Terrorist Groups

IRGC launches large-scale operation against terrorists on NW

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The Ground Force of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) destroyed bases of counter-revolutionary terror groups during a series of large-scale multi-pronged military operations along the country’s northwestern borders.

10 ISIL terrorists forces killed in N Iraq

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – A spokesman of the Iraq Defense Ministry said that 10 ISIL terrorist forces were killed during a counter-terrorism operation against the remnants of ISIL takfiri elements in north of Iraq.

US needs terrorists in region: Bashar al-Assad

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said that the United States is in desperate need of terrorists in the region including ISIL terrorist group and seeks to support terrorists using Caesar sanctions law against Syria.

Iraq arrests ISIL terrorist band in Nineveh

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – The Iraqi Intelligence Service has arrested a terrorist gang affiliated with the ISIL takfiri terrorist group.

“Sharmahd” arrest showcases power of Iran’s security system

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A member of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that arrest of ringleader of the terrorist group “Jamshid Sharmahd” in Iran displayed the authority of country' security system to enemy.

Iraq's PMU, army launch anti-ISIL operation in Al Anbar Prov.

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Hashd al-Sha’abi and Iraqi Army conducted a joint operation against the remnants of ISIL takfiri elements in desert areas of Al Anbar Province.

Intelligence min. dismisses speculations on Sharmahd's arrest

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has categorically dismissed any speculation on the arrest of the ringleader of a US-based terrorist group “Jamshid Sharmahd”.

Zarif urges US, Europe to cease harboring terrorists

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif lambasted the US and Europe for supporting terrorists, who promote hatred from their safe havens in the West.

Intelligence Min.:

Enemies cannot believe Sharmahd arrested inside Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Intelligence Minister said that some enemies do not believe that Jamshid Sharmahd, the ringleader of a terror group supported by the US, has been arrested inside Iran.

Iraqi official urges removal of ISIL in Iraq-Syria border

TEHRAN, Jul.29 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iraqi Armed Forces stressed the importance and necessity of protecting the border between Syria and Iraq reporting that more troops and military equipment have been sent for protection of this area.

Iraqi army, PMU mount new anti-ISIL operation in E Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Iraqi Army and PMU, better known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, announced on Tuesday that they have launched an anti-ISIL operation in Diyala province.

IRGC smashes MKO terrorist cell in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – IRGC forces identified and dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the terrorist Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO) on Thursday in Shiraz, Fars province.

Iran condemns assassination of Iraqi analyst

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iranian embassy in Baghdad condemned the assassination of Hisham al-Hashemi, a well-known Iraqi expert and analyst on strategic and security issues in Iraq.

Iraq launches operations against ISIL in Diyala

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced the launch of new security operations against the remnants of ISIL forces in Diyala Governorate.

Syrian Army repels ISIL attack in Deir ez-Zor prov.

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The Syrian Army has reportedly launched a series of operations in the eastern desert of Deir ez-Zor to eliminate the rest of ISIL terrorists from the region.

US CENTCOM terrorists’ cmdr. repeats baseless accusations on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Commander of the United States Central Command [CENTCOM] in West Asia on Tue. repeated baseless and unfounded accusations against Islamic Republic of Iran and called Iran as a great threat.

Iran strongly condemns terrorist attack on Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman strongly denounced the terrorist attack of Takfiri groups to Wazir Akbar Khan Mosque in Kabul, Afghanistan.

Iran to respond to any enemy's threat at same level: Brig. Gen. Pakpour

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour on Tue. said that Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to any threat at the same level.

Iraq captures 12 terrorist suspects in suburb of Samarra

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iraqi Army and Federal Police forces managed to arrest 12 terrorist suspects during an operation against ISIL on the outskirts of Samarra.

IRGC smashes terrorist team in Western Iran

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force in an operation destroyed a foreign-backed anti-revolutionary terrorist team in the western province of Kordestan.

Iran holds joint military exercise on map to counter terrorism: cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army University of Command and Staff Brigadier General Hossein Valivand Zamani on Sun. revealed the successful organizing of a joint military exercise on the map to counter terrorist and Takfiri groups as well as airborne operations.

MKO terrorists provoke Iraqi youth to kill resistance forces: report

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Following protests of some Iraqi people against their poor economic conditions, a spokesperson with the Mujaheddin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terrorists has encouraged the Iraqi youth to carry out terrorist attack against forces of Resistance groups.

Terrorist group dismantled in Zahedan

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A team of terrorists was dismantled in Zahedan, southeastern Sistan and Baluchestan province on Sunday morning.

75 Takfiri terrorist killed in Syrian army operation: report

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – The Syrian army killed 75 militants of Takfiri terrorist groups over the past 24 hours during its military operation.

IRGC cmdr.:

Regional country provides 3 planes of weaponry to terrorist in SE Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Brigadier-General and Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Ground Forces Mohammad Pakpour announced on Tuesday that one of the countries in the region has sent at least three airplanes of weapons and war equipment to the terrorists, sowing insecurity in south-eastern parts of Iran.

Tehran backs Syria’s fight against terrorists: Parl. Speaker

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – In a meeting with Syrian President Bashar Assad, Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that Tehran supports Syria’s fight against terrorists.

Iran not to alter stance towards Syria: envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to Damascus, Javad Torkabadi said on Tuesday that his country will firmly continue its stance towards Syria's fight against terrorist groups.

Denmark arrest three members of Al-Ahvaziya terror group for espionage

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Denmark’s intelligence agency said on Monday it had arrested three leading members of the Al-Ahvaziya terror group on suspicion of spying on behalf of a Saudi Arabian intelligence service.

Rouhani signs off on amended law of countermeasure against US blacklisting of IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Mon. signed off on an amended law recently approved by the Parliament to counteract the announcement of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a ‘terrorist organization’ by the United States.