Regional Security

Terrorists in Afghanistan, Pakistan more dangerous than ISIL: senior MP warns

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Washington is deploying terrorist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan and these groups are more dangerous than ISIL, said Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Iranian Parliament.

Iran, Turkey vow to continue security coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian and Turkish officials highlighted their determination to continue bilateral cooperation aimed at establishing security in joint border areas.

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Iran to answer any destabilizing attempt with severe, preemptive moves

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Secretary of the Iranian Supreme National Security Council, Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, warned that any attempt to destabilize the country’s borders by any groups or countries will be responded with "severely aggressive" and "preemptive" measures.

Iran not to start war with any country: IRGC cmdr

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters, said that Iran will not start any war against any country but knows well how to defend its territory.

Iran, Iraq pillars of regional security: FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that Iran and Iraq are the pillars of the security of the region, adding that without these two important countries the region would not be secure.

Iranian borders under full control: Army chief

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari said on Monday the country’s borders are constantly monitored by latest surveillance technologies.

Iran, Iraq confer on ways to deepen military ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – High-ranking military delegations of Iran and Iraq held talks in Baghdad on Monday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Iran, Russia cooperate on tackling terrorist attacks: senior Iranian MP

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Chairman of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iranian Parliament says that Iran in cooperation with Russia, India and Caucuses region are trying to implement an initiative to confront terrorist attacks in Central Asia region.

Iran forced to boost defense power: Zarif

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Iran is forced to defend itself since the region is flooded by various weapons.

‘Those who think US, Zionism can provide them with security are wrong’: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that those regional countries who think that US and Israeli regime can ensure their security are wrong.

By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

Warsaw circus: in the name of peace but in interest of terrorists

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – In his speech at the beginning of the Warsaw Summit, Polish Foreign Minister Jacek Czaputowicz put forward a statement against the Islamic Republic of Iran and claimed that they want “stabilization of the region” and expressed concerns over Iran's activities.

Senior official hails Iran’s security despite surrounding threats

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs, Hossein Zolfaghari, said that the country is enjoying a desirable level of security despite all threats in the region.

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Al Khalifa regime’s collaboration with Mossad against regional security

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has condemned the Bahraini Al Khalifa regime’s collaboration with Israeli Mossad in the new wave of the crackdown on the oppressed people of Bahrain as an action against the regional collective security in the region.

Syrian air defenses confront Israeli attack

DAMASCUS, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Syrian air defenses have confronted an Israeli attack targeted the Syrian territories and prevented it from achieving its objectives.

Al-Hakim:

Importance of maintaining Syria’s security, stability

BAGHDAD, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Mohammad Ali al-Hakim affirmed the importance of preserving Syria’s unity, security and stability and helping it eradicate terrorism completely.

Iran to take big decisions regarding security coop. with Europe: Source

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – According to an informed diplomatic source, Iran will reconsider its intelligence and security cooperation with European countries after EU’s decision to impose sanctions against some Iranians.

3 killed, 5 injured in blast of landmine left by terrorists in Hama 

HAMA, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Three people were killed and five others were injured when a landmine, left behind by terrorists, went off in the eastern countryside of Hama province.

Intl. conf. on W Asia security, defense starts in Tehran

​TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The International Conference on Defense and Security in West Asia kicked off in Tehran this morning with Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani giving an inaugural address.

Hatami says Iran’s defense achievements put enemies in weak position

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said that the country’s achievements in defense and scientific sectors has put enemies in a weak position.

Iran preserves security of Hormuz Strait: Veep

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri says that Iran is the guarantor of the security of Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, stressing that it will not allow the security of Hormuz to be endangered.

Iran chief cmdr scoffs at US 'humiliating' exit from Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said the US exit from Syria was the humiliating withdrawal of a country that was present there without the consent of the people and the legal government of the Arab country.

Iran's top security official:

Enemies seek to spread Takfiri terrorism in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani says that the enemies are seeking to destabilize the shared borders between Iran and Afghanistan in an organized way in support of Takfiri terrorism in the neighboring country.

Some countries think US can ensure their survival: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani said that some countries have tied their national security to decisions of trans-regional states and think that US can ensure their survival.

Explosion rocks area near government compound in Kabul

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – A car packed with explosives blew up outside Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Works on Monday, with gunfire then breaking out, the interior ministry said.

IRGC chief:

US naval fleet presence in PG aimed at tricking regional states

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Jafari said the presence of US naval fleet in the Persian Gulf is aimed at deceiving regional states into believing that US is ensuring their security.

Iran, Turkey committed to enhance regional security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that Tehran and Ankara are committed to cooperation in a bid to promote regional stability and security.

Enemies’ animosity due to Iran’s power: Larijani

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that enemies bear animosity towards Iran because the Islamic Republic has attained power in different fields.

JCPOA hurt after US withdrawal, Iran president advisor says

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Hessam al-Din Ashna, cultural adviser to the Iranian president, said Sat. that the nuclear deal has been damaged after the US withdrawal and may be more hurt if other countries do not stick to their commitments.