Regional Security

US Homeland Security Secretary's bag stolen in DC

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem fell victim to a thief while eating dinner at a downtown Washington, DC, restaurant Sunday night, the secretary confirmed Monday.

FM Spox.:

Iran Armed Forces ready to confront any possible contingency

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are constantly improving and maintaining their level of readiness to deal with any possible contingency, the Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said.

Israeli war minister threatens Syria's aL-Jolani

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Israeli War Minister Israel Katz has issued a stern warning to Syrian self-proclaimed President Abu Muhammad Al-Jolani, vowing severe consequences if Syrian territory is used to threaten Israel’s security.

Pezeshkian commends police forces for relentless efforts

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised the Iranian police forces for their unwavering commitment to maintaining security and dignity of the Islamic Republic.

Iran considers any unrest to be harmful to region, world

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that Iran has never sought to build nuclear weapons, saying that the country considers any tension, unrest, and conflict to be detrimental to itself, region, and the world.

Security is an indigenous issue: Iran govt. spox to Zelensky

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Government Spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani has advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that security is an indigenous issue.

Israel won't allow HTS forces to be in southern Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that his regime will not tolerate the presence of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) nor any other forces affiliated with the Arab country's new rulers in southern Syria.

Foreign states must not meddle in regional issues: Ghalibaf

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that foreign countries must not interfere in the regional issues.

Gen. Bagheri issues stark warning against any attack on Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – "If Iran's security is threatened, the security of the entire Southwest Asian region, the creators of insecurity and their regional allies will be threatened," according to the chief of the staff of Iranian armed forces.

Iran wants global peace, cessation of wars: President

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that the Islamic Republic wants global peace and an end to ongling conflicts.

Iran FM spox to EU:

Understand meaning of ‘threat,’ ‘intl. peace, security’

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) –The Iranian Foreign Ministry has advised European Union to understand the meaning of such concepts as “threat” and “international peace and security” before accusing the Islamic Republic of menacing the international community.

Ahmadian, Azeri dep. PM stress discuss ties, Caucasus region

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran has met with the Azerbaijani deputy prime minister to discuss the expansion of bilateral relations and recent developments in the South Caucasus region.

Top security official:

Iran ready to boost security ties with regional countries

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian in his meeting with Armenian counterpart says his country is ready to help develop political, security and economic relations between regional countries.

Iran doesn't regret spending in Syria: Top security official

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian says Iran does not regret spending on the fight against ISIL Takfiri terrorist group in Syria.

Pashinyan:

No escalation if Azerbaijan has no intentions to attack

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – If Azerbaijan doesn’t have intentions to attack Armenia the likelihood of escalation in the region is zero, according to Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in response to Azeri President Ilham Aliyev's recent remarks.

Iran urges for intensified efforts against terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned resurgence of terrorism in Syria and its spread in region will pose a serious threat to peace and security in region, urging efforts by key regional players to counter threat.

Pres. Pezeshkian:

Preserving Syria's territorial integrity Iran's reg. strategy

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian President has told his Syrian counterpart that preserving Syria sovereignty and territorial integrity is Iran's main strategy in the region.

Iran, Turkey FMs discuss Syria, fight against terrorism

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan met and held talks in Ankara on Monday to discuss the latest developments in Syria and fight against terrorism.

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.