Regional Security

China warns NATO ahead of 2021 summit

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – China's mission to the European Union called on NATO to stop exaggerating the "China threat theory" after the group's leaders said that the country presents "systemic challenges".

Taliban opposes any presence of foreign troops in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – In reaction to reports of some foreign troops seeking to stay in Afghanistan to ensure the security of airports and diplomatic missions, the Taliban said it opposes any foreign troops presence.

Mohsen Rezaei vows to boost Iran’s deterrence power

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Mohsen Rezaei, one of the candidates of Iran’s 2021 presidential election, says his administration will seek to further increase the country’s deterrence power.

Saudi FM reiterates wrong claims on Iran nuclear activities

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan has once again claimed that Iran's nuclear program threatens regional stability.

Iran ready for regional coop. on collective security

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani voiced Iran's readiness for cooperating with regional countries on reaching collective security.

Iran welcoming S Arabia’s invitation of talk with Iran: Spox

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman showed reaction to the recent remarks of the Saudi Crown Prince and said that the Islamic Republic of Iran welcomes Saudi Arabia’s invitation for holding talks to iron out the differences.

Positive signs seen in Vienna talks, regional coop.: Zarif

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that positive signs are seen in Vienna talks on Iran’s nuclear program and cooperation in the region.

Qatari FM backs Saudi Arabia’s invitation to talk with Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Qatari Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani reacted to the remarks of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about focus of foreign policy on dialogue in region including with Iran.

Iran not tolerating Zionists' presence in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran does not tolerate the military or even civilian presence of the Zionist regime in the region in any way, the president of the Supreme National Defense University stressed.

'Foreign forces cause insecurity in region'

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf named the presence of foreign forces in West Asia as a cause of insecurity in the region.

Iran enjoys high level of security: Police chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The chief commander of Law Enforcement has said all the enemies' plots against the country's security have been neutralized and the country is enjoying a high level of security now.

Iran Army cmdr.:

Withdrawal of foreign forces essential for regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Iran Army Chief Commander Major General Mousavi points to the need for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the West Asian region.

Iraq's national security advisor due in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim Muhammad Jalal Al-Araji is scheduled to visit Tehran to hold talks with senior Iranian officials on issues of mutual interest.

IRGC Navy unveils new missile city (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The naval force of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps has unveiled a new missile city.

UAE starts joint military drill with six countries

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – A military drill hosted by at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has kicked off.

Tehran ready to assist Baghdad in security affairs: Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran wants full security in Iraq, it will never support those who seek to undermine Iraqi security, and in this regard, the country is even ready to help Iraq in the field of security, the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad said.

Iran to talk about PG security only with regional states

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian deputy foreign minister said that the Islamic Republic of Iran will talk about the security of the Persian Gulf region only with the countries of the region.

IRGC's mission is production of power: statement

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said its forces will not allow anyone to violate the independence, security and territorial integrity of the country.

Iran warns against militarizing Indian Ocean: Gen. Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has warned against the colonial powers’ plots to militarize the Indian Ocean region, conveying Iran’s concerns in that regard to the IOR meeting.

FM Zarif:

Coop. between regional states, only way to establish security

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministr Mohammad Javad Zarif said that extensive cooperation between regional countries is the only way to establish peace and security.

Some regional countries lost four years depending on Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that a number of Persian Gulf countries lost four years of cooperating with Iran by depending on the former US President Donald Trump.

Iran won't shy from crushing aggressors: Zarif warns Trump

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned the hawkish US president over the flying of B-52 bombers over the Persian Gulf, saying that the Islamic Republish will not hesitate to crush aggressors.

Official urges setting up Iran-Kazakhstan joint Security WG

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Interior Ministry for Security and Disciplinary Affairs called for establishing a joint security working group between Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Kazakhstan.

Tehran asks Riyadh to behave constructively with neighbors

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran called on Saudi Arabia for constructive behavior and friendship with its neighbors.

Iran to respond any of enemy's actions with reciprocal blow

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Commander Major general Hossein Salami warned that Iran will respond to any of the enemy's actions with a reciprocal blow.

Leader’s advisor:

Iran in full military readiness but will never initiate war

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – A military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the country’s armed forces enjoy 'operational readiness' but will not start a war.

'Plots underway to fabricate pretext for war'

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned the US that Iran is fully prepared to defend its people and security.

Haj Qasem Soleimani and the regional security theory

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Following is an op-ed published in the official website of Islamic Revolution Leader about Lt. Gen. Soleimani's role in safeguarding regional security and foiling plots of the Western countries.