Regional Security

Iran FM voices regret over Europe inaction on Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has expressed regret that the European Union has taken no concrete step to counter the Israeli regime’s crimes against the people of Palestine and Lebanon.

Iran says ready to defend its sovereignty against Israel

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s UN ambassador has strongly rejected Israel’s claims that Tehran has violated international law and the United Nations Charter and said that ready to defend its sovereignty against the regime’s aggression.

Iran FM spox:

Preventing spread of insecurity common goal in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – "Stopping the heinous crimes and continuous aggression against Gaza and Lebanon and preventing the spread of insecurity and instability in the region is the common goal of all of us," according to the Iranian FM spokesman.

Iran ready for all scenarios, though not seek war: FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has told Qatari media that Iran does not seek war but it is prepared to take on any scenarios designed by the enemy (Israeli regime).

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Israeli regime main cause of regional instability

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the Israeli regime is the cause of instability in West Asia as it continues to assassinate people thanks to the support it receives from the United States.

Pezeshkian:

Iran pursues path of stepped-up relations with Russia

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country is following up on enhancing relations with Russia to reduce the impact of sanctions.

Top Iran, Russia security officials meet in Tehran for talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The top security officials of Iran and Russia met and held talks in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

US, UK vow firm stand on Israel’s security

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The heads of the United States and England once again emphasized their support for the Zionist regime.

Sanaei:

‘Integration, unity with neighbors’ Pezeshkian’s discourse

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s Deputy Chief of Staff for Political Affairs said that convergence, unity and amity with the neighboring and regional countries is the discourse of President Pezeshkian.

Senior Iranian army general goes to China

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The deputy commander of the Iranian army for coordination affairs General Habibollah Sayyari has departed for China.

Iran FM:

Regional peace, stability pillar of Iran’s national security

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that regional peace, security, and stability are not only a priority but one of the pillars of Iran's national security.

Iran, UAE FMs stress expansion economic, security cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Arab Emirates stressed the need to expand the economy and security cooperation between the two states.

Maritime security incident reported in Yemen’s “Al Mokha”

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a maritime incident 61 nautical miles from southeast of “Al Mokha” in Yemen on Monday.

During Arbaeen:

Iraqi defense min. arrives in Karbala for beefing up security

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The local media in Iraq reported that Iraqi Minister of Defense Thabet Muhammad Saeed Reda Al-Abbasi arrived in Karbala province to follow up the security measures in Arbaeen rituals.

Iran, Qatar discuss maintaining regional security, peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – In a phone conversation on Friday night, the top diplomats of Iran and Qatar stressed the need for the necessity of reducing tensions and the return of peace to the region.

Turkey, Iraq sign 'historic' security, military agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The defense ministers of Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on security, military, and counterterrorism cooperation, marking a significant advancement in bilateral relations.

US tightening security measures in Ain al-Asad base in W Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – A security official in Iraq said that the US has tightened security arrangements in its Ain al-Asad military base in Iraq.

Tokyo hosts QSD group meeting

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The meeting of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QSD), known as Quad, group was held in Tokyo on Monday with the participation of the foreign ministers of four countries namely US, India, Japan and Australia.

Philippines, China reach new security deal

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – China and the Philippines have struck a deal to defuse tensions on a contested shoal in the South China Sea, according to the Philippine government.

Czech PM:

Europe 'must be more responsible' for its own security

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said that Europe must be more responsible for its own security rather than depending on the United States.

Kim Jong Un and Putin sign mutual defense pact

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signed a new pact Wednesday that includes a pledge of mutual defense if either is attacked.

Top Iran, Russia security officials stress more cooperation

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – The heads of the Iranian and Russian security councils have held talks to stress the continuation of cooperation in various fields.

Pakistan army deploys warship to Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Pakistan Navy has deployed Naval Warship PNS ASLAT on a regional maritime security patrol in the Indian Ocean.

Iran police commander meets Malaysia minister of home affairs

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Iran's Law Enforcement commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Radan visited Malaysia and held talks with Malaysian minister of home affairs.

IRGC chief:

"We will respond to any threat anywhere in the world"

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stressed on Monday that the Iranian military will respond to any threat anywhere in the world.

Iran FM says arms race in region not to benefit anyone

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that the arms race in the West Asia region will be in no one's interest, calling for more cooperation among regional states for tackling problems.

FM urges Persian Gulf states to coop in establishing security

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-abdollahian has called on all coastal states in the Persian Gulf to cooperate in establishing security.

At Russian security meeting;

Ahmadian details Iran's proposal for tackling unilateralism

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian has presented a series of proposals to alleviate the impact of Western unilateralism on information security.

Top Iran, Russia security officials sign MoU for cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian held a meeting with the secretary of Russia’s security council Nikolai Patrushev on Wednesday in Saint Petersburg.

China, Indonesia ask US to back UN res. for Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of China and Indonesia said in a joint press conference in Jakarta that the United States should support a United Nations resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza.