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2025-10-24 21:29
Larijani says missile range reduction will undermine national security
TEHRAN – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council has rejected outright Western demands for the country to reduce the range of its missiles.
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2025-10-20 22:28
Larijani touts growing Iran-Iraq ties, condemns US interference in Iraq
TEHRAN – In a wide-ranging press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani emphasized the “friendly and brotherly” ties between Tehran and Baghdad, while sharply criticizing the United States for its repeated violations of Iraqi sovereignty.
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2025-10-20 22:28
Russian presidential envoy holds talks with Iranian officials in Tehran
TEHRAN – Alexander Lavrentiev, Russia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Syria, arrived in Tehran on Monday for a series of high-level meetings with Iranian officials.
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2025-10-17 21:28
By Mona Hojat Ansari
Larijani and Putin discuss economic, regional and international cooperation in Moscow
Meeting came a day before Russia called on countries to end JCPOA restrictions on Iran's nuclear program
TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Larijani spent a day in Moscow on Thursday. The main purpose of his visit was to convey a message from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to President Vladimir Putin, though neither side has elaborated on what the message contained.
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2025-10-04 22:55
Memorial service held in Tehran for Ayatollah Sistani’s wife
TEHRAN - A memorial service was held in Tehran on Friday for the late wife of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.
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2025-10-01 22:11
Lawmakers urge stronger coordination on nuclear issue in meeting with SNSC secretary
TEHRAN – Members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee met with Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, on Tuesday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the future of the nuclear program, regional dynamics, and the situation of Iran’s strategic islands.
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2025/09/29
By Xavier Villar
Strategic balance: Ali Larijani reassesses the Iran–Lebanon alliance in face of US pressure
MADRID – Ali Larijani’s recent visit to Beirut, in his capacity as secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, marks a significant moment in the Islamic Republic’s diplomacy and its relations with a country that remains central to the political chessboard of West Asia.
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2025-09-28 21:40
In meeting with Hezbollah, Iran vows unwavering support for Lebanon and the Resistance
TEHRAN – During a meeting held on Sunday, senior Iranian official Ali Larijani assured Lebanon of the Islamic Republic's full and unconditional support, reinforcing a strategic alliance that stands as a bulwark against American and Israeli aggression in the region.
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2025-09-27 22:13
‘Israel a threat to all’, Larijani says in Beirut during commemoration of Hezbollah late leaders
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official Ali Larijani has warned that the Zionist regime poses a threat to all countries in the region, emphasizing that recent developments—including the attack in Qatar—have made Israel’s aggressive behavior increasingly clear.
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2025-09-24 11:08
Iran security chief meets business leaders, pledges support for private sector
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, met with the board and private sector representatives of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) on Tuesday, delivering assurances that the government would strengthen support for business activity despite sanctions.
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2025-09-23 21:28
Ahead of Pezeshkian’s New York arrival, Iranians say security is a right, not a privilege
TEHRAN – In a series of remarks on Tuesday, multiple Iranian officials delivered a firm and unified message to the United States: Iran is open to dialogue on its nuclear program, but will not negotiate its core security interests under threat.
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2025-09-17 21:24
Defense ties with Saudi Arabia set to strengthen: Iran security chief
TEHRAN – Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, announced on Tuesday evening at the conclusion of his visit to Saudi Arabia that positive outcomes had emerged from consultations with the Saudi officials.
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2025-09-13 21:34
The Big Satan doesn't protect the region from the Small Satan
Following Doha attack, Larijani tells Arab states to form ‘joint operations committee’ to confront Israel
TEHRAN – The Israeli fighter jets that violated Saudi Arabia’s airspace on Tuesday and rained missiles on residential buildings in the Qatari capital of Doha was a reminder of how brazen the Israeli regime has got in the past two years. It also highlighted the fact that no country in the region can insulate itself from the regime's violence, even if, like Qatar, it hosts the largest regional American base, gifted the U.S. President a $400 million aircraft, and has poured billions of dollars into the U.S. economy over the years.
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2025-09-06 22:24
No clash with neighbors unless they plot against us, Iranians tell senior Iraqi cleric
TEHRAN – Iran’s Judiciary Chief, Hojjatoleslam Gholamhossein Mohseni Eje’i, emphasized on Tuesday that the Islamic Republic maintains peaceful relations with all neighboring countries, including those occasionally aligned with Israel, but warned that Tehran will take decisive action against any nation that engages in conspiracies against Iran’s security or sovereignty.
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2025-09-02 20:48
Iran is ready for talks, but US missile demands are obstructing progress, says Larijani
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official said the path for dialogue with the United States remains open, but Washington’s refusal to engage seriously is preventing the parties from entering new talks.
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2025-08-30 20:21
Bagheri Kani takes on international affairs role at Iran's Security Council
TEHRAN – Ali Bagheri Kani, a seasoned Iranian diplomat, has been named deputy for international affairs at Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). The pick was made by Ali Larijani, the new head of the SNSC, signaling that Iran is doubling down on experience when it comes to international security.
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2025-08-30 19:36
Pezeshkian tells Armenia foreign powers should not be allowed to undermine ties
TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed that Iran and Armenia must not allow any foreign power to undermine their friendly and strategic relations, urging closer cooperation in both political and economic fields.
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2025-08-27 21:01
US envoy’s outburst angers Lebanese, highlights stark difference with Iranian visit
TEHRAN – A visiting U.S. official, Tom Barrack, has managed to draw the fury of a lot of people in Lebanon after he lost his cool with local journalists. During a press conference in Beirut, he told them to shut up and called them "animalistic," demanding they act "civilized."
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2025-08-26 21:47
Larijani meets family of senior commander martyred in Israeli attack
TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Monday paid a visit to the family of Martyr General Mehdi Rabbani at their home, offering condolences and paying tribute to the late commander’s service.
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2025-08-23 13:46
Iranians cannot be made to surrender: Larijani
TEHRAN – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, sat down with a media outlet affiliated with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to conduct his most expansive interview since being appointed to his new role.
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2025-08-17 20:08
Tehran-Baghdad security agreement prevents foreign interference: Iran’s top security official
TEHRAN – Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani has stressed that Tehran and Baghdad must not allow third parties to undermine their shared security and stability, pointing to the recently signed Iran-Iraq security agreement as a model for regional cooperation.
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2025-08-15 22:06
Larijani enters Lebanon to warm public welcome, vows unwavering Iranian support
TEHRAN – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), arrived in Beirut on Wednesday to a fervent public reception, with crowds lining routes to Rafic Hariri International Airport chanting “Labbaik ya Nasrallah” (At your service, O Nasrallah).
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2025-08-15 20:53
Larijani's visit puts America and Israel in their place
CAIRO – Dr. Ali Larijani’s visit to Iraq and Lebanon as Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council is significant for regional politics, especially following Israel’s recent military setbacks against Iran.
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2025-08-15 20:52
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Tehran’s message delivered via Larijani: Resistance is not alone!
Beirut – The visit of Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, to Beirut coincided with the redrawing of new maps for West Asia, as announced by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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2025-08-12 20:28
Larijani speaks at a presser in Baghdad after meetings with top officials:
Resistance groups ‘don’t need guardianship’
TEHRAN – Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani, continued his visit to Iraq on Tuesday, where he took a look at facilities hosting Iranian pilgrims in Iraq after spending Monday on several high-level meetings with the Arab country’s officials.
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2025-08-12 19:18
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Nawaf Salam’s government preemptively attacks Larijani visit
BEIRUT — Meanwhile, Lebanon’s anti–Resistance team has launched a low-level campaign calling for not receiving Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, who visits Beirut on Wednesday.
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2025-08-11 21:54
Larijani signs new security agreement in Iraq before heading to Lebanon
THERAN – In his first major trip since being appointed Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), Ali Larjani met with top officials in Iraq on Monday to address pressing bilateral and regional security issues. The next stop on the seasoned stateman’s itinerary is Lebanon.
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2025/08/09
By Xavier Villar
The Supreme National Security Council in Iran
A look at the body’s history, functions, and strategic leadership
MADRID – The Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) stands as one of the most central and strategic bodies in Iranian politics and governance. Its creation and development reflect the institutional adaptation of the Iranian state to face internal and external challenges, while maintaining autonomy and stability in a context historically marked by regional tensions and international pressures.
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2025-08-08 21:52
Ayatollah Khamenei appoints Ali Larijani as his representative to National Security Council
TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, appointed veteran statesman Ali Larijani as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC).
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2025-08-05 21:39
Veteran statesman Larijani takes helm of Iran's Security Council following U.S.-Israeli aggression
TEHRAN – In a move to recalibrate Iran’s national security architecture, President Masoud Pezeshkian appointed seasoned statesman Ali Larijani as Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) on Tuesday.