Regional Security
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Iran summons S. Korean ambassador over president's remarks
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned the South Korean ambassador to Tehran to lodge a protest over the recent remarks by the East Asian country's president.
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Kan'ani:
Strengthening regional security Iran's principled policy
TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has always tried to ensure its security and the regional countries, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said, stressing that strengthening regional security is the country's principled policy.
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Expert to MNA:
Iran not to accept any geopolitical changes in its borders
TEHRAN, Dec. ۱۰ (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will not accept any geopolitical changes in its borders, an Iranian political expert said, referring to the importance of security in the Caucasus region.
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General Bagheri:
IRGC Navy Force authority ‘not comparable to past ’
TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that IRGC Navy Force, relying upon its deterrent defense power, enjoys unique capabilities that cannot be compared to the past.
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Top Iranian general:
Persian Gulf region enjoys complete security
TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf region enjoys complete security, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said, pointing to the decrease in the presence of extra-regional forces in the Persian Gulf.
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Leader to Iraqi PM:
Central Iraqi gov. needs to control borders in Kurdish region
TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told visiting Iraqi premier that the securities of Iran and Iraq are intertwined, calling for the Iraqi government's control over the Kurdish region's borders.
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Russia to contribute to stabilization of Afghanistan
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – President Putin said Wednesday that Russia will contribute to the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan, adding that a current priority task is the formation of an inclusive government in the country.
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Tehran, Baghdad discuss security situation in region, world
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian envoy to Baghdad discussed the regional and international political and security situation with Iraq's National Security Advisor on Monday.
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Top Russian security official arrives in Iran on state visit
TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Nikolai Patrushev, the secretary of the Security Council of Russia, arrived in Tehran for talks on Tuesday afternoon.
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Two Koreas scramble dozens of fighter jets as tensions rise
TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – South Korea scrambled dozens of stealth fighter jets and other warplanes Friday after detecting more than 180 North Korean military aircraft activities in various locations via radar, Seoul's defense authorities said.
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Iran FM:
"We consider Armenia's security as Iran's security"
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told his Armenian counterpart that "We consider the security of Armenia as the security of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the security of the region."
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Raeisi at CICA meeting:
US seeks destabilization after sanctions failure in Iran
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – President Raeisi addressed the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA) in Kazakhistan during which he said the US and allies are trying to destabilize Iran after the failure of the sanctions.
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Raeisi to attend 6th CICA Summit in Kazakhstan
TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – The official media outlets of Kazakhstan on Tuesday announced that Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi will attend the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA).
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Iran against changing internationally-recognized borders: MP
TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Vice Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that Islamic Republic of Iran is against changing the internationally-recognized borders.
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Iran army comdr:
Armed forces not to let enemies interfere in Iran affairs
TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian army commander emphasized that the army will not allow any interference and aggression by any foreign powers in the country's affairs, adding that all the armed forces are united in maintaining national security.
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Gen. Bagheri:
Armed forces must prepare to face enemy's hybrid threats
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran said that the Armed Forces of the country must fully prepare themselves to face hybrid threat of enemies waged against Islamic Revolution.
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Safeguarding Iran’s border symbol of national security
TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Protecting the borders of the Islamic Republic has always symbolized national security and Iran’s police have been playing a key role to this end.
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Gen,. Bagheri hails security forces role in thwarting plots
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran General Bagheri has hailed the high level of security in Iran which has been achieved through great efforts of all security forces.
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Parl. Speaker:
PG security achievable with extra-regional powers withdrawal
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The speaker of the Iranian Parliament says the security of the Persian Gulf region will be achieved with the withdrawal of extra-regional powers.
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Iran to definitely respond to any Israel intimidating actions
TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of the IRGC's Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters said Wednesday that Iran's response to any intimidating actions by Israeli regime, its elements and assisting regimes will be decisive.
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Army Navy role in providing Hormuz Strait security strategic
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that key role of the Army Navy in the security of the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, the Sea of Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea is ‘strategic’.
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IRGC navy commander:
Cooperation with Israel threatens regional security
TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has said cooperation with the desperate Israeli regime threatens and interrupts stability and security in Persian Gulf region.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.