Ali Shamkhani

Iran to Further Cut Its Nuclear Commitments, Official Warns EU

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani warned the European parties to the 2015 nuclear deal that their continued failure to implement the JCPOA would leave Tehran with no choice but to further scale back its commitments to the accord.

Iran Urges Collective Cooperation to Tackle Regional Security Challenges

A senior Iranian official says terrorism, extremism and the presence of foreign forces are the major threats to the region.

Leader Urges Islamic Mercy for People Involved in Iran Unrest

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Supreme National Security Council to show “Islamic mercy” to the people involved in the recent unrest in the country.

Mideast Security Can Only Be Ensured by Regional Coalitions: Iran

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani says security of the Middle East can be only guaranteed through the establishment of regional collations free from any form of foreign interference.

Iran Foils Enemy’s Plot to Launch Major Attack on Its Oil Pipelines

Iran says it has managed to foil the enemies' plot to blow up the country’s oil pipelines in Asalouyeh, apparently hatched in retaliation for Yemeni forces’ September attack on Saudi Arabia’s Aramco oil facilities.

Iran Says US, Saudi, Israel behind ‘Cowardly’ Tanker Attack

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.

Mideast States Believe Region Safer Place without US: Iran

The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says many Western Asian countries believe the Middle East without the United States is a safer place.

Iran Vows to Retaliate Evil Acts in International Waters

Iran’s top security official has slammed as “piracy” the recent attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea, saying evil acts in international waters will not go unanswered.

Iran after De-Escalation, but Will Strongly Respond to Aggression

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the country’s strategic policy is to reduce tensions in the Middle East but the Islamic Republic will make a crushing response to any aggression.

Iran Says Not to Return to Nuclear Talks with Trump’s Pressures

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani highlighted the futility of the Trump administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Tehran and said the pressures cannot force the Islamic Republic to return to nuclear negotiating table.

Iran Says US Maximum Pressure Strategy Doomed to Fail

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the US’s maximum pressure strategy against Iran will have no result for the Trump administration and his hawkish advisors.

Persian Gulf States Can Ensure Its Security, Iran Tells Oman

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani has denounced the interference of foreign forces in the region, stressing that regional countries alone can contribute to the security of Persian Gulf.

Iran Says Holding Negotiation with Promise Breakers ‘Absurd’

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani rejected the notion of any possible negotiation between the country and the US administration and said any talks with someone who always reneges on his promises would be absurd and a sign of frustration.

Iran Rebuts Bolton’s Claims, Says All Countries Can Enrich Uranium

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Shamkhani, says enrichment of uranium for peaceful purposes is the right of all parties to the NPT, and this right cannot be denied of or given to any country.

‘Macron Trying to Secure Ceasefire in US’ Economic War on Iran’

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking for joint initiatives to secure a ceasefire in Washington's economic war against the Islamic Republic, his top diplomatic advisor said in Tehran.

No Regional Security Unless Iran’s Interests Met: Putin’s Envoy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy for Syria says there will be no sustainable regional security unless Iran’s interests are met.

Iran Offers Help to Afghanistan after Kabul Terror Attack

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has condemned a deadly terrorist bomb attack that hit Kabul on Monday, voicing the Islamic Republic’s readiness to help Afghanistan restore security and stability.

Why Iran Leader Replied to Obama’s Letter, but Not to Trump’s

Different reactions of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to calls for talks by two US presidents reveal the great importance that the Islamic Republic attaches to mutual respect and independence, writes Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran.

War Will Not Break Out Between US, Iran: Top Security Official

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council says there will not be any military confrontation between Iran and the United States.

Iran Urges Regional Coordination for Talks with Taliban

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.

Official: Iran Detects Cyber Network, Inflicts Humiliating Defeat on US

The US has admitted to a scandalous defeat in the cyber space after Iran detected a complicated cyber network, Secretary of the country’s Supreme National Security Ali Shamkhani said.

Talks with ‘Sinister Lunatic’ Amounts to Relentless War: Iran

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council says holding talks with a “sinister lunatic” amounts to a “relentless war.”

Iran: Some Regional States Developing Suspicious Nuclear Projects

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani warned of “suspicious nuclear projects” developed by some countries in the Middle East region.

Iran Says US’ Regional Allies Must Expect Popular Uprisings

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani highlighted the failures of the US government and its allies in the Middle East and said Washington’s regional allies should expect uprisings of their citizens.

Iran Says US Coalition-Building Efforts Doomed to Failure

The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says the US efforts to build coalitions against Tehran are doomed, as most governments in the region oppose anti-Iran plots and many of them are working to strengthen bonds of friendship with Tehran.

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