Navy commander: Iran to launch new destroyer soon
FNA – Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced that the country’s most state-of-the-art destroyer, ‘Sahand’, will be launched in the near…
Military Issues
IRGC censures divisive moves, remarks
IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a statement on Thursday lambasted divisive moves and statements by certain internal elements,…
Iranian defense minister hails victory over terrorists
IRNA – Victory over Daesh (ISIS) terrorists helped stability and security in the region, said Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir…
Iran’s defense minister, Hashd al-Sha’abi official meet in Baghdad
IRNA – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Vice-Chairman of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al-Sha’abi) Abu Mehdi al-Mohandas…
Fake anti-terror advocates supported terrorists
MNA – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, condemned the hypocrisy of those countries which…
Defense min. express pride at Iran support for Iraq in war against terrorists
MNA – Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, Brigadier General Amir Hatami, told Faleh Fayyad, the Iraqi National Security…
Iran, Iraq sign industrial MoU
IRNA – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier-General Amir Hatami and the Iraqi Minister of Industry and Minerals Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani signed…
IRGC foils domestic, foreign plots since 1979: statement
MNA – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement on Wednesday marking the…
Iran, Iraq hold defense cooperation meeting
Tasnim – The defense ministers of Iran and Iraq weighed plans for closer military interaction between the two Muslim neighbors in a…
Iranian Army triples range of helicopter-based missiles
FNA- Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari announced that the Army’s Airborne Unit has tripled the range…
Naval parade in Persian Gulf marks Iran Army Day
Tasnim – Iranian military watercraft partook in a naval parade off the southern port of Bandar Abbas on Wednesday morning to celebrate…
Helicopters perform parade flight on Iran’s National Army Day
IRNA – Fifty-seven helicopters of Iran’s Army Ground Forces flew over the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic of…
Iran Army sends message of peace, friendship to regional countries
MNA – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said that Iran’s Army, nowadays enjoying modern and updated forces and equipment,…
Iran unveils new missile system on Army Day
MNA – Iranian Army unveiled ‘Kamin-2’ missile system during a ceremony to commemorate the anniversary of National Army Day in Tehran today.…
Military parade held in Tehran to celebrate Army Day
Tasnim – Troops from different units of the Iranian Army attended a commemorative parade in Tehran on Wednesday morning after a presidential…
IRGC chief hails Army’s defensive capabilities
MNA – Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forwarded a message to Major General…
Top commander highlights ‘Incalculability’ of Iran’s response to foreign threats
Tasnim – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri underscored the country’s growing military power, warning…
Tel Aviv acknowledges attack on Iranian military advisors in Syria
FNA – A senior Israeli military official has admitted the the last week attack on Iranian military targets in Syria’s Homs province…
Iran Army unveils new chopper gear
Tasnim – The airborne division of Iran’s Army Ground Force on Monday unveiled a series of homegrown equipment and achievements extending the…
Enemies well-advised not to test Iranian nation’s power: Defense Minister
Tasnim– Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami highlighted the country’s military preparedness in the face of foreign threats and said the…
Iranian cmdr. rejects alleged aerial incursion into Iran’s airspace
MNA – Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base commander has rejected recently alleged aerial incursion into Iranian airspace as false and worthless.…
Cmdr. Rashid: Iran follows defense-deterrence with active presence on waters
MNA – Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters said Sat. that Iran follows the policy of “defense-deterrence” through an “inclusive and active”…
Iran’s Army to equip rapid reaction units with advanced gears: Commander
Tasnim– Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari said the army plans to equip its Rapid Reaction Units…
Iran never asks for others’ permission to boost its defense power: Commander
Tasnim – Deputy Chief of Iran’s Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari reiterated the country’s unwavering policy to boost its military…
Defense minister: US destabilizes entire region
IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Thursday strongly criticized US interfering polices in the region and said Americans through…
Russia-made S-300 plays important role in Iran’s security – Defense minister
Sputnik – The Russian S-300 air defense system plays an important role in the security of the Islamic Republic, the Iranian defense…
Iran aided Syria, Iraq ‘with all might’ to eradicate terrorism
MNA – Minister of Defense Amir Hatami said Wed. that Iran assisted Syria and Iraq in the fight against terrorism with all…
Iran underlines boosting military cooperation with Russia
IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Wednesday underlined the need for promoting Iran-Russia relations in different fields, hoping that…
IRGC chief highlights Iran’s effective role in regional developments
Tasnim – Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari underlined the constructive role of Iran in regional developments…
Defense minister praises Iran-Russia military cooperation
IRNA – Iranian defense minister on Tuesday expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation between Tehran and Moscow in the military field.…
Regional security versions must be prescribed by regional countries merely: MoD
MNA– Upon his arrival in Moscow, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said, “the prescriptions issued for the security of the…
Commander: Iran deems missile program as redline, accepts no talks
FNA – Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli underlined that the Islamic Republic considers its defense program,…
Saudi claims against Iran meant to cover up crimes in Yemen: IRGC
Press TV – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has rejected Saudi accusations that Iran is providing missiles to Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah…
Iran enjoys maximum vigilance along borders: Commander
IRNA – Thanks to round-the-clock vigilance of the border guards, Iran has high security at its sea and land frontierlines, Iranian Border…
EU must consider Iran’s missiles, regional role -France’s Le Drian
Reuters – The European Union must discuss Iran’s role in Syria and Yemen, as well as its ballistic missiles programme, France said…
Commander: Iran in best security conditions
FNA- Commander of the Iranian Border Guards Brigadier General Qassem Rezayee underlined his forces’ high vigilance against enemies’ moves at bordering areas,…
Political, media propaganda have no impact on Iran’s missile program: Shamkhani
ISNA – The Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani met with Oman’s Foreign Minister Yusuf bin Alawi in…
Iranian navy’s 50th flotilla back home after overseas mission
Tasnim – The 50th fleet of warships of the Iranian Navy returned to the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday…
US Navy official claims Iran’s drastic behavioral change in naval forces
MNA – Spokesperson for the US Special Operations Command William Orban claimed that eye-catching and dramatic reduction in confrontation between Iranian and…
Iran, Turkey emphasize expanding defense coop.
MNA – Defense authorities of the two countries of Iran and Turkey held a joint meeting on Thursday in Turkey and stressed…