War and Conflict

Shattering blow would await aggressors: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A top Iranian commander warned that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be retaliated with a harsh response that would make the enemies regret their move.

War with Iran would collapse global economy: MBS

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia's crown prince warned in an interview aired on Sunday that a military confrontation with Iran would collapse the global economy, adding that he would prefer a political and peaceful solution to a military one.

5 reasons why Saudi oil attacks won’t lead to war with Iran: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – According to the report published in the National Interest, Iran’s objective isn’t to bait the United States into a war. Rather, it is to play a careful game of chess.

IRGC vows ‘crushing’ response in case of any mistake by enemies

TEHAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – A high-ranking IRGC commander said that any aggression against Iran will receive a crushing response.

FM Zarif:

US must end economic war if wants to join 4+1 in nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says if Washington wants to join discussions regarding the future of the nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, it must first lift its economic sanctions against Iran.

US bases, vessels in region within reach of Iran’s missiles: top cmndr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh says all American military bases and vessels stationed up to 2,000 kilometers around Iran are within the range of Iranian missiles.

Germany asks Poland to forgive WWII crimes

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has asked Poles for forgiveness for German atrocities committed during World War II in a speech in Wielun, the first city bombed by the Luftwaffe.

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.

Shooting US drone removed specter of war: Gen. Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – A top commander at the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps said the elite force’s shooting of the US spy drone in June shattered the specter of war by the Americans against Iran.

Iran has different scenarios for different threats: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian Army commander said that the country has designed various scenarios to confront different threats posed against the country.

US well aware of consequences of any war against Iran: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said on Monday that US is well aware of consequences of any war against Iran and so it doesn’t seek military confrontation.

US resorting to threadbare policies to foment tensions in region: Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri slammed the United States for resorting to “threadbare policy” of fomenting tensions in the Persian Gulf in order to justify its presence in the region.

IRGC cmdr. says border security ‘redline’ of Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) commander Major General Hossein Salami said that security of borders is the redline of the country and all forces are ready to give a firm response to any aggression.

Pakistani PM warns of any possible military measure against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan warned that any mistake or military act against Iran will turn into a quagmire for those involved.

Iranian forces ready to nip any threat in bud: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said that Iranian Armed Forces are ready to nip any threat in the bud.

No power able to manage possible war in an area of 8 million km2: cmdr

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander said that a possible war in the region will expand in an area of 8 million km2 and no power has the required capacity to manage such an area.

Multilateralism key to solve crises in Persian Gulf region: envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to Ecuador Saadat Aghajani said on Friday that solving the crises gripping the Persian Gulf region entails multilateral efforts and collective wisdom.

Army cmdr. vows ‘devastating’ military offensive in case enemies attack

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the country doesn’t rely merely on defensive power as Iran’s offensive military response to any aggression will be devastating.

US seeking more military presence in Persian Gulf under old pretexts

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Washington has developed a plan to create a military coalition to safeguard strategic waters in the Persian Gulf region, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine General Joseph Dunford said.

Iran’s defensive power ready to prevent any offensive: Gen. Pakpour

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MAN) – Commander of the IRGC’s Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour says the Islamic Republic’s military doctrine is based on deterrence, but the armed forces are fully ready to back off any possible offensive by the enemies at an operational level.

US does not seek war with Iran, VP Pence claims

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – US Vice President Mike Pence says that Washington doesn't seek war with Iran, reiterating earlier US statements claiming that the country wants to hold negotiations with Tehran.

Passive Defense chief:

US asked Iran for ‘limited air strike’ to save face after drone shootdown

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The United States conveyed a message to Iran saying it wanted to conduct a limited strike against the country after its violating drone was shot down in the Persian Gulf, a senior Iranian commander said.

Enemy’s plot to make Iranians abandon resistance has backfired: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said Thu. that Iranians have managed to thwart the enemy’s complicated plots on abandoning resistance in the face of external threats.

Enemies worried about war, focused on economic scenarios: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says the US is worried about the prospect of war and is instead focused on economic conflict against the Islamic Republic.

Any aggression against Iran to be responded firmly: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said on Tuesday that “any stupid act of aggression" by the enemy will be responded firmly by the Iranian armed forces.

Iraq not to let US use its territory to attack Iran: Iraqi president

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – Baghdad will not allow Washington to use its military bases to launch an attack on Iran, the Iraqi country's president stressed, thrashing US President Donald Trump's warmongering policies towards the Islamic Republic.

General Shekarchi:

Firing a single bullet at Iran to burn up interests of US, allies

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A senior spokesman for the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned that any single act of aggression by the US and its allies against the Islamic Republic will bear heavy costs on their interests.