Regional Security

Iran has no problem with renewing relations with Saudi Arabia: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran has no problem with developing relations with neighboring countries and renewing relations with Saudi Arabia, and all countries must be together in order to provide security and stability in the region.

Regional coalitions capable of ensuring sustainable security: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said on Monday that regional coalitions are able to provide a stable security in the region without interference of trans-regional powers.

During Basij Week:

IRGC chief hails role of Basij in security and construction fields

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has hailed the role of voluntary Basij forces in the stability and reconstruction of the country.

Judiciary chief hails high level of security in Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Judiciary Chief Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has said that Iran is the safest country in the region, adding that the Judiciary will not tolerate any threat against the country’s security.

Any enemy move to be quickly identified, ‘nipped in the bud’: Cmdr. Yazdi

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Commander of Mohammad Rasul-Allah Army of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Yazdi said that any move taken by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran will quickly be identified and nipped in the bud.

US, Israeli regime main hurdles in establishing WMD-free zone in ME: Ravanchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran envoy to the United Nations said that policies of the Israeli regime and the United States are preventing the establishment of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

Iran, Pakistan army chiefs discuss bilateral coop. in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Commanders of Iranian and Pakistani armies held a meeting in Tehran to confer on the latest status of bilateral relations.

“WMD has no place in our national defense doctrine”: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran envoy to the United Nations said that weapons of mass destruction have no place in the country’s defense doctrine and that Iran is ready to cooperate with regional states to establish a WMD free zone in the Middle East.

Top Iranian security official:

Vigilance of people, officials foiled attempts to create unrest in Lebanon

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – The top Iranian security official Ali Shamakhani has said that the enemies’ strategy to create chaos and instability in Lebanon were thwarted through the vigilance of Lebanese people and authorities.

17th edition of 'Mehr Vision' addresses US traces in Iraq, Lebanon unrest

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' rounds up interviews, reports and opinion pieces on the recent developments in Iran, the Middle East region and the world.

Russia to back Iran’s security initiative ‘HOPE’: Ryabkov

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said that Moscow will support Iran’s security initiative entitled “Hormuz Peace Endeavors (HOPE)”.

Safe, stable ME viable without US interference: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament speaker's special adviser on international affairs said Fri. that the Middle East, including Iraq, would be a "safe" and "stable" region once the US stopped interfering in regional affairs.

Failure of JCPOA to jeopardize regional, intl. security: envoy to UK

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador to London, Hamid Baeidinejad warned that failure of Iran nuclear deal, JCPOA, will put regional and international security at risk.

Interior min.:

Arbaeen security provided fully by Iraq: Interior min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said on Sunday that “Iraq’s security was at its highest during the Arbaeen ceremonies and Iran had no part in contributing to it.”

Iraq, Syria defeated ISIL with Iran’s logistic support: FM spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi, reacting to the reports on Baghdadi’s death in a US military raid, said the ISIL terrorist group had been long defeated by Iraqi and Syrian nations with Iran’s logistic support.

Baghdadi’s death won’t be an end to ‘Daeshism’: Govt. spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei said Sun. that just as Bin Laden’s death did not eradicate the roots of terrorism, the death of ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi will not be an end to ‘Daeshism’.

Settling regional disputes possible if US, Israeli regime don’t interfere: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that it is possible to arrive at a political solution for disputes in the region, provided that other regional states take practical steps and US and Israeli regime stop meddling.

Iran defense minister hails Iraq for maintaining Arbaeen security

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for ensuring the security of millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen season.

Rouhani hopes S. Africa will adopt a firmer stance against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that South Africa will adopt a more decisive stance against the illegitimate US actions against the Iranian nation with regard to the illegal sanctions.

IRGC Navy chief:

Persian Gulf security to be established only through neighbors' coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Noting that the Persian Gulf belongs to all neighbors, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Iran can establish security in the Persian Gulf with the cooperation and empathy of the neighbors.

Govt. spox:

Cementing ties with neighbors most effective tactic against 'bullying'

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that having close ties with neighboring countries is the most effective way to counter bullying behaviors of unwelcome foreign powers in the region.

Iran won't back off on its rights under enemies' pressure: Maj. Gen. Mousavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that “Iran will safeguard its rights before the enemies and will ensure victory in the future.”

Some military drills undisclosed to public, says cmdr. Pourdastan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan said that some military drills of Iranian armed forces are held in the dark while some others are done publicly to send caution to enemies.

Foreign hands seeking to destabilize Iraq: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliamentary Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that recent unrest in Iraq is being organized by Zionists and supporters of Takfiri terrorism.

Brig. Gen. Dadras:

Some regional countries do not know how to use military equipment

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras said that some countries in the region do not know how to use US-made military equipment.

Iran open to starting dialogue with Saudi Arabia: Speaker

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in an interview with Al Jazeera said Tehran is open to the idea of starting a dialogue with Saudi Arabia, adding that an Iranian-Saudi dialogue could solve many of the region's security and political problems.

Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.

FM Zarif meets with Pakistani counterpart in New York for 2nd time

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met once again with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York on the sidelines of 74th UNGA meeting.

Americans fully aware of Iran’s regional power: Maj. Gen. Safavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Calling US’ policies oppressive and its officials as deceivers, Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi noted that the Americans are fully aware of Iran’s power in the region.