Regional Security

IRGC speedboats equipped with undetectable systems: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that newly manufactured speedboats of IRGC have been equipped with stealth systems to avoid radars.

Iran FM thanks Iraq for efforts to advance regional dialogue

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran's foreign minister thanked Baghdad's efforts and constructive role in the formation and promotion of regional talks which strengthen regional security.

Kharrazi:

Iran urges for regional dialogue; Arab NATO to get nowhere

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Strategic Foreign Relations Council Seyed Kamal Kharrazi has said Tehran is ready to hold regional dialogue with important countries such as Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt, Qatar and other countries.

Ammar al-Hakim:

Hashd Al-Shabi palying essential role in Iraq’s security

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The leader of the National Wisdom Movement stressed the need to preserve and protect Al-Hashd Al-Shabi as an essential element for the security of Iraq.

In Jeddah Summit, Biden says US will not exit from ME region

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Saudi-hosted summit in Jeddah with the participation of Aran states rulers and US President Joe Biden was held on Saturday.

Raeisi advises Washington to learn lessons from mistakes

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi said that no one has the right to speak in a language of force with the Iranian nation, advising the United States to learn lessons from the failure of the sanctioning policy.

Jordan welcomes establishing ties with Iran: PM

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Emphasizing the importance of establishing relations with Iran, Jordanian Prime Minister Bisher Al Khasawneh said that his country has never dealt with Iran as a source of threat.

FM spokesman reacts to US official's anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani has responded to remarks by the National Security Council (NSC) Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House.

Iran top security official:

Regional security strictly hinges on stability in S Caucasus

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admira Ali Shamkhani said that stable security in region will not be achieved without stability in Caucasus region.

Deputy FM Bagheri Kani departs for Oman for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani left Tehran for Muscat on Thursday to hold talks with Omani high-ranking officials.

Tehran reacts to recent developments in Uzbekistan

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Stability and security in Uzbekistan are of special importance for the Islamic Republic of Iran and the region, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said, referring to the recent developments in the Central Asian country.

Jordan rejects military alliance with Tel Aviv against Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Saying that all Arab states seek good relations with Iran, the Jordanian Foreign Minister rejected the intention of Tel Aviv and Arab capitals to build a military alliance to confront Iran.

Deputy FM:

Iran, Qatar consultations strengthen regional stability

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Political Affairs Ali Bagheri Kani described continuous consultations between Tehran and Doha as strengthening stability of the region.

Israeli regime cannot defend itself: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The commander-in-chief of IRGC Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami criticized the act of some Arab states in normalizing their ties with the Israeli regime while the regime cannot defend itself.

Rear admiral Irani:

Navy Force ready to defend Iran authority anywhere in ocean

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that the Navy Force is ready to defend authority of the country with utmost power anywhere in the oceans.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Tehran backing Baghdad efforts to boost dialogue in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian told the Iraqi Prime Minister that Iran is a well-wisher of the regional countries, and supports Baghdad’s constructive efforts to strengthen dialogue in regional equations.

Iran's envoy:

Tehran backing any national figure takes office as Iraqi PM

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Tehran supports any national figure who takes office as Prime Minister in Iraq, the Iranian envoy to Baghdad said, adding that the stability of Iraq will be in the interest of Iran and regional countries.

Normalizing ties plan not to secure Israeli regime: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi said in a joint press conference with Iraqi prime minister Sun. that the Israeli regime's attempts to normalize relations with regional countries will not create security for the regime.

Senior Iranian diplomat:

Regional problems, crises resolvable without US presence

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Special envoy of the Iranian President for Afghanistan says regional disputes and crises will be resolved through collective participation of regional actors and without the US presence.

Iran, Tajikistan hold security meeting in Dushanbe

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian interior minister for security and police affairs held a meeting with the Tajikistan minister of interior in the Tajik capital of Dushanbe to discuss closer cooperation on security-related issues.

Hamid Karzai thanks Iran again for supporting Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – In a meeting with Iran's Ambassador to Kabul, the Afghan former President Karzai thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its support for peace and stability in Afghanistan.

Rear admiral Irani:

Iran Army Navy able to ensure maritime security with power

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Stating that Army Navy Force has been able to ensure the security of sea borders with utmost power, Rear Admiral Irani said that the security of the region can be reached even without the presence of any foreign armies.

Army Cmdr.:

Iran monitors all movements of foreign powers in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Saying that the enemies are afraid of the power of Iran's air defense, the Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense said that Iran's air defense forces monitor all movements of foreign powers in the region.

Armenia, US discuss ties, Karabakh conflict

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Armenian Prime Minister and US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs discussed issues on the bilateral relations and the settlement of the Nagorno Karabakh conflict.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Tehran seeking to maintain security, progress for neighbors

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran seeks to maintain security and progress for its regional neighbors, the Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that intervention and presence of foreigners are detrimental to the security of the region.

Brig. Gen. Shekarchi:

Iran ‘self-sufficient, independent’ in ensuring security

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Unlike other dependent countries, the Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran is self-sufficient and independent in ensuring its security.

Ghalibaf:

North-south corridor vital for boosting 'regional security'

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The construction of the north-south corridor is a necessity for Iran and Armenia to establish national and regional security and develop bilateral cooperation, the Iranian Parliament Speaker stressed.

Iran Army observes all enemies moves in Persian Gulf: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that army radars and air defense systems constantly monitor the enemies' movements in the region, esp. in the Persian Gulf.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran's presence in international waters 'authoritative'

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Referring to Iran's authoritative presence in international waters, the Commander of the Iranian Army Navy said that the Iranian Army Navy will definitely respond to anyone who disrupts security in these waters.

Gen. Mousavi underlines Army's role in creating security

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Army Commander Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi on Wednesday underlined the role played by the country's Army in creating security, stability as well as authority.