Regional Security

Rouhani hopes S. Africa will adopt a firmer stance against anti-Iran US sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has expressed hope that South Africa will adopt a more decisive stance against the illegitimate US actions against the Iranian nation with regard to the illegal sanctions.

IRGC Navy chief:

Persian Gulf security to be established only through neighbors' coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Noting that the Persian Gulf belongs to all neighbors, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Iran can establish security in the Persian Gulf with the cooperation and empathy of the neighbors.

Govt. spox:

Cementing ties with neighbors most effective tactic against 'bullying'

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Monday that having close ties with neighboring countries is the most effective way to counter bullying behaviors of unwelcome foreign powers in the region.

Iran won't back off on its rights under enemies' pressure: Maj. Gen. Mousavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that “Iran will safeguard its rights before the enemies and will ensure victory in the future.”

Some military drills undisclosed to public, says cmdr. Pourdastan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan said that some military drills of Iranian armed forces are held in the dark while some others are done publicly to send caution to enemies.

Foreign hands seeking to destabilize Iraq: Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Parliamentary Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that recent unrest in Iraq is being organized by Zionists and supporters of Takfiri terrorism.

Brig. Gen. Dadras:

Some regional countries do not know how to use military equipment

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras said that some countries in the region do not know how to use US-made military equipment.

Iran open to starting dialogue with Saudi Arabia: Speaker

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani in an interview with Al Jazeera said Tehran is open to the idea of starting a dialogue with Saudi Arabia, adding that an Iranian-Saudi dialogue could solve many of the region's security and political problems.

Settling differences through dialogue always possible: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said on Monday that Iran does not reject efforts of those countries who seek to de-escalate tensions, noting that the option of dialogue is always on the table from the Iranian side.

FM Zarif meets with Pakistani counterpart in New York for 2nd time

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met once again with his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi in New York on the sidelines of 74th UNGA meeting.

Americans fully aware of Iran’s regional power: Maj. Gen. Safavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Calling US’ policies oppressive and its officials as deceivers, Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi noted that the Americans are fully aware of Iran’s power in the region.

IRGC Navy chief:

Iran to implement ‘naval mobilization’ plan at southern borders with participation of 51 fleet

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has said that ‘naval mobilization’ plan will be carried out with the participation of 51 fleets and inhabitants of the southern Iranian littoral provinces.

Rouhani’s UN address to focus on JCPOA, sanctions, regional security

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will address the UN General Assembly today, discussing the JCPOA, US sanctions, and regional security, according to spokesman of national security commission.

Iran ready to forgive past mistakes of neighbors: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran is ready to extend a hand of friendship to all of its neighbors and even to forgive their past mistakes because “enemies of Islam and the region seek to make the most out of our division.”

Iran not afraid of big, small enemies: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Chief Commander of IRGC Major General Hossein Salami said that Iran is not afraid of its big and small enemies.

Rouhani:

Iran-Turkey cooperation on ensuring security on common borders, region to increase

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian and Turkish presidents described relations and cooperation between the two countries amicable, strong and developing in many fields, stressing the importance of authorities’ work to develop and deepen Tehran-Ankara relations.

Peace, security rely on good ties among regional states: Rahmani

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani said that peace and security in the region rely on good ties among regional countries and the United States does nothing but try to sow discord between them.

Iranian interior min. in Kyrgyzstan:

Iran spurns foreign intervention in Islamic countries' affairs

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iran does not accept the interference of foreign countries in the affairs of the Muslim world, according to the Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli in Bishkek on Thursday.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan ink agreement on security coop.

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Kyrgyzstan signed a security and disciplinary cooperation agreement in Bishkek on Thursday.

Iran ready to firmly defend its interests in Persian Gulf: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri expressed Iran’s readiness to firmly defend its interests and security in the Persian Gulf region.

FM spox rejects Arab Quartet Committee’s anti-Iran claims

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has rejected the anti-Iran allegations raised in the final declaration of a meeting of the Arab Quartet Committee in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.

Any nontransparent peace negotiation for Afghanistan doomed to fail: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy said that any peace process for Afghanistan should be “UN-facilitated, Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled” and that any unilateral method is doomed to failure.

Top commander reiterates Iran’s stance on regional security

QOM, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi reiterated Iran’s firm position on maintaining the regional security, warning of adverse consequences for those seeking to foment insecurity in the region.

Region's security can't be purchased from outside: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif addressed a meeting of Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in Dhaka on Thursday.

Iran-Russia relations benefit international peace, security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep.3 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said Iran has been able to hold regular and constant talks with Russia over the past six years, adding that the Iran-Russia relations are in the interest of international peace and security.

Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.

Top cmdr. recommends W Asian states not to join coalition of Islam’s enemies

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard recommended policymakers of West Asian countries not to join the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf.