Ali Shamkhani

Iran’s top adviser:

'Missile program is non-negotiable'

Iran's missile program is a "red line" and non-negotiable, says Ali Shamkhani, amid US-Iran tensions.

Khamenei adviser warns:

'A US strike will pull Israel into the conflict'

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says Tehran is ready for war, warns Israel will be targeted if the US strikes, and insists enriched uranium will stay in Iran.

Khamenei aide:

'Any US strike will trigger attack on heart of Tel Aviv'

Senior Iranian adviser to Khamenei warns that any US military action against Iran will trigger an immediate, all-out response targeting Tel Aviv and supporters of the “aggressor".

Top Khamenei aide warns:

Any strike on Iran will meet 'harsh response'

After Trump vows to “knock down” Iran and backs a possible Israeli strike, Khamenei adviser Ali Shamkhani warns that any attack will trigger an immediate, harsh response beyond expectations.

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Iranian official: I wish I had built a bomb as Defense Minister

Iran’s Ali Shamkhani says he regrets not pursuing nuclear weapons in the 1990s and would “absolutely” do so if given the chance, citing the 12-Day war with Israel as proof of urgent need for nuclear capability.

'I made their lives hell'"

Khamenei adviser details IDF assassination attempt

Ali Shamkhani, injured in an Israeli strike, recounts being buried under rubble and suffering broken ribs, but says he has no fear of Israel.

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Top Iranian advisor says Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions, but criticizes Trump’s dual approach of offering negotiations while threatening sanctions.

Senior Iranian official:

'West pretending to come up with initiatives'

Senior Iranian official blames Western powers for lack of progress in talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Top Iranian official:

'Maintaining nuclear program is always on the table'

Top Iranian security official makes clear Iran will not give up its nuclear and defense capabilities.

Iranian official:

'We are still far from achieving balance in nuclear talks'

Iran's top security official calls on US to make political decisions in order to reach a good agreement.

Iranian official: Biden illegally threatened us

Senior Iranian security official responds to Biden's remarks to Bennett regarding the talks with Iran on a return to the nuclear deal.

Iran threatens fifth step to scale back nuclear commitments

Senior Iranian official says Iran will take a fifth step of scaling back its commitments under 2015 deal, blames Europe.

Iranian official: We never should've signed nuclear deal

Khamenei's military adviser says Iran made a mistake by signing 2015 deal, clarifies his country won't negotiate while under sanctions.

Iran: On July 7 we will withdraw from more parts of nuke deal

Top Iranian official says Iran will take further steps to decrease commitments to deal, slamming Europe for not doing enough to save it.

'We've accomplished 90% of our objectives in Syria'

Senior Iranian official says his country will keep working with Syria against “the Zionist regime of Israel”.

Iranian official: Corruption will annihilate 'Zionist regime'

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council meets Hamas delegation, predicts Israel will be destroyed due to corruption.

Iranian official: Punishing 'Zionists' is inevitable

Iranian official says Tehran will punish Israel for recent air strike on airbase in Syria.

Iranian official: Bolton appointment 'a shame'

Senior Iranian official blasts appointment of John Bolton as U.S. National Security Adviser.

Iranian official: We won't accept changes to nuclear deal

Senior Iranian official warns Europe against cooperating with U.S. attempts to change 2015 nuclear deal.