NATO

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The US will not exit NATO under US President-elect Donald Trump who is using his statements as messages directed towards the alliance's members, the Polish Defense Minister said.

Russia opposes NATO expansion to Southeast Asia: Diplomat

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Russia opposes NATO expansion at the expense of Southeast Asian nations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said, addressing the 15th Asian conference of the Valdai Discussion Club.

Trump says he will consider leaving NATO

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Donald Trump has said that he would not guarantee the United States’ continued membership in NATO, adding that America’s participation in the western military alliance will depend on whether allies “pay their bills.”

Iran raps UK foreign secretary’s deceptive, divisive remarks

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran has rejected “deceptive and divisive” remarks raised by British Foreign Secretary David Lammy against the Islamic Republic of Iran, saying the UK tops the list of countries creating insecurity in the world.

NATO SG should feel responsible for growing global insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) –Iran has criticized the new secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) for “weirdly” setting the agenda for the next US administration, saying he should feel responsible for increasing global insecurity.

Russia sees no grounds for talks with Ukraine: Kremlin

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Russia currently sees "no grounds for negotiations" with Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Wednesday.