Illicit small arms trade fuels terrorism: Iran

TEHRAN - Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations said on Monday that illicit trade in small arms and light weapons not only exacerbates violence in all its forms, but also fuels crime and terrorism across the world.

Intelligence Ministry demolishes terrorist team

TEHRAN — A terrorist team affiliated with the spy services of the foes was identified and demolished, according to the public relations office of the Iranian Intelligence Ministry.

FMs of countries bordering Afghanistan hold virtual summit

TEHRAN - Foreign ministers of countries neighboring Afghanistan held a virtual conference on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments in the war-torn country.

Terrorists in Syria planning to stage false flag chemical attack

The Russian military says it has obtained intelligence that Hayet Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) terrorists, an umbrella organization of different Takfiri terrorist groups are planning to stage another false flag chemical attack in the North Eastern province of Idlib with the aim of blaming the Syrian government.

Intelligence Ministry demolishes three terrorist teams

TEHRAN — According to the Ministry of Intelligence, three terrorist groups have been disbanded in Sistan-Baluchestan and West Azerbaijan provinces and the perpetrators of the March 21 terrorist bombing in Saravan have been arrested.

Iran summons Iraqi ambassador over Karbala incident

TEHRAN— Following attacks on the Iranian Consulate in Karbala on Sunday, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Tehran to remind that it is necessary that relevant Iraqi departments maintain security for Iran's diplomatic buildings in accordance with the 1961 Vienna Convention.

IRGC demolishes terrorist group

TEHRAN— The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has defeated an armed gang in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

Terrorist team demolished in Sistan

TEHRAN — The Quds headquarters of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corp ground forces demolished a terrorist team in the southeastern Sistan-Balouchestan province on Saturday.

Iran says stands in solidarity with the Pakistan nation

TEHRAN — The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday expressed “grave concerns” about the recent terrorist attack in Quetta city in Pakistan on Wednesday.

Iran’s IRGC foils hijack attempt on Ahvaz-Mashhad flight

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has declared it has thwarted a plot to hijack a plane en route from the southwestern city of Ahvaz to Mashhad in northeast Iran, according to Press TV.

Intelligence Ministry has thwarted assassination plan by terrorist group

TEHRAN - The Iranian Intelligence Ministry has declared that an assassination plot planned by a terrorist group was thwarted in northwestern Iran, according to Fars news agency.

Zarif stresses Iran committed to back Syria in terror fight

TEHRAN - Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Iranian foreign minister, has assured his Syrian counterpart that Tehran will keep supporting the Damascus government in the fight against terrorism in the efforts to guarantee security and stability across Syria.

Iran says terror acts aimed to provide pretext for foreign presence in Iraq

Iranian parliament speaker sympathizes with Iraqis

TEHRAN– Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s Parliament, on Thursday denounced the terror attacks in Baghdad which killed and wounded a number of civilians.

Soleimani played ‘vital role’ in fighting terrorism: American analyst

TEHRAN – An American political analyst says Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani played a “vital” role in fighting against terrorism in the region, especially the Daesh (ISIS) terrorist group.

Assassination of Fakhrizadeh from the perspective of international law

A virtual prior congress on international law concerning the armed conflict in the region with the theme of the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh from the viewpoint of international law was held on December 9 at the University of Qom. 

Tehran censures double standard in dealing with terrorism

TEHRAN — Tehran has called on the UN and its Human Rights Council to stop their selective approach toward human rights issues and condemn the recent assassination of top Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh as an act of terrorism.

Ghalibaf urges world to break silence against terrorist acts

TEHRAN — Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has urged the international community to break its silence over the assassination of Iran’s senior nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, saying silence in the face of terrorist acts threatens peace and security in the region.

Ringleader of the group behind Ahvaz terror attack arrested

TEHRAN – Iran’s intelligence forces have arrested the ringleader of a separatist militant group behind the 2018 deadly terror attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, Press TV reported.

Iran condemns terrorist attack in Austria

TEHRAN – Saeed Khatibzadeh, the spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry, condemned on Tuesday the terrorist attack in Austria, expressing sympathy with the families of the victims of the attack.

Zarif condemns Nice attack, urges sanity

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif denounced the Thursday terrorist attack in the French city of Nice that killed at least three citizens, saying this “vicious cycle” which is result of hate speech “must be replaced by reason and sanity”