Latest Security News in Iran – Defence and military news, including stories from neighbouring states and the troubled region which might be important for Iran. This section contains news on the Armed Forces, the IRGC, intelligence services, and border guards.
Iran’s deputy interior minister for security affairs has called on Pakistan to secure the release of three remaining Iranian border guards who had been abducted by terrorists at a military post near the border a couple of months ago.
Iran’s defence minister has dismissed as “undocumented” a video released by the US military which allegedly shows an Iranian boat removing what the US calls “a mine” from the two oil tankers recently hit by explosions in the Sea of Oman.
Senior Iranian and Afghan national security officials discussed ways to ensure sustainable security in Afghanistan at a meeting in Russia, with both urging coordinated efforts to tackle terrorism.
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed the idea of negotiations with the US as a ploy to sap Iran’s military strength and pave the way for an ultimate surrender.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has called for a collective regional approach to hold talks with the Taliban in coordination with the Kabul government.
Iran’s First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri has described the Islamic Republic as the country that has preserved the security of the region, saying that the recent oil tanker attacks were carried out when Iran was not present in the Persian Gulf.
Iran's top general has dismissed allegations that Tehran was behind attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman, saying the country would have bravely claimed responsibility if it had carried out the attacks.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has highlighted the “interwoven” nature of security in the region, saying that bilateral and multilateral consultations and further cooperation are the only ways to settle disputes and resolve regional problems.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is seeking to help restore peace, security and stability to Afghanistan, and thus will continue its relentless efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the neighbouring country.
Video footage released by the US military to blame Iran for the recent attacks on two oil tankers in the Sea of Oman has been disputed even by Washington's allies and Western analysts.
A Japanese ship operator has dismissed the US CENTCOM's claim that the oil tanker operated by Japan, which caught fire in the Sea of Oman on Thursday morning, was damaged by a limpet mine linked to Iranian elements.
An informed source has confirmed the Lebanese-American national Nizar Zakka, who has been jailed in Iran since 2015, will be released and handed over to the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah in coming hours.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Seyyed Abbas Mousavi says that Tehran has not put in a request to purchase S-400 air defense system. He also noted that Iranian experts have designed a system which is as effective as the S-400 anti-missile system.
Iran has warned that if Europe fails to pay its share of fight against drug trafficking, it should get ready to collect illegal drugs gram by gram among its youths.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has categorically rejected a claim by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo about Iran's missile program, saying Tehran does not seek to develop nuclear weapons.
A senior Iranian commander has dismissed the United States’ aggressive posturing against Iran, reasoning that any potential confrontation in the Persian Gulf would instantly increase oil prices to over 100 dollars per barrel, something that Washington and its allies would not be able to endure.
Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has, in separate decrees, appointed the commander of the newly established Air Defense Force of the Iranian Army, and the new commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.
Recent stances held by Russia have made observers in Iran worried that Moscow may take a neutral stance in case a military confrontation breaks out between Tehran and Washington amid heightened tensions in the region.
A senior IRGC commander says the US battleships use Persian language for their communications with Iranian guards in the Persian Gulf and this is a proof of Iran’s authority in the region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has rejected the allegations raised by the US to justify its decision to step up the American military buildup in the Middle East, saying such claims are highly dangerous for the international peace and security.
A senior IRGC commander says the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have complete control over the Persian Gulf waters north of the Strait of Hormuz.
