Regional Security

Araghchi warns war with Iran would spread

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Islamic Republic of Iran is not concerned about war as it is fully prepared for it, adding that the conflict would likely spiral beyond Iran.

Top Iranian security official meets President Putin in Moscow

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin on Friday.

Araghchi, Saudi FM discuss ties, increased regional tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Wednesday discussed bilateral relations and the escalated regional tensions as a result of the US and Israeli actions.

Pezeshkian:

Muslims unity effective way to tackle tensions, instability

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone conversation Tuesday to discuss the escalated tension in the region as a result of the US actions.

Hungary warns of escalation amid deployment to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó warned that deploying British and French troops to Ukraine poses a risk of escalating the conflict across Europe.

Key rioters behind last night's unrest detained: Police chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The commander-in-chief of the Iranian police Brigadier General Ahmad Radan said Sunday that the key elements behind the Saturday night's riots were detained by Iran security forces.

Continuation of security threats "unacceptable": IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization has stated in a statement that the continuation of foreign-backed riots and security threats are "unacceptable."

Enemy failed militarily, has resorted to soft war now: Taeb

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the IRGC Hossein Taeb has said that after the United States and Israeli regime's failure on the battlefield militarily, they have now resorted to a soft war and a security problem.

Iran’s Expediency Council member:

Any hostile move to destroy regional stability: Rezaei

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – A member of the Expediency Council (EC) and former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei says that any hostile move will destroy the Zionist regime, the US bases, and stability of the region.

Gen. Shekarchi says;

Iran's missile power still unused, ready to confront enemy

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Armed Forces spokesman says that the country's naval, ground, and missile capabilities are fully prepared to confront any potential scenario, stressing that Tehran has not used its true missile power yet.

Iran's top security official:

Tehran, Islamabad play key role in confronting common threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says that Iran and Pakistan play a pivotal role in tackling shared threats, such as terrorism.

Russia, Iran FMs hold phone call

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov, according to the Russian foreign ministry on Thursday.

Iran rejects baseless accusations leveled by Canada

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Zahra Ershadi, Director General for Americas at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has strongly rejected allegations made by the Head of Canadian Security Intelligence Service against Tehran.

Gharibabadi:

Tehran, Riyadh ties come with positive regional, intl. impact

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, says that good relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia will have positive regional and international consequences.

Omani FM calls on Arab states to change policy towards Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – The foreign minister of the Sultanate of Oman says “Over the years, the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council has contributed to Iran’s isolation, but this trend must change.”

Pakistan's interior minister to meet with Ali Larijani

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will meet and hold talks with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in Tehran on Tuesday.

Baghdad pledges to implement security pact with Tehran

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor reaffirmed his country’s commitment to fully implementing the terms of the security agreement with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iraq’s top security official arrives in Iran for talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassem al-Araji arrived in Iranian capital of Tehran on Monday at the head of a high-ranking political and security delegation.

Top Iranian security official to visit Lebanon Saturday

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani will travel to Lebanon on Saturday to participate in the ceremony marking the first anniversary of the martyrdom of Hezbollah leaders.

Iran's security chief meets Saudi crown prince in Riyadh

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, has held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday.

Iraq, Russia discuss security, regional issues

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji on Tuesday received Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu and his accompanying delegation in Baghdad, in the presence of Russia’s ambassador to Iraq.

Larijani, Ammar Hakim discuss latest developments in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement (NWM) Seyed Ammar al-Hakim met and held talks with Chairman of Expediency Council (EC) Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani in Tehran on Sunday to discuss latest regional developments.

Iran, Armenia stress maintaining regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and the Republic of Armenia emphasized the need for maintaining peace and security in the region.

Velayati describes Caucasus as Iran’s security buffer

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, emphasized that the Caucasus has historically functioned as a strategic security buffer for Iran.

Armenia has assured its soil not to be used against Iran: FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister has said that Armenia had assured Iran that it will never allow any threat to the Islamic Republic of Iran from its soil.

Trump says US will be involved in future security of Ukraine

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has told his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that the United States will be involved in guaranteeing the security of Ukraine after a ceasefire and peace with Russia.

German Embassy in Tehran still operating

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The German Embassy in Tehran said in a statement on Monday that it is still operating.