Regional Security

Putin, Merkel discuss crisis in Syria in phone call

MOSCOW, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed in a phone call with German Chancellor Angela Merkel the crisis in Syria and other issues of mutual interest.

Khanzadi says foreign forces' presence in ME causes regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the presence of foreign forces in the region has no result but creating insecurity.

Lavrov:

Foreign interference in sovereign states' internal affairs 'major source of intl. tension'

MOSCOW, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said foreign interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states in the Middle East and North Africa has been a major source of international tension and serious threats such as terrorism, illegal immigration, drug trafficking and organized crime.

Iran’s defense power carries message of peace: Hatami

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said that Iran’s defensive power aims at ensuring regional security and carries the message of peace.

Syrian Army thwarts terrorist infiltration attempts in Hama

HAMA, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Terrorist organizations renewed violation of the demilitarized zone agreement in Idleb by making infiltration attempts towards military points in Hama northern countryside.

Iran to dispatch Sahand Destroyer to Indian Ocean: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Navy said that the newly unveiled Sahand Destroyer will be dispatched to the Indian Ocean on Sunday.

Tens of displaced families arrive in Abu al-Dohor crossing in Idlib

IDLIB, Nov. 28 (MNA) – SANA’s reporter said that tens of displaced families coming from areas where terrorist groups are positioned on Tuesday arrived in Abu al-Dohor crossing in Idleb countryside in their way to their liberated villages in the countryside of Aleppo, Idleb and Hama.

Gen. Hajizadeh:

77 terrorist operations foiled in west, northwest Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh announced on Tuesday that some 77 terrorist operations have been diffused in western and northwestern borders of the country during the current fiscal year (started on March 21).

OPCW reviews probe into terrorists’ toxic gas attack on Aleppo

THE HAGUET , Nov. 27 (MNA) – The Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) announced that it is reviewing an investigation into terrorist groups’ attack with toxic gases on Aleppo city.

US-led Coalition airstrikes leave tens dead or injured in Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Tens of civilians were martyred or injured after the US-led international coalition’s warplanes launched new airstrikes on Abu al-Hasan village in southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor under the pretext of fighting ISIL terrorist organization .

Zarif outlines schedule in Rome for Mediterranean Dialogues conf.

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Upon arrival in the Italian capital Wed. evening to attend the 4th Mediterranean Dialogues, Foreign Minister Zarif said the focus of his trip is to discuss Iran’s stance on the dangerous situation of the Middle East.

Current situation in Iran far better than that of previous sanctions era: MoD

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran’s current conditions are substantially better than that of the previous era under sanctions, before signing the Nuclear Deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action).

US-led coalition targets Deir Ezzor with internationally-banned bombs

DEIR EZZOR, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The US-led coalition launched a new aggression against residential areas in Deir Ezzor on Monday, claiming the lives of three children.

Terrorist mortar attack in Hama causes property damage

HAMA, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Terrorist organizations continued to violate the de-escalation zone agreement in Idleb through firing mortar shells on the surroundings of Jourin and Ma’an towns in Hama northern countryside.

Peskov:

Quartet summit in Istanbul to focus on political settlement to crisis in Syria

MOSCOW, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov reaffirmed the necessity of continuing to exert efforts for a political settlement to the crisis in Syria.

Mikdad:

Syria never used, not to use chemical weapons

DAMASCUS, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign and Expatriates Minister Dr. Fayssal Mikdad stressed that Syria didn’t have used and won't use chemical weapons and it is adhered to achieving international peace and security despite all threats by terrorist organizations and their backers.

Egyptian Presidency:

We stand by Syria’s side, army , support a political solution to crisis

MOSCOW, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Bassam Radi stressed Egypt’s standing by Syria’s side and it supports the Syrian Army and institutions, as it also backs a political solution to the crisis with the participation of all the Syrian spectra.

IRGC Ground Force Cmdr.:

Iran ready for hostage rescue mission with Pakistan army

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Tue. that Iran is ready for any joint military operations with Pakistani Army to free 14 security forces abducted this morning on the border with Pakistan.

Syrian Army makes new advance in al-Safa hills, Sweida

SWEIDA, Oct. 15 (MNA) – The military operations conducted by the Syrian Arab Army continued in the rocky cliffs adjacent to al-Safa hills in Sweida eastern Badyia (desert), tightening grip on ISIL remnants positioned in the area.

Lavrov:

US presence in Syria illegal, its practices east of Euphrates unacceptable

MOSCOW, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov criticized the illegal US presence in Syria, saying that Washington’s practices east of the Euphrates River are unacceptable.

Zarif calls for regional coop. to replace US meddling

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif has called on neighboring countries to rely on each other for building a “strong region” instead of turning to US ‘humiliating’ protection.

FM spox:

Iran urges NATO to be concerned about US unilateral, dangerous policies

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Ghasemi said that Secretary General of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) should be concerned about the US unilateral and dangerous policies more than anything.

US military officials wiser than its politicians: Safavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that US military officials are wiser than politicians of the country, especially Trump.

Iran top security official:

"Should Israel continue attacks in Syria, it will face regrettable reactions"

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The top Iranian security official says that should Israel continue its attacks on Syrian Army and counter-terrorism forces in support of terrorist groups, it will face regrettable consequences.

US economic terrorism targeting people’s livelihood: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said Wed. the United States' economic terrorism is targeting the livelihood of the ordinary people and governments.

Iran top security official:

'Security of ME must be maintained by regional countries'

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Speaking at a press conference after the 1st ‘Regional Security Dialogue’ in Tehran, Iran security chief said that US unilateral sanctions are illegal, adding the security of Middle East must be maintained by regional countries.

Iran security chief:

Failure to counter terrorists in Syria will endanger future of region

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran’s security chief Ali Shamkhani said Wed. that thousands of terrorists still remain active in Syria and other countries, stressing that a lack of serious fight against them will endanger the future and stability of the region.

Russian security chief to visit Iran on Sep. 26

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev will visit Iran on September 26 to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.