Pentagon: We are closely monitoring Iran’s missile testing
Asharq Al-awsat English – The United States is aware of the anti-ship missile tests Iran conducted last week, said Commander Rebecca Rebarich,…
Military Issues
Sanctions help Iran earn self-reliance in helicopter overhauling
FNA – Iranian Army Aviation Commander General Yousef Qorbani says overhaul operations on different types of helicopters have now grown something normal…
Iranian servicemen come 3rd in Army Games Suvorov attack race
Tasnim – An Iranian military team finished third in a contest using armored personnel carriers in the International Army Games in Russia.…
Iran’s Army unveils new gear
Tasnim – Iran’s Army Ground Force on Monday unveiled a series of homegrown military equipment, including a transportation drone. In an event…
Defense min. vows to keep upgrading Iran’s missile power
MNA – Minister of Defense Amir Hatami, while stressing that Iran’s missile program is based on deterrence, reassured that the country would…
Iran unveils homegrown ballistic missile with pinpoint accuracy
Tasnim – Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled a new generation of the homegrown “Fateh” (Conqueror) ballistic missile, which can evade radars and hit…
Iran self-sufficient in defense: Cmdr
IRNA – Iran’s Armed Forces are self-sufficient in all fields of defense and can offer their capabilities to other friendly countries, said…
IRGC denies any of its troops martyred by terrorists in NW country clashes
MNA – The IRGC rejected anti-Islamic revolution media claim that in the recent clashes with a team of terrorists at the northwestern…
40 military attaches visit Air Force base in Tehran
MNA – A group of 40 military attaches from 28 countries visited Shahid Lashgari Air Base of the Iranian Army’s Air Force…
IRGC smashes terrorist cell in NW Iran, killing 10 militants
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force managed to disband a terrorist cell in Oshnavieh in Iran’s northwestern province…
Turkey ready to increase military coop. with Iran
MNA – Turkey’s Gendarmerie Commander General Arif Çetin has said that the forces under his command are ready for more cooperation with…
Navy to ensure marine imports, exports security: Cmdr
IRNA – Navy Commander Rear Admiral Amir Hossein Khanzadi recalled significance of sea economy, saying that the force will ensure security of…
Commander: Iran navy exercise a message to US on sanctions
AP — An Iranian naval exercise involving at least 100 small boats in and around the Strait of Hormuz last week was meant…
Iran finishes 1st at Intl. Army Games Depth Competition
MNA – Iranian Navy team of divers claimed first place in the Depth Competition event at the 2018 seven-nation Army Games in…
Iranian airman chosen top drone pilot in Army Games
Tasnim – An Iranian officer was named the top operator of unmanned aerial vehicles in the International Army Games 2018 in Kazakhstan.…
Iran capable of exporting military components: Commander
Tasnim – A ranking Iranian commander said the country has made such major advances in the military industry that it can export…
IRGC warns enemies of Iran’s ‘Harshest’ response to any aggression
Tasnim – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesman warned the enemies of Iran of the crushing response they would receive in…
Two terrorist attacks defused in S, W Iran: Intelligence Ministry
MNA – Iranian intelligence ministry in an announcement on Tuesday evening said that the ministry managed to foil two terrorist attacks in…
Details of IRGC air-launched cruise missiles unveiled
IRNA – Details of Iran’s air-launched cruise missiles with a range of 1,500 kilometers were unveiled by an Islamic Revolution Guards Corps…
Iran’s Navy wins lifesaving contest in Intl. Army Games 2018
MNA – The Iranian Navy’s lifesaving team has won in the sunken ship contest in the International Army Games 2018 in Iranian…
Iran Navy commander meets with Japanese, Pakistani military attachés
MNA – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi held separate meetings with military attachés of Japan and Pakistan in the Iranian…
Iranian tank crewmen advance to semi-final round at Army Games
Tasnim – An Iranian Army team attending the tank Army Games contest in the International Army Games 2018 advanced to the semi-final…
IRGC commander vows revenge against terrorists behind attack on border post
Tasnim – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said his forces will take a…
Iran’s IRGC, Army’s drone teams compete in Intl. Army Games 2018
MNA – The Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Army’s UAV teams that are participating in the International Army Games 2018 underway in Kazakhstan…
Overhauled Mirage, F-5 join Iranian air fleet
MNA – Experts and technical staff at Shahid Nasser Habibi air base in Northeastern Iran managed to overhaul a French-made Mirage and…
IRGC confirms reports of holding naval drill in Persian Gulf
IFP – The spokesman for Iran’s IRGC confirmed on Sunday that Iranian forces have successfully staged a drill in Persian Gulf earlier…
US, allies spent $500bn to destabilize region: Defense minister
MNA – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, criticized US destabilizing role in the Middle East…
Iranian navy team breaks world records in depth 2018 competition
Tasnim – The Iranian Navy’s team on Saturday managed to break two world records in the Depth 2018, an international competition among…
Iran conducts naval exercise in Persian Gulf: US official
AFP – Iran launched a naval exercise in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, just days before the U.S. reimposes sanctions on Tehran,…
Army Games’ diving competitions held in Iran
Tasnim – As the International Army Games 2018 are gaining momentum in seven host countries, Iran’s Navy is holding the diving competitions.…
Iran providing security of Hormuz Strait: Navy comd’r
IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guardian Corps (IRGC) and the Iranian Army provide the security of the Strait of Hormuz, said the…
Iran seizes huge cache of weapons in central province of Kerman
Press TV – Iran has discovered and seized a considerable amount of semi-heavy weapons and ammunition in the central province of Kerman.…
Zarif visits defence ministry to get to know capabilities, achievements of defence industry
iranpress.com – The Iranian foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, and his colleagues in the foreign ministry became acquainted with the latest achievements…
Iran Parliament working on plan to abolish conscription
IFP – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission is mulling over a plan to abolish the compulsory enlistment of Iranian men above…
Iran arrests members of three terror cells affiliated to Daesh: Official
Tasnim – Iranian Deputy Interior Minister for Security Affairs Hossein Zolfaqari said the country’s security forces have managed to detain members of…
Iran taking part in Russia’s int’l tank biathlon contests
IRNA – The international biathlon competitions started in the Russian capital on Saturday with Iran participating in the event. The competitions staged…
What are the International Army Games? Russia, China, Iran and others kick off combat olympics
Newsweek – Russia has launched its fourth annual International Army Games, which will pit its troops against China, India, Iran and from…
Iran attends Military World Games in Russia
IRNA – Iran participated in the Military World Games which started on Saturday in Russia. The event is underway with the attendance…
“Iran to reciprocate if its interests jeopardized by enemies”
IFP – An IRGC commander says it will be “natural” for Iran to respond if the US tries to the bully the…
Iran commander vows to give crushing response to any attack
IRNA – A senior Iranian military commander on Friday said that the country airborne division is quite ready to give crushing response…