US-Led Coalition

Xi warns US of forming alliance with Europe against Beijing

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday warned his US counterpart about trying to form an alliance with Europe against Beijing.
2021-01-26 00:26
Eight people killed, wounded in Afghanistan’s Faryab province

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Police Command in Faryab province in Afghanistan announced that eight people were killed and injured in the attack of Taliban on the center of Dawlat Abad city.
2021-01-11 23:23
US warplanes harass Iranian airliner, put lives in danger

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Two US warplanes have conducted dangerous and aggressive maneuvering closed to an Iranian airliner, putting lives of tens of civilian passengers on board in danger.
2020-07-24 09:43
Regional countries' coop. to ensure regional security: MP

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Chairman of Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee said that the security of West Asia will be ensured with the roleplaying, interaction, and participation of the regional countries.
2020-07-20 13:46
US, foreign powers' presence in Persian Gulf cannot undermine Iran's security

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) –The commander of Iranian Army’s Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that the presence of the naval forces of the US and other foreign powers cannot harm Iran's maritime security, urging them to leave the region.
2019-12-01 22:49
Iran Navy Commander:

Dena destroyer to join Iranian naval forces in February, Navy commander says

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The commander of Iranian Army’s Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that the presence of the Iranian naval forces in international waters will strengthen by joining of a new generation of domestically-made military equipment.
2019-11-29 18:08
By: Mohammad Ghaderi

Why countries are reluctant to join US-led maritime coalition

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The US-led naval coalition to protect shipping in the Persian Gulf formally was launched in Bahrain on Thursday. But the notable point is that countries have not welcomed this plan. Only a few countries with ineffective naval power have joined the coalition.
2019-11-16 20:00
US-led coalitions sowing insecurity across globe: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Spokesperson of the Iranian Foreign Ministry Seyyed Abbas Mousavi said on Saturday that instead of peace and security, the established coalitions by the US have brought insecurity and instability to various parts of the world.
2019-11-09 16:45
Providing Persian Gulf with security possible with inter-regional talks: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the issue of security in the Persian Gulf needs to be tackled through negotiations between regional countries.
2019-10-09 09:20
Australia offers Trump only limited commitment on Iran: Australian PM

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after talks with US President Donald Trump that his country is not getting involved with the US in its pursuit of aims in relation to Iran, beyond a commitment to freedom of navigation in the region.
2019-09-22 15:09
Iran won't let Persian Gulf become playground for adventurism: Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf is a new way to plunder regional countries.
2019-09-22 11:09
Any anti-Iranian move to throw region into turmoil: Maj. Gen. Safavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi warned Iran’s regional and trans-regional enemies on Friday that any aggression against Iran or any anti-Iranian move would throw the whole region into turmoil.
2019-09-20 14:30
Iran ready to firmly defend its interests in Persian Gulf: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri expressed Iran’s readiness to firmly defend its interests and security in the Persian Gulf region.
2019-09-12 15:24
Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.
2019-09-03 15:06
By: Farid Haeri

Solution to providing sustainable security in Persian Gulf: transition from coalition logic

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The security of the Persian Gulf region is provided in sustainable form only when solutions to the logic of play with zero algebraic output are put aside.
2019-08-31 13:57
Top cmdr. recommends W Asian states not to join coalition of Islam’s enemies

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard recommended policymakers of West Asian countries not to join the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf.
2019-08-30 15:30
Indonesian Ambassador:

Indonesia interested in exchanging information, defense equipment with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Indonesian Ambassador Octavino Alimudin in an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency said Indonesia is interested in exchanging information and defense equipment with Iran to fight terrorism.
2019-08-24 17:46
Maj. Gen. Salami:

No force other than regional countries can provide region with security

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – IRGC’s first-in-command said on Thursday that regional security can only be achieved by cooperation and involvement of regional states, not the intervention of foreigners.
2019-08-22 19:03
Poland skeptical about joining US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Poland has not made an official decision on joining the US-led mission in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Reuters.
2019-08-16 19:59
Persian Gulf security in need of no foreign forces: Pres. Rouhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The aim of US measures in the region is nothing but to plunder the assets of Muslim countries, said President Rouhani, stressing that the Persian Gulf littoral states are capable of preserving the security of their own region.
2019-08-14 13:20
US coalition in Persian Gulf won’t get anywhere: Nuclear cmte. chair

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Chairman of Parliament’s nuclear committee said Wed. that the US coalition in the Persian Gulf merely serves as propaganda, adding that past experiences have shown that such measures will get them nowhere.
2019-08-14 09:27
Iraq warns against Israeli regime’s presence in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iraq's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim said that Iraq opposes the involvement of the Zionist in the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf.
2019-08-12 20:10
US after increasing oil price to $200: lawmaker

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker believes that the United States is trying to sow insecurity in the Persian Gulf region to increase oil price to around $200.
2019-08-12 19:52
Zarif says foreign military coalition in PG to create insecurity

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that foreign military coalition in the Persian Gulf region will sow insecurity.
2019-08-12 14:33
Israeli regime seeking to ignite conflict between PG states: scholar

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian scholar believes that the Israeli regime’s participation in the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf is aimed at igniting a conflict or even a war between regional states.
2019-08-10 17:07
Israelis playing with fire if join US coalition in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The Zionist regime’s recent interest in joining the United States self-proclaimed maritime coalition is expected to stir up tensions in the Persian Gulf region.
2019-08-10 11:04
Iran won't hesitate to safeguard its security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that presence of trans-regional countries in the Persian Gulf is a source of insecurity and that Iran will not hesitate to safeguard its security.
2019-08-10 08:57
Amir-Abdollahian warns Israeli regime:

Set foot in PG and face its smoke in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned the Israeli regime that there will be grave consequences if they set foot in the Persian Gulf.
2019-08-09 17:26
Iran warns Israeli regime over illegal presence in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the Zionist regime’s announcement that it would join the US’ so-called maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf, warning that Washington and Tel Aviv will be responsible for the consequences of such decision.
2019-08-09 14:15
Security commission spox:

US-led Persian Gulf coalition doomed to failure

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker lambasted the US’ decision to establish a maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf region, which Washington purports would seek to beef up maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying its efforts will definitely be to no avail.
2019-08-09 12:38