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Iran not to let US determine timing of war, peace: FM spox

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the United States will not be allowed to determine the time of war and peace.

Baghaei:

Security not for sale, defence means non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said that national security and dignity are not up for bargaining, and that neither Iran's right to self-defence nor the means to exercise it can ever be subject to negotiation or compromise.

Iranian lawmaker warns;

Gambling on US to cost Persian Gulf states security

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker warned PGCC leaders that gambling on American scenarios will destroy their stability and security, saying U.S. military bases have become a source of threat rather than protection.

PGCC welcomes Iran-US talks in Muscat: SG

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) Jasem Mohamed Al-Budaiwi has welcomed the indirect nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in the Omani capital of Muscat on Friday.

PGCC forces hold joint military drill in Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Persian Gulf Cooperation Council forces have begun a major joint military exercise in Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening collective defence and improving regional military coordination.

Iran rules out any special, direct channel with Washington

TEHRAN, Dec. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson has stated that there is no direct or special channel of communication between Tehran and Washington.

Iran blasts PGCC over statement on trio Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has condemned the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s statement on the three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Leader's aide warns PGCC not to play with Iran's redlines

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, a senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, cautioned Persian Gulf littoral states after the PGCC once again repeated claims over Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

PGCC repeats baseless claims over Iran’s trio islands

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has once again issued a statement repeating its long-standing and unfounded claims regarding Iran’s three islands and the Arash gas field.

Iran FM, PGCC secretary general confer on ties, region

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a phone call with the Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) to discuss issues of mutual interest as well as regional developments.

Senior cleric:

Iran's defense capabilities not anyone’s business

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader says that Iran's defense capabilities are not anyone’s business and the country will not wait for anyone’s approval regarding this issue.

Iran's foreign ministry summons European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors and heads of European missions in Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over the European Union’s interventionist stance on Persian Gulf issues.