Peace and Security

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.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Iran welcomes expanding coop. with Turkmenistan in all fields

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that his country has always called for the expansion of relations with the friendly country of Republic of Turkmenistan in all fields.

Iran stresses its obligations to strengthen intl. friendship

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ali Bahreini says Iran emphasizes its commitments to strengthen the spirit of international cooperation and friendship.

FM Spox.:

France should adopt constructive approach to help intl. peace

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson advised French officials to adopt an independent and constructive approach that leverages France’s significant global standing to promote peace and stability.

Iran FM spox:

Promoting economic coop. important to solidify regional peace

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that promoting the economic exchanges and cooperation and strengthening the interactions are very important for consolidating peace and stability in the region.

Nancy Pelosi says Netanyahu has 'never believed in peace'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Former speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has "never believed in peace or a two-state solution".

Zionist regime has violated all intl. laws: Pres. Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Zionist regime has violated and breached all international laws and human rights’ regulations, calling on the international community to address the regime's crimes.

Qatar calls on intl. community to stop Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani called on the international community to stop the Zionist aggression on Lebanon, saying he supports peace and security in the region.

Adviser to Leader:

World witnessing the most unprecedented genocide in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Sep. ۲۸ (MNA) – Adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Mohammad Mokhber pointed to the recent developments in the region and said that the world is witnessing the most unprecedented genocide in Lebanon.

Russia says it will not partake in follow-up to peace summit

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Russia will take no part in any follow-up to the Swiss-organized “peace summit” held in June as the process amounts to “fraud,” Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.

Leader’s aide:

Promotion of peace top priority of Iran’s policies

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the promotion of peace is a top priority for Iran’s policies.

Rear admiral Sayyari:

Presence of foreigners hinders regional stability, security

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff and Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah said that the presence of foreigners impedes the establishment of stability and security in the region.

African Union Wins Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – This year, the Leo Tolstoy prize was awarded to the African Union in recognition of a significant contribution to strengthening peace and preventing the threat of a Third World War or nuclear catastrophe.

Iranian diplomat to Russian envoy:

'Iran against geopolitical changes in Caucasus region'

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – An aide to Iran’s foreign minister expressed Tehran’s support for regional peace and stability and opposition to any change in internationally- recognized borders and geopolitical status quo.

Iranian diplomat:

Israel main obstacle to achieve stability in Islamic world

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Director General for International Peace and Security stated that Israel is the main obstacle for the Islamic world and the region to achieve stability and sustainable development.

Russia welcomes signing of Beijing Declaration on Palestine

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Moscow welcomes the signing of the Beijing Declaration by Palestinian factions and expects them to respect the agreements, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing.

Adviser to Leader:

Lasting peace, security in region Iran’s strategic goal

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that the spread of common security and lasting peace in the region is the strategic objective of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Erdogan:

Turkey may extend invitation to Syria's Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Turkish president on Friday signaled a new diplomatic peace initiative with Damascus, suggesting a potential invitation to Syria's Bashar al-Assad.

Path to nuclear-free world getting harder: Japanese official

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The security situation on the planet is becoming more complicated and the path to peace without nuclear weapons is becoming more difficult, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said.

Police spox:

190k police forces ready to ensure security of elections

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian police forces announced that 190,000 policemen are on standby to ensure the security of the upcoming elections, saying that police confirmed the qualifications of 48,000 election candidates.

Jointly with China;

Iran willing to promote regional, intl peace, stability

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani says Tehran is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Beijing to jointly promote regional and global peace and stability.

France Versailles Palace being evacuated for security reasons

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – France's Palace of Versailles is evacuating its visitors for security reasons and will be closed on Tuesday, the Chateau de Versailles said on social network X.

Colombia, armed faction agree to ceasefire

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The government of Colombia and the dissidents of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) who broke off from what was once the nation’s largest insurgency agreed to renew a ceasefire.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia hold meeting to connect power grids

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – A tripartite meeting on connecting the power grid of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia was held in Moscow with the presence of the deputy energy ministers of the three countries.

Iran seeks peace, lack of foreign meddling in Caucasus: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said after hosting his Armenian counterpart that Tehran seeks lasting peace and cooperation without the presence of foreign interference in the Caucasus region.

Baku reacts angrily to Russian Foreign Ministry statement

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Azerbaijan has accused Russia and Armenia of failing to fulfill a ceasefire deal in the Karabakh enclave as Moscow offered to host new peace talks, media reported.

We cannot work under barrel of gun: UN on Sudan

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Warring factions in Sudan must respect international law, protect civilians, and stop targeting relief and aid workers, the United Nations’ top humanitarian official has urged.