Security

Iranian Prosecutor General Mohammad Jafar Montazeri says ongoing protests over a spike in subsidized gasoline prices has been orchestrated from outside the country, warning that any disorderly conduct would face legal action.

A top Iranian military commander says the country’s defence capabilities, including its missile power, are not negotiable, and the country will continue to develop its defence capabilities.

The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the US new sanctions, targeting senior military figures, are toothless and will have no effect.

Secretary-General of Iran's Drug Control Headquarters Brigadier General Eskandar Momeni says Iran's global opium seizure has risen from 76% to 90%.

The head of the Iranian Anti Narcotic Police says the European countries should keep in mind that if drugs are not dealt with at the production and entry point, they should find them gram by gram from pockets of European youths.

The arms embargo against the Islamic Republic will be lifted next year if the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers survives, says Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, describing it as a great achievement.

Secretary General of Drug Control Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran says Iran and China must expand cooperation in the fight against narcotics.

The Air Defence of the Iranian Army has shot down an unknown object, apparently a drone, which was flying over the Iranian port city of Mahshahr, home to major petrochemical facilities.

Iran’s ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Kazem Gharib-Abadi, says the UN inspector blocked from a nuclear site last week tested positive for suspected traces of explosive nitrates.

Heads of tribes in Karbala have apologized to the Iranian nation and government over a recent attack against the Islamic Republic’s consulate in the holy Iraqi city.

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says any form of cooperation with the British Council — which has a record of helping London recruit spies — is forbidden and will lead to prosecution.

The spokesman for Iran's Armed Forces says in case of any aggression against the Islamic Republic, Iranian forces will target the interests of the United States and its allies at any place and on any territory.

Commander of Iranian Army Navy says the country launched an underwater missile for the first time last year and today it is mass-producing the technology.

Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the country has stockpiled enough missiles to deter any aggression.

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says US President Donald Trump’s recent threat of a military attack against Tehran is only a bluff to cover Washington’s mortification for its failures. 

The Iranian police intend to set up a branch to monitor and deal with environmental crimes in the cyber-space including animal abuse in order to increase its cooperation with the country’s Department of Environment.

Iran will display its marine industry accomplishments at an exhibition in the Netherlands.

Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the arrest of Rouhollah Zam, the head of major anti-Iran website Amad News, has surprised foreign intelligence services.

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has expressed his immense gratitude for the Iraqi people’s hospitality during this year’s Arbaeen season and for hosting the Iranian pilgrims, giving an assurance that Iran will stand by the Iraqi nation.

Iran has unveiled a domestically-developed ultrasonic training aircraft in a ceremony attended by Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

The Kurdistan Regional Government has rejected the reports that the “Paris-backed” head of anti-Iran propaganda website Rouhollah Zam was arrested near the Iraqi Kurdistan's border with Iran.

Iran says Israel, the US, and Saudi Arabia might be behind the recent “cowardly” attack on its oil tanker in the Red Sea, to which Iran will definitely give a crushing response.

The Chief of Staff of the Iranian President says the arrest of Ruhollah Zam, the head of the notorious anti-Iran website Amad-News, who was protected by Western intelligence services, is a sign of the IRGC’s intelligence authority.

The Austrian officials also noted that drug addiction would be brought under control when the governments succeed in helping a person undergoing treatment to return to and enjoy a normal life.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the recent attack on the Iranian tanker SABITI has been carried out by one or more governments based on the information received.