Regional Security

Iran, France FMs discuss ties, latest developments in region

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his French counterpart Jean-Noël Barrot held a phone call on Friday to discuss the latest situation in the region, trend of diplomatic developments with Pakistani mediation.

No peace without Zionist regime withdrawal from Lebanon: IRGC

TEHRAN, Jun. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has stated that no peace will be established in the region without the withdrawal of Israel from occupied territories in Lebanon.

Iraqi, Kurdish delegation to visit Iran: Ambassador

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – A high-level security delegation from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region will visit Tehran in June to discuss bilateral security cooperation, Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad, Mohammad-Kazem Al-Sadeq, stated.

Iran, Azerbaijan presidents vow to expand cooperation

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev have exchanged greetings for Eid al-Adha, reaffirming their commitment to constructive cooperation.

Iran, Oman advocate for sustainable coop., regional security

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said have reaffirmed their commitment to transforming Islamic unity into sustainable practical cooperation.

Iranian, Saudi FMs discuss ties, region in phone call

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Foreign ministers of Iran and Saudi Arabiia have held a phone call to discuss the latests diplomatic developments sorrounding around the US-Zionist war on Iran

Iran warns UN of US abuse of Security Council

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission accused the United States of exploiting the Security Council to spread lies about Tehran's peaceful nuclear programme, calling Washington a criminal playing prosecutor and judge to whitewash its own

Turkish foreign minister meets Iranian security official

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met on Saturday with Iranian Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Ali Bagheri in Istanbul.

Iran attends SCO security meeting in Bishkek

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A meeting of secretaries of security councils from member states of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) convened in Kyrgyz capital on Thursday, focusing on counterterrorism, extremism, illicit arms, and drug trafficking.

Iran, Qatar FMs discuss latest regional developments in call

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Qatari counterpart Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani held a telephone counterpart on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Iran FM Araghchi, KRG Chief Barzani hold phone call on region

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi received a phone call from President of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Nechirvan Barzani on Friday to discuss the latest developments in the region.

Hope US-Iran talks to be step towards lasting peace: Pak PM

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Referring to the ongoing US and Iran talks in Islamabad, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says his country hopes that these talks would be a step towards realizing the goals of lasting peace and stability in the region.

Pezeshkian:

Iran 10-point plan sign of responsible view to regional peace

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran’s 10-point proposal is a sign of the country’s responsible approach towards the regional peace and security.

"Get used to the new order in the region,": Gen. Ghaani

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The commander of the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that that the Resistance Front is dominant force in the region and has formed the new order in the region.

Oil prices surpass 73 USD amid US created tensions

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Oil prices have risen again in global markets following the US-created tensions in the Persian Gulf.

Iran naval flotilla returns home after 100 days of voyage

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The 103rd flotilla of the Iranian Navy docked in the 3rd District of the Navy on Friday after sailing for 100 days in international waters and attending a joint naval drill in South Africa.

Top Iranian security official meets with Armenia MoD

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani has held a meeting with the visiting Armenia's Defense Minister Suren Papikyan in Tehran.

Defense minister:

Iran-Armenia ties have always been based on peace, friendship

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has said that the relations between Iran and Republic of Armenia have always been based on peace and friendship.

Araghchi warns war with Iran would spread

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not concerned about war as it is fully prepared for it, adding that the conflict would likely spiral beyond Iran.

Top Iranian security official meets President Putin in Moscow

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday.

Araghchi, Saudi FM discuss ties, increased regional tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and the escalated regional tensions as a result of the US and Israeli actions.

Pezeshkian:

Muslims unity effective way to tackle tensions, instability

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone conversation Tuesday to discuss the escalated tension in the region as a result of the US actions.

Hungary warns of escalation amid deployment to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that deploying British and French troops to Ukraine poses a risk of escalating the conflict across Europe.

Key rioters behind last night's unrest detained: Police chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The commander-in-chief of the Iranian police Brigadier General Ahmad Radan said Sunday that the key elements behind the Saturday night's riots were detained by Iran security forces.

Continuation of security threats "unacceptable": IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization has stated in a statement that the continuation of foreign-backed riots and security threats are "unacceptable."

Enemy failed militarily, has resorted to soft war now: Taeb

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC Hossein Taeb has said that after the United States and Israeli regime's failure on the battlefield militarily, they have now resorted to a soft war and a security problem.

Iran’s Expediency Council member:

Any hostile move to destroy regional stability: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – A member of the Expediency Council (EC) and former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei says that any hostile move will destroy the Zionist regime, the US bases, and stability of the region.