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Iran intelligence minister: Biden regional visit aimed at propping up Israel

Iran’s intelligence minister says the upcoming visit by US President Joe Biden to the region is an “attempt for official return of the US to the region with a focus on Israel.”

IRGC dismantles terrorist ring near western Iran border

The ground forces of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have dismantled a terrorist ring in West Azarbaijan province.

Iranian Navy starts drill in Caspian Sea

The Iranian Navy has started a drill in the Caspian Sea which its commander says sends a message of peace and friendship.

Leader’s advisor: Iran not to let NATO operate near its borders

An advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is “sensitive” to the security of its frontiers and will not allow the US-led NATO military alliance to operate near them.

Shamkhani: Maintaining security top priority for region

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has said what the region needs most urgently now is collective cooperation to maintain security.

Iran, Iraq boosting security for Arbaeen

The Islamic Republic of Iran and neighboring Iraq are boosting cooperation to step up security during the annual Arabaeen ceremony which marks fortieth day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the third Shia imam.

Iran: Kabul backs implementation of 1973 treaty on Helmand water share

The Iranian president’s special envoy for Afghanistan says the current government in Kabul supports the implementation of a 1973 treaty on their share of the water from Helmand River, which pours into Iran’s eastern Hamoun Lake.

Shamkhani: Stable regional security tied to stability in Caucasia

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, who is on a one-day visit to Armenia, says regional states have to implement their capacities to restore lasting peace to the Caucasian region.

‘Iran Army’s Ground Force equipped with precision-guided, smart weapons’

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force says the military division under his watch is armed with precision-guided and smart weapons, describing the Force’s defense and military achievements as a “thorn in the side of the sworn enemies” of the country.

IRNA: UK’s top diplomat in Iran caught on camera spying

IRNA reported Britain’s deputy head of mission in Iran has been caught on camera spying in the southeast of the country.

Iran’s security chief in Armenia on Caucasian tour

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani arrived in Armenia on Thursday as part of his Caucasian tour.

Iran, Russia and China to conduct war drills in Latin America

Iran, Russia, and China are gearing up to run a series of major war drills in Latin America ‘in a show of force meant to signal how these militaries can reach the United States.’

IRGC’s intelligence arrests foreign diplomats for “espionage”

The intelligence agency of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has detained several foreign diplomats for espionage.

Iran’s security chief: Tehran attended Doha talks to reach a deal

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has told Qatar’s foreign minister that Iran took part in the Doha talks to reach a strong, lasting and reliable nuclear deal with the other parties.

Iran’s security chief due in Armenia on Thursday for high-level talks

Iran’s top security official is set to visit Armenia for talks with high-ranking officials of the neighboring country on bilateral and regional topics.

‘MKO terrorists detonated weak IEDs at IRGC base for propaganda purposes’

An Iranian lawmaker and former military official reacts to reports of “blasts” at a base belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in the southeast of Tehran, saying the incidents were caused by two weak improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and cannot thus be called “explosions.”

Tehran: Uzbekistan stability important for Iran, region

The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman says Iran is closely monitoring the recent events and unrest in the central Asian Republic of Uzbekistan.

Deputy FM: Zionists can’t even dream of attacking Iran

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister and top nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani says Israel would not dare attack the Islamic Republic despite its saber-rattling.

Iran interior minister: Foreigners without IDs should return home

Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi says it is illegal for foreign nationals to remain on Iranian soil, and that those foreigners who do not possess the required legal documents must return to their home countries.

Military chief: Lasting security in region fruit of efforts by Iran forces

Iran’s top military commander says the region is currently enjoying lasting security thanks to the efforts made by different units of the Islamic Republic’s Armed Forces.

Iran FM says Tehran opposes military action, understands Turkish concerns

The Iranian foreign minister says Tehran understands Turkey’s security concerns but it is strongly opposed to any military action under any pretext against sovereign nations.

Iran urges Afghanistan to punish assassins of border guard

Iran’s special representative for Afghanistan has demanded the Taliban rulers bring the killers of an Iranian border guard to justice.

Caspian Sea states ban military presence of extra-regional countries

The Caspian Sea littoral states have issued a statement in the end of their summit in Ashgabat where they reached an agreement that requires guaranteeing regional security and stability and banning foreign military presence in the region.

‘Europe indebted to Iran for fighting drug trafficking’

European countries owe Iran a lot for blocking the transit of drugs destined for Europe, the head of the Iranian anti-narcotics police says, noting the Islamic Republic confiscated over 1,200 tons of illicit narcotics last year.

Footprints of moles seen in assassinations in Iran: Lawmaker

Iran’s enemies have Iranian spies and moles who have sold themselves out and who help foes carry out assassinations inside the country, an Iranian lawmaker says.

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