Imam Khomeini wanted NAM to confront world arrogant powers

Imam Khomeini through his speeches and historical messages appealed independent nations to play significant role in the international diplomacy in order to confront vicious influence of colonial powers.

Zangeneh says Iran friend of regional states, ready for security cooperation

Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh has called on the regional states to view Iran as their friend, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to work with its neighbors to secure the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC navy commander says Iran may close Hormuz Strait if not able to use it

The top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy says the Strait of Hormuz is an international maritime passage, warning that Iran may close the strategic waterway if prevented from using it.

Iran displays latest achievements in defense sector

Iran has recently celebrated its National Army Day with large-scale military parades across the country, showcasing its latest achievements in the defense sector. Units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force and Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base took part in the nationwide parades on Thursday.

President Rouhani says World’s leading terrorist in no position to judge IRGC

Iranian President Rouhani says US relocating terrorists from Mideast to Central Asia

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the fight against terrorism is not over yet despite the collapse of the Daesh terror group in Iraq and Syria as the US is now relocating the Takfiri terrorists from the Middle East to Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

President Rouhani says US can no longer dictate policies to regional countries

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the US has no longer any influence on relations between countries in the region, stressing Washington will no longer be able to dictate its policies to regional states. Rouhani made remarks at Mehrabad International Airport on Wednesday before leaving for Ankara for an official two-day visit at the invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Leader says sensitivity of US to Middle East is due to the rise of Islam

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a "resistance movement" based on Islam is building up across the world, which is unsettling world powers, especially the US.