US-Led Coalition

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran's defense min.:

US maritime coalition to compromise Middle East security

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister criticized the United States’ plan to create a military coalition under the pretext of safeguarding strategic waters in the Persian Gulf region, saying such a move would only contribute to undermining the region’s security.

If there remains little rationale in enemies, they won’t attack Iran: Larijani

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned of devastating consequences of any possible war against Iran.

Iran not embracing presence of foreign military in ME: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the country doesn't welcome the presence of foreign military forces in the Persian Gulf.

Germany says not taking part in US naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Chancellor Angela Merkel and the whole German government do not see Germany taking part in a US-led naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz at the moment, German government spokeswoman said on Monday.

Australian politician warns of joining US coalition in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has opened the door to joining a United States convoy to protect oil tankers from Iran, as former foreign minister Bob Carr warns against supporting any US-led mission.

Germany's Scholz 'very skeptical' about US mission for Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he was very skeptical about a request by the United States to join a military mission for the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan not considering sending SDF for US-proposed maritime coalition: Japanese official

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Japan's top government spokesman said on Tuesday that there was no change in the country's stance that it was not considering sending its Self-Defense Forces for a US-proposed maritime coalition in the Middle East.

Tens of civilians martyred in new massacre by US-led coalition in Syria 

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The US-led 'International Coalition' continued to shell residential areas as at least 20 civilians were martyred, including children, in al-Baghouz village in the far southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor.

Syria condemns US-led coalition repeated crimes against civilians in Deir Ezzor

DAMASCUS , Jan. 20 (MNA) – Syria has condemned, in strongest terms, the continued attacks of the US-led coalition on Syrian civilians and the great damage caused by such attacks to infrastructure, economic, service, oil and gas facilities and to public and private properties in Syria.

20 civilians, kids included, martyred in US-led coalition airstrikes

DEIR EZZOR, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Twenty civilians, including women and children, have been killed in new airstrikes carried out by the US-led international coalition in al-Baghouz Foqani village, in Deir Ezzor south-eastern countryside.

US-led coalition strikes on al-Kishkiah, Deir Ezzor kills 10 civilians

DEIR EZZOR, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Ten civilians, among them children were killed after the US-led coalition shelled al-Kishkiah town in Deir Ezzor , less than 24 hours after its massacre against civilians al-Sha’afa village.

Illegitimate US coalition acknowledges killing 1140 civilians in Syria, Iraq

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The illegitimate coalition led by US acknowledged killing 1140 civilians in raids launched on Syria and Iraq since 2014.

17 civilians killed in US-led intl. coalition’s airstrikes in Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Dec. 17 (MNA) – 17 civilians were martyred in a new massacre committed by the US-led international coalition on Hajin town in Deir Ezzor countryside under the pretext of fighting ISIL terrorist organization.

Russian MoD:

US occupies areas around al-Tanf in Syria, protects thousands of terrorists there

MOSCOW, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry said that the USA occupies an area of 55 square kilometers around al-Tanf in Homs and protects thousands of terrorists there.

New US-led coalition strikes leave 8 civilians dead in Hajin, Deir Ezzor

DEIR EZZOR, Dec. 08 (MNA) –The warplanes of the US-led “international coalition” have bombarded Hajin City, about 110 km southeastern countryside of Deir Ezzor, claiming the lives of eight civilians and causing big damage to houses

Zakharova:

Washington’s suspicious behavior in Syria worries Moscow

MOSCOW, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The suspicious behaviors of the US-led international coalition in Syria is becoming increasingly worrying to Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.

Zakharova:

Terrorists’ schemes to undermine coop. in Astana format futile

MOSCOW, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Plans of terrorists in Syria to undermine cooperation in the Astana format and derail agreement on Idleb are futile and doomed to failure, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on Friday.