Regional Security

Russia concerned with possible global war

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Delivering Russia's Federal Assembly in Moscow, Russia's President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday about the regional conflicts in the Middle East that can transform into a global war.

Pakistan to play role in reducing tension in region: Pak FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the aim of his visit to Iran is to play a role in reducing tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Iran, Kuwait review regional issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Irani met and held talks with Kuwait's deputy foreign minister Khaled al-Jarallah on Thursday on the latest regional developments.

People of region want US out: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Referring to his interview with CNN, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that people of our region want the US out.

Iran taking steps to ensure regional security: Omani FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of Oman Yusuf bin Alawi said he is sure that Iran is taking steps to provide the region with security and stability

US has no right to be part of HOPE initiative: Deputy FM

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted that the United States has no right to join the Iran-proposed Hormuz Peace Endeavor.

Tehran Dialogue Forum kicks off

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – 'Tehran Dialogue Forum; 23rd Persian Gulf International Conference' opened in the Iranian capital on Tuesday morning with the participation of a number of foreign officials, ambassadors, and experts.

‘We should stand against US’ aggression, interference’: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani pointed to the importance of resisting against US policies in the region in a phone conversation with Iraqi President Bahram Salih on Sunday.

US, allies intended to disturb Iran, Russia, China joint military drill: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the Americans and their allies held an emergency meeting while Iran, Russia, and China joint maritime drill was being held, aiming at disturbing the joint naval drill.

Iran invites regional countries to join Iran, Russia, China joint military drill: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iran invites all regional countries to join to the joint military exercise and regional coalition for the next rounds.

Joint naval drill between Iran, China, Russia to go ahead

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that joint naval drill will be continued between Iran, Russia and China.

Iran has turned into a superpower in intl. arena: Safarov

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Head of Russia's Center for Contemporary Iranian Studies Rajab Safarov said that Islamic Republic of Iran has turned into a superpower in the regional and international arena.

US Navy official accuses Iran of taking 'provocative actions' in ME

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Coincides with China, Iran, and Russia joint naval drills Acting US Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said on Friday that Iran could carry out “provocative actions” in the Strait of Hormuz and elsewhere in that region in the future despite a period of relative calm.

Maritime security, message of Iran-Russia-China joint naval exercise: Russian cmndr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – The commander of a Russian naval flotilla taking part in the Iran-Russia-China joint naval exercise said the name of the joint naval exercises, Maritime Security Belt, reflects the message of these exercises which is maritime security.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Maintaining PG security requires collective coop. of regional countries

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker’s Special Aide for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that preserving and maintaining security of the Persian Gulf requires collective cooperation of countries in the region.

Real Admiral Sayyari:

Iran’s army taking several strategic measures to promote authority of Establishment

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Army Forces are taking several drastic and strategic measures in line with safeguarding and promoting authority of the Islamic Establishment.

Sanctions, terrorism two US strategies against independent states: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that sanctions and terrorism are two US strategies against independent countries, adding that regional countries can counter US unilateral sanctions by collective cooperation to make progress with their indigenous capabilities.

Army Commander:

Enemies should take lessons from Iran's joint war game with China, Russia

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi pointed to the importance of the upcoming joint military drill of Iran, China and Russia.

Intra-Afghan talks the only solution to establish peace in Afghanistan: statement

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Participant at the 2nd Regional Security Dialogue issued a statement on Thursday, pointing to the important topics discussed during the one-day event in Tehran.

SNSC’s sec.:

Iran not providing military assistance to Taliban

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that the Islamic Republic does not provide the Taliban with military assistance.

Iran must enjoy all of its rights in JCPOA: India

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Deputy National Security Adviser of India Rajinder Khanna said that the Islamic Republic of Iran should enjoy all of its rights in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Russia's security chief:

Iran’s right to JCPOA benefits ‘unavoidable necessity’ to save nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Secretary of the Security Council of Russia Nikolai Patrushev said Iran’s legal right to benefit from the 2015 nuclear deal was an ‘unavoidable necessity’ to prevent the agreement from total collapse.

Iran, Russia security chiefs meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Secretaries of the security councils of Iran and Russia, Ali Shamkhani and Nikolai Patrushev, met and held talks in Tehran on Wednesday morning.

Chinese, Tajik delegations arrive in Tehran for ‘Regional Security Dialogue’

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Delegations from People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Tajikistan arrived in Tehran on Tue. to participate in 2nd Tehran Regional Security Dialogue.

Tehran to host Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The second session of Regional Security Dialogue with a focus on Afghanistan will be held in Tehran on Wednesday with the participation of high-ranking security officials from seven countries.

No security possible at expanse of others’ security, says Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister pointed to the importance of cooperation among regional states to establish sustainable peace and stability in the region.

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.