Terrorist Groups

IRGC cmdr.:

Iran asked Iraqi Kurdistan to extradite terrorists

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – A commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran has already asked Iraqi Kurdistan Region to dismantle terrorist groups and hand over terrorists to the Islamic Republic.

At least 40 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – At least 40 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed and several others wounded in a fresh operation in Somalia's Middle Shabelle region on Thursday, authorities said.

ISIL says its chieftain killed, appoints successor

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The leader of the terrorist ISIL group Abu al-Hassan al-Hashemi al-Quraishi was killed, the group's spokesman said on an audio

Over 100 al-Shabab terrorists killed in central Somalia

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – 100 al-Shabab terrorists were killed during planned operations by Somali National Army and its international partners, days after another 49 al-Shabab militants were killed in the southern part of the lower Shabelle region.

Turkish security forces arrest 42 PKK, YPG members

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Turkish security forces identified and arrested 42 members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and People's Defense Units (YPG) terrorist groups in Istanbul.

49 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somali Army operation

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – 49 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed in an operation launched by Somalian National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) forces, the Somali government announced on Wednesday.

US asks Iran to stop attacks on separatist terrorist groups

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The US Department of state spokesman condemned Iran's airstrikes against separatist terrorist groups based in the Iraqi Kurdistan region and called on Tehran to stop such attacks.

Al Nusra terrorists carry out artillery attacks on NW Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Russia's Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria said that Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group carried out artillery attacks on the de-escalation zone in northern Syria.

IRGC strengthening forces in NW Iran to confront terrorists

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement announced that it is bolstering its forces in Iran’s northwestern region to deal with movements of separatist terrorist groups in the region.

11 killed in gunmen attack on NE Nigeria

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Gunmen attacked an army base and a town in northeast Nigeria killing nine soldiers, two policemen and civilians, security sources and residents said Sunday.

Missiles, drones hit terror groups positions in Iraq (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Several positions of anti-Iran separatist and terrorist groups in northern Iraq have come under fresh combined attacks using missiles and kamikaze drones.

Al Nusra terrorists carry out attack on NW Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Russia's Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Sides in Syria Major General Oleg Yegorov said that Jabhat al-Nusra terrorist group carried out five attacks in the northwest of Syria.

ISIL attack leaves 8 Egyptian military forces killed

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Eight people were killed during a terrorist attack carried out by ISIL elements in Egypt's El Qantara city.

Cavusoglu:

Turkey to continue operations in Syria, Iraq

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mevlut Cavusoglu, said his country’s troops continue to launch operations in Syria and Iraq.

4 Iraqi military forces killed in ISIL attack on Kirkuk

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iraqi sources reported that four military forces were killed in an ISIL attack on a unit of the Iraqi army in Kirkuk.

To prevent further violence;

Iran calls on intl. community to condemn terrorist incidents

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – In reaction to the recent terrorist attacks in the country, the Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement called on the international community and forums to condemn terrorist incidents in Iran to prevent further violence.

5 ISIL terrorists killed in Taliban operation in Herat

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The Taliban announced that in an operation in the 12th district of Herat, 5 ISIL terrorists were killed and a hideout of this terrorist group was dismantled.

Syria army shoots down terrorist suicide drone near Idlib

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – News sources reported late Monday that the Syrian army shot down a terrorist suicide drone on the outskirts of Idlib, in northwestern Syria.

Hussein stresses Iraqi soil not be used to threaten neighbors

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq discussed on the phone this morning's IRGC airstrikes on the positions of terrorist groups based in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

IRGC pounds terrorists' positions in Iraqi Kurdistan (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missile and drone attacks on the positions of terrorist groups in the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iraqi F-16 fighterjets pound ISIL positions in Saladin

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iraqi forces on Friday targeted ISIL positions in Saladin province with F-16 fighterjets and pounded the terrorists' positions.

24 ISIL terrorists killed in Syrian security forces operation

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Syria’s security units have killed 24 militants of the ISIL terrorist group in a special operation near the city of Daraa.

97 Al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somalia

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Somalia's Ministry of Information announced on Friday morning that 97 al-Shabaab terrorists were killed during two large-scale operations of the country's army and security forces.

Iraqi fighters pound 3 ISIL hideouts in Saladin

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The fighter jets of the Iraqi Air Force destroyed three hideouts belonging to ISIL terrorist group in Saladin province in northern Iraq.

Iraqi security forces pound ISIL tunnels in NW country

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iraqi security forces have started an anti-terrorist operation in the northwest of the country during which they managed to dismantle 4 ISIL hideouts in Nineveh province.

Al-Shabaab terrorists attack Somali military base

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Al-Shabaab terrorists attacked a Somali military base in the central Galgaduud region on Monday days after the area was captured by government forces.

Intel. ministry:

26 Takfiri terrorists linked to Shah Cheragh attack arrested

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The Ministry of Intelligence announced new details about the terrorist attack in Shiraz, saying that it has arrested 26 Takfiri terrorists behind the terror attack on Shah Cheragh holy shrine.

Syria air force destroys terrorists positions, kills 93

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Syria’s missile and air forces delivered a strike at Jabhat al-Nusra facilities retaliating a drone attack.

Terror victims intl. org. condemns attack on Iran police

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Issuing a statement, the International Organization Defending Victims of Terrorism condemned the terrorist attack on the Iranian police forces during the recent riots.

Terrorists attempt to attack Hmeimim base in Syria failed

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Media sources reported the unsuccessful attempt of Jabhat al-Nusra terrorists to attack the Russian base of Hmeimim with drones.