Regional Security

US troops begin dubious movements on Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Local sources have said that the US troops have recently had suspicious movements in areas on the border between Syria and Iraq.

Iran to host next meeting of Afghanistan neighbors: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has said after today's meeting of Afghanistan neighbors that the next round of the meeting will be hosted by Iran if Covid-19 allows.

FM says Iran to keep borders with Afghanistan open to help

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian held a phone conversation with former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran not to let enemies disrupt region's security, peace

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has always been a supporter of peace and friendship, Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that its forces will never allow any countries to disrupt security and peace in the region.

China army on alert amid US actions in Taiwan Strait : report

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) stayed on high alert and closely monitored two US warships as the latter sailed through the Taiwan Straits on Friday.

'Relying on US for securing regional security mistake'

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Iran's Border Guards for Operations Brigadier General Jalal Setareh said the recent incident in Afghanistan proved that relying on the US to provide security is not correct.

Baghdad Regional Summit wraps up to show support for Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The participants of Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership convened on Sat. Aug. 28 at the leadership level to show their support for Iraq and discuss challenges, common issues and future prospects.

Iran FM at Baghdad Summit:

Security possible via mutual confidence among regional states

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Addressing the Baghdad summit, the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that security can only be achieved through mutual confidence among the countries of the region.

Khatibzadeh:

Amir-Abdollahian to head Iranian delegation at Baghdad Summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman announced that a delegation from Islamic Republic of Iran, headed by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, will attend Baghdad Regional Summit.

Zarif, China special envoy stress cooperation on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and China's special envoy for Afghanistan Yu Shiang Yung discussed and exchanged views on the latest developments in Afghanistan and their respective countries' viewpoints.

Navy cmdr.:

Iran, Pakistan key players in providing regional security

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that Iran and Pakistan are key players in providing regional security.

Iraq invites UAE crown prince to Baghdad summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Emirati sources reported that Iraq invited the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi to attend a summit of Iraq's neighboring countries in Baghdad.

Iran calls on intl. community to help displaced Afghans

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Monday said that the international community must pay attention to the new fluxes of displaced Afghans amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

Japanese FM stresses friendship, exchange of views with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Japanese FM, who is scheduled to visit Iran in the next few days, stated that Japan can openly exchange views with Iran by taking advantage of its long-standing friendship with the country.

Iran, Turkey emphasize coop. to establish regional stability

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that close cooperation between the two countries of Iran and Turkey is ‘essential’ for the establishment of peace, security and stability in the region.

Foreign interference in regional affair ‘threatening’: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that intervention of foreigners in the internal affairs of the region is ‘tense and threatening’.

Iran closely monitors UK, US, Israeli movements in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani has said that the continuation of foreign intervention in the internal affairs of the countries in the region increases tensions.

Top Iranian security official meets with Iraqi FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani met with the visiting Iraqi foreign minister in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon.

Iran seeking security of international ways

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Saying that Iran seeks the security of international ways and energy transportation, the Iranian Parliament added that the Zionist regime is at the top of the terrorists.

Top security official of Iran:

Foreign troops exit from Iraq big step towards security

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Ali Shamkhani said Sat. that exact and full implementation of Iraqi parliament legislation to expel foreign troops from the country would be a big step towards stability and security in the region.

UN Security Council considering meeting on Afghanistan Fri.

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The UN Security Council is considering the possibility of holding a meeting this Friday to address the escalating violence in Afghanistan.

Spox:

Western-led propaganda seeks to pave way for new adventurism

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces says conflicting reports about security incidents for ships in the Persian Gulf region are aimed at preparing the ground for new adventurism.

A ship targeted off Oman, British military group says

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – A ship reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, a British military group said Friday, offering few other details.

Iran has proven to be reliable, confident partner: Raeisi

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – President-Elect of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that Iran has proven that it has been is a reliable and safe partner in international arenas.

Rouhani calls militarism a major challenge for region

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Iran President Hassan Rouhani and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call on Monday during which the Iranian president described militarism a major challenge for the region.

Bahrain starts joint drills with Britain, US in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The United States Navy 5th fleet along with the British and Bahraini navies launched a joint naval drill in the Persian Gulf on Saturday.

US convoy in Iraq Basra reportedly come under attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Local Iraqi forces said Sun. that the US troops in Iraq were targeted this time in Basra province in the south.

Expert:

US strategy is to drag insecurity from Afghanistan to Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – An expert on international affairs says that dragging insecurity from Afghanistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran is the main strategy of the United States.