President names Ahmadian to head new strategic development body

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian is putting a sharp focus on boosting Iran's strategic projects. He's appointed Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, previously Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), to lead a newly created “Iranian Headquarters for National and Strategic Projects Development”, a move his circle says shows the president is serious about using the country’s resources to hit key goals. 

No tolerance for geopolitical change in South Caucasus, Tehran warns

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has reiterated the Islamic Republic’s firm opposition to any geopolitical changes in the region, warning that such shifts could destabilize the South Caucasus and undermine the interests of all regional states.

Iran, UAE security chiefs stress collective regional approach to Persian Gulf stability

TEHRAN — In a high-level phone call on Sunday, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Akbar Ahmadian and the United Arab Emirates’ National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, emphasized the importance of regional cooperation in ensuring lasting security in the Persian Gulf region.

Gaza symbolizes the tragedy of unilateralism in global politics: Top security official

TEHRAN – Iran’s top national security official has warned that unilateralism in international politics has led to widespread humanitarian disasters across the globe, with the situation in Gaza representing one of the most severe manifestations of this trend.

Iran’s security chief joins 13th intl. meeting of senior security officials in Moscow

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, arrived at Vnukovo Airport in Moscow on Tuesday afternoon to attend the 13th International Meeting of Senior Security Officials. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Iran’s Ambassador to Russia and the Deputy Secretary of the Russian National Security Council.

Iran’s top security official in Brazil for high-level BRICS talks

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Akbar Ahmadian, has arrived in Brazil to participate in key discussions with fellow BRICS member states, as the group of emerging economies moves to deepen political, economic, and security cooperation.

Palestinian Islamic Jihad discusses future with Iran’s security chief

TEHRAN – Ziad al-Nakhala, the Secretary-General of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement, met with Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, in Tehran.

Iran reaffirms support for Iraq as top security official meets with Hashd al-Sha’abi chief

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), met with Falih al-Fayyadh, the head of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Units (PMU), also known as Hashd al-Sha’abi, to discuss pressing regional developments and shared security concerns.

Advisor to Azerbaijan president meets Iranian officials in Tehran

TEHRAN – Hikmet Hajiyev, the foreign policy advisor to the President of Azerbaijan, held key discussions with senior Iranian officials during a visit to Tehran this week.

Iran security chief meets Aliyev in Baku

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, met with Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev in Baku on Wednesday.

Iran’s nuclear doctrine has not changed, declares security chief

TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Ahmadian, has reiterated that the country’s nuclear doctrine remains unchanged, despite various media speculations.

Iran’s presence in Syria: security chief explains the ‘why’ and ‘how’

TEHRAN – In an interview with Khamenei.ir, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), provided a comprehensive explanation of Iran's presence in Syria over the past decade.

Top Iranian, Iraqi security officials hold talks in Tehran

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, received Iraqi National Security Adviser Qassem al-Araji for a high-level meeting in the Iranian capital on Monday.

Israeli psychological war will not yield victory over Resistance: Iran top security official

TEHRAN – In a statement made during a visit to Hezbollah's office in Tehran on Tuesday, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), emphasized that Israel’s psychological warfare would not help it achieve victory over the Resistance Front.

Iran calls for anti-sanctions alliance at BRICS meeting in Russia

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has called for the formation of an "anti-sanctions alliance" within the BRICS bloc of emerging economies to counter the growing pressure of sanctions imposed by Western powers.

Putin meets Iran’s security chief in St. Petersburg

TEHRAN – Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks on Thursday with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian in St. Petersburg, the venue of the meeting of BRICS’s top security officials.

Iran backs China-Brazil peace plan for Ukraine war

TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official announced on Wednesday that Tehran supports any peace plan like the one proposed by China and Brazil that would be acceptable by both Russia and Ukraine, IRNA reported.

Iran's security chief lauds President Raisi's innovative governance style

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has praised the late President Ebrahim Raisi for introducing a new style of governance and management. 

Iran’s security chief in Moscow to discuss regional cooperation

TEHRAN – Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council has underscored the imperative for regional entities like Shanghai and BRICS to bolster collaboration in this critical era.

Iranian Security Chief to visit Russia

TEHRAN - Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, is set to embark on a visit to Russia following a formal invitation from his Russian counterpart, Nikolai Patrushev.

Iran respects Iraq territorial integrity, top security official says

TEHRAN- Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Akbar Ahmadian has arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad to hold talks with several high-ranking Iraqi officials.

Iran security chief talks with top Ansarullah official

TEHRAN- Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Mohammad Abdul-Salam, the spokesman for Yemen’s Ansarullah resistance movement, met and talked about matters of mutual concern.

‘Iran-Iraq border security to grow if bilateral pact turns into law’

TEHRAN - Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali-Akbar Ahmadian and senior Iraqi lawmaker Mohsen Ali Akbar Namdar Al-Mandalawi have discussed security cooperation between the two neighbors.

Iran warns geopolitical changes in the Caucasus will be hazardous

TEHRAN- Iran’s top security official warned on Sunday that any geopolitical changes in the Caucasus region will undermine stability and worsen the conflicts, underlining the need for concerted efforts to guarantee peace and security in the region.

Armenia praises Iran's contribution to regional stability

TEHRAN- Armenia’s Security Council secretary has lauded Iran’s contribution to regional security and stability.

Diplomacy best ways to resolve disputes: Iran security chief

TEHRAN- Diplomacy and conversation are the greatest ways to settle international crises, according to the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).

Iran top security official meets foreign counterparts in South Africa

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met in South Africa with his counterparts from the “Friends of BRICS” group of countries. 

Tehran asks Russia to expedite implementation of agreements

Putin aide meets with new Iran’s security chief

TEHRAN- Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, the new secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has called for a rapid implementation of the agreements struck between Iran and Russia in a number of commercial and financial spheres.