Regional Security

FM Araghchi:

Iran stresses legitimate right to defend natl. sovereignty

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has emphasized that the country has emphasized the legitimate right to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Iran, Tunisia diplomats hold phone call on diplomatic efforts

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Tunisian counterpart Mohamed Ali Nafti held a telephone conversation late on Friday to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts and initiatives in the region.

Oman, Egypt calls for de-escalation amid rising tensions

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Oman and Egypt have called for intensified diplomatic efforts to contain rising tensions in the region and prevent a renewed outbreak of military confrontation.

Iran harbors no hostility toward regional states: FM Araghchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister has emphasized that his country harbors no hostility with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC)’s countries, rather, seeks to establish a very intimate interaction with the regional countries.

Energy minister:

Iran ready to expand electricity connection with reg. states

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran is ready to expand electricity interconnections with neighboring countries and strengthen regional cooperation in the power sector.

Iraq seeks joint meeting between Arab states, Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iraq is consulting six Arab countries and Iran on convening a joint meeting to bolster regional security, the Foreign Ministry said, adding that Baghdad welcomes a meeting between Mecca coalition states and Iran.

Omani top diplomat:

Without Iran’s participation Persian Gulf security impossible

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Foreign Minister of the Sultanate of Oman Sayyid Badr al-Busaidi says that the security in the Persian Gulf is impossible without Iran’s participation.

Iran, Russia FMs discuss mutual tie, reg., intl. developments

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov met and held talks in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and the most important regional and international developments.

Envoy:

Iran remains committed to upholding shipping safety, security

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador and Charge de'affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamhossein Darzi says that Iran still remains committed to maintaining the safety and security of shipping.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Regional diplomacy must not be limited to holding meetings

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that genuine regional security and stability cannot be achieved when one part of the region faces destabilizing measures and economic pressure.

Iran, the Philippines FMs meet in New York at UNGA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met and held talks with Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs of the Philippine Maria Theresa Lazaro in New York late on Saturday.

Sustainable development impossible without peace: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says sustainable development cannot be achieved without peace and respect for international law, stressing the need to place development at center of international cooperation.

Pezeshkian hails Pakistan efforts to restore peace in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian lauded Pakistan’s principled approach and efforts to back regional peace, stability and security, urging continued diplomatic consultations to help ease tensions and prevent regional crises.

Mecca Security Pact not to affect Pak ties with Iran: spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Pakistan Army Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that Mecca Defense Pact inked between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan will not affect his country’s relations with Islamic Republic of Iran.

Oman meeting "a key step towards regional stability": Baghaei

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says a meeting scheduled to be held in Oman on Monday will be a key step toward ensuring stability and security in the Persian Gulf region.

Back to your home before it’s too late: MP warns US forces

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has issued stark warning to the US forces and advised the remaining forces deployed in the region, saying, “Head home while you still can.”

Iraq’s FM stresses resolving diplomatic disputes btw Iran, US

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has emphasized the importance of dialogue between Iran and the United States and the need to resort to the diplomatic channels to resolve differences between the two countries.

Ghalibaf:

Iran backs collective security architecture offered by China

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that Tehran has always supported a collective security for the region demanded by China.

US has no warship left in Persian Gulf region: IRGC spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) spokesperson said the United States has no even one signle warship in the Persian Gulf after the “Ramadan War” against Iran.

US, Israel main culprit in eroding intl. law: Baghaei

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, has said that the United States and Israel are the main perpetrators of “genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression."

Iran, Cyprus FMs discuss regional developments in call

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation on Thursday with his Cypriot counterpart, Constantinos Kombos, to discuss the latest developments in bilateral relations and regional issues.

Iran, Saudi, Omani FMs stress setting up stability in region

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran, Saudi Arabia and Oman have emphasized working together to establish stability in the region as well as eliminating Hormuz Strait insecurity.

IRGC warns citizens of regional countries hosting US troops

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has issued stark warning to the citizens of the regional countries hosting the US troops.

Regional security requires absence of US troops: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has blamed the US military presence for the regional insecurity.

Iran, Pakistan emphasize strengthening regional security

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian interior minister and Pakistan's top general agreed to enhance and broaden cooperation on the regional security and border management during talks in Rawalpindi.

Ex-IRGC commander:

Hormuz plays key role in protecting natl. security, interests

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says that Strait of Hormuz plays a leading and decisive role in protecting national security and interests.

Iran, Saudi FMs discuss regional developments after US attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, in a phone call late on Thursday discussed the latest developments in the region in the wake of the fresh US attacks against Iran.