Iran insists won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh reiterated that the Islamic Republic will not tolerate the presence of Israeli forces near its borders.

MP says Azeri president's remarks are against good neighborliness

TEHRAN — Mahmoud Abbaszadeh Meshkini, the spokesman for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament, has reacted to the recent remarks by Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

Iran rejects Azeri president’s ‘astonishing’ claims

TEHRAN – Iran has responded to latest remarks by Azeri President Ilham Aliyev who accused Iran of drug trafficking in collaboration with Armenia amid ongoing tensions between Tehran and Baku.

Armenian security chief: Aliyev's remarks do not help the negotiations

TEHRAN — In an exclusive interview with the Tasnim news agency released on Wednesday, Armenia’s secretary of National Security Council has expressed his take on the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.

Amir Abdollahian says Tehran and Baku should not give enemies opportunity to undermine ties

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov discussed the latest developments in bilateral relations in a telephone conversation on Tuesday.

Tehran says won’t tolerate presence of Zionist forces near borders

TEHRAN — Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Monday morning, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said relations between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan have followed a correct logic so far.

Iran FM underscores importance of Tehran-Baku ties

Amir Abdollahian says he will travel to Baku and Yerevan at proper time

TEHRAN - Stressing that what are highlighted in the media should not affect the atmosphere of Tehran-Baku relations, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has said "as the Armenian Foreign Minister visited Tehran, there is a possibility that the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan will also pay a visit to Tehran."

Any change in regional geopolitics is Iran's red line, MP warns

TEHRAN - The representative of Kangavar in the Iranian Parliament has stressed the need to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of countries in the South Caucasus region, describing any change in the geopolitics of the region or borders as Iran's red line.

Security chief urges neighbors to be vigilant in face of 'foreign influence'

TEHRAN - Iran’s top security official reiterated on Saturday that the Islamic Republic’s "benevolent" relationship with its neighbors, calling on them to remain vigilant in the face of “fruitless foreign influence” and settle issues through cooperation.

Consequences of trust to U.S. in words of Leader

TEHRAN — In a speech delivered on Sunday morning, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution discussed the AUKUS pact, Iran-Azerbaijan disagreements, and the scandalous U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Leader says security cannot be bought

TEHRAN — Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has warned that those who seek to buy security from outside “will pay a hefty price”.

In less than 48 hours, troops, equipment transferred to drill field in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – In less than 48 hours troops and equipment were transferred to the drill field in northwest Iran, the commander of the Army's northwestern regional base has said, IRNA reported on Friday.

Iran unveils ‘Hormuz’ tactical radar and ‘Shams’ simulator

TEHRAN - The Hormuz Medium Range Tactical Radar and Shams Simulator were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of the Army Air Defense Force, and other military officials in the Self-Sufficiency Organization.

Iranian commander: Military exercises intended to improve readiness

TEHRAN — Brigadier General Kiomars Heydari, commander of the Army Ground Force, said on Saturday that Iran has never invaded any country over the last two centuries and has no intention to conquer any neighbor, noting Iran’s exercises are only aimed to improved military readiness.

Admiral: Iran's Navy will respond to any threat strongly, devastatingly

TEHRAN - The Iranian Navy has stood firm against the enemies in the seas, the Navy commander has said, reiterating the military commanders’ position that Iran will give firm response to any mischievous act.

Tehran, Yerevan explore ways for transfer of Iranian convicts

TEHRAN - Iran's Ambassador to Armenia, Abbas Badakhshan Zohouri, and Armenian Minister of Justice Karen Andreasyan met on Friday to discuss transfer of Iranian convicts.

Beneficiaries of disturbing a brotherhood; or How FDD makes way for rupture?

TEHRAN — As the two brotherly nations of Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan face disagreements, some countries and hawkish think tanks tried to meddle in the affairs of the two sides for their own good.

Army to test four new military equipment in northwest Iran

TEHRAN — On the sidelines of a military drill in northwest Iran on Friday morning, commander of the Army Ground Force Kioumars Heydari said that Iran will test four new weaponries in the drill.

FM: Iran upset over Azeri improper treatment toward Iranian truck drivers

TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Thursday expressed disappointment over the inappropriate treatment toward Iranian truck drivers and the arrest of two of them by Azeri border guards.

Ambassador protests provocative act against Iranian embassy in Baku

TEHRAN — Iranian Ambassador to the Republic of Azerbaijan Abbas Mousavi on Friday strongly slammed provocative acts by some people against the Iranian Embassy in Baku on Thursday night.

Iran says remarks by Azeri president are surprising

TEHRAN — In reply to a question raised by correspondents about Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s comments regarding Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh on Tuesday said Aliyev’s remarks are “surprising” because they come at a time when Tehran and Baku have good relations based on mutual respect and there are normal channels through which the two sides can talk at the highest level.

Iranian ambassador: Tehran-Baku Ties are strong

TEHRAN — The Iranian ambassador to Baku says relationship between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan is so strong that foreign players cannot undermine it.

Iran FM meets Azerbaijani counterpart amid border tensions

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has met with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov to discuss a variety of bilateral issues including an ongoing row over Azerbaijan’s decision to detain Iranian truck drivers passing through the Karabakh region to Armenia.

Iranian ambassador meets Azeri presidential aide

TEHRAN — Seyed Abbas Mousavi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the Republic of Azerbaijan, met with Hekmat Hajiyev, assistant to the president of Azerbaijan.

Azerbaijan inspecting Iranian trucks traveling to Armenia: report

TEHRAN -The Azerbaijani police are inspecting Iranian trucks carrying goods from Iran en route to Armenia, according to an Armenian report.

Iran FM underlines need to respect borders in Caucasus

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian on Tuesday underlined the need to preserve internationally recognized borders in the Caucasus region days after clashes erupted between Azerbaijan and Armenia that led to the blocking of a strategic Armenia road used by Iranian merchants.