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Military Issues
Iranian army choppers equipped with guided missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Army has mounted new guided missiles and rockets on its helicopters, one of which has a range…
IRGC station drones around Hormuz Strait: IRGC cmdr.
A high-ranking Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stationed drones around the Strait of Hormuz in the south…
Iran’s new destroyer equipped with UAVs, cruise missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the country’s second home-made destroyer, dubbed “Damavand”, has been equipped with…
Iranian, Pakistani naval forces hold joint drill
The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have staged a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean as part of efforts…
IRGC navy set to develop boats with 80 knots speed: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has set specific plan to attain a new type of high speed…
Iranian DM, chinese state councilor meet in Beijing
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Chinese State Council Yang Jiechi in a meeting in Beijing discussed the…
PJAK leader calls for dialog with Iran
The terrorist group, the Party for Free Life of Kurdistan (PJAK) has announced the formation of a new organization, calling for dialog…
IRGC Navy in control of Strait of Hormuz: Cmdr.
A high-ranking Iranian military official says the naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are fully ready to confront US…
Iran warships dock in Sudan: military
The two warships have docked for refuelling, says Sudan Khartoum: Two Iranian warships docked for refuelling on Monday in Port Sudan, across…
Iran among few countries possessing radar manufacturing technology: Commander
Tehran, May 6, IRNA – Commander of Khatam-ul Anbia military base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili said that despite sanctions Iran has turn…
Defense minister tours China military, space centers
Beijing, May 6, IRNA – Visiting Iranˈs Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan visited Chinaˈs Tiangong Space Station and several Chinese military centers, here…
Iran admiral: US ships target in case of war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — The navy chief of Iran’s powerful Revolutionary Guard says that if war with the United States breaks out,…
Iranian, Chinese DMs stress expansion of defensive cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his Chinese counterpart General Chang Wanquan in a meeting in Beijing underlined…
Iran fleet saves Indian oil tanker from pirates
Nasim– The 30th naval fleet of Iran saved India’s oil tanker called “Jok Loc”, after it got attacked by pirate boats, Commander…
Iran test-fires home-made missile defense system
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran announced the successful test-firing of the country’s new air defense system, Mersad, which is capable of destroying different types…
Former CIA chief: Israeli army not powerful enough to attack Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Former CIA Chief Michael Hayden said that it would be a bad idea for Israel to launch an attack on…
Female Basij forces hold Kowsar drills in Tehran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Female members of the Basij (volunteer) Force in the Iranian capital of Tehran took part in large-scale exercises on…
IRGC’s superiority originating from ideological preparedness: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps highlighted the IRGC’s superiority over all armed forces in the world, saying…
Iran upgrading air defense capabilities rapidly: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Given the nature of the aerial threats, which necessitate quick response with high precision, Iran is making rapid progress…
Spokeswoman: Iran’s missile program no threat to neighbors
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Marziyeh Afkham rejected the US officials’ claims that Iran’s military progress and missile program is a…
US presence in Persian Gulf source of insecurity: Iran cmdr.
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the United States’ military presence in the Persian Gulf is a…
Iran to unveil Damavand destroyer: Navy Cmdr.
The Islamic Republic of Iran is scheduled to unveil a new state-of-the-art destroyer in the near future, says Iran’s Navy commander. The…
Iran equips army with new high-precision solid-fuel missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A new solid-fuel missile with high destructive power, now in possession of the Iranian Army Ground Force, can hit…
Iran to target decoy US aircraft carrier in drills
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian newspaper is reporting that the country’s military plans to target a mock-up American aircraft carrier during…
DM: Armed Forces prepared to defend Iran under any conditions
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that the country is now enjoying the best military force with unique…
Iranian naval fleet conveys message of peace
Nasim– Iranian 29th naval fleet of war vessels that carrys Islamic Republic’s message of peace docked at the Omani port of Muscat,…
No bargain over Iran’s defensive capabilities: Army commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran, like many countries in the world, will not bargain over its deterrent power, Iranian Army commander underlined, and…
Iran-Oman military ties boost Mideast peace: Official
Iran’s military attaché to Oman has hailed Tehran-Muscat defense ties, saying military cooperation between the two countries can strengthen peace and security…
Iranian Commander: Expansion of Int’l, regional military cooperation key to sustainable peace
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Army Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan stressed the vital importance of expanding military cooperation among the world armies…
Ten-fold rise in warnings issued to alien aircraft: Iranian commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Lieutenant Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base General Ali Reza Sabahi-Fard said there has been a surge in…
Iranian Army unveils new defense achievements
The Iranian Army has unveiled five new domestically designed and produced pieces of military equipment during a ceremony attended by senior Iranian…
Commander: Attacking Iran not even dreamt by enemies
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy General Alireza Tangsiri stressed the Iranian nation and Armed Forces’…
Commander: Iranian navy’s best destroyers navigating in Caspian Sea
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy has sent its best destroyers to the Caspian Sea to protect the country’s territorial waters and interests,…
Army commander: Iran to show crushing response to any possible attack
TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi emphasized that the country’s response to any possible aggression by enemies would…
Iranian Navy ready to help boost security of intˈl waters: Commander
Tehran, April 18, IRNA – Iranian Navy is ready to help boost the security of international waters, Iranˈs Navy Commander Rear Admiral…
Iran designs indigenous missiles for S-200 air defense system
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian military experts designed an upgraded version of a home-made air defense missile, dubbed the Sayyad 3 (Hunter 3),…
Iran Navy to unveil Fateh submarine: Cmdr.
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the indigenous Fateh (Conqueror) submarine will be unveiled in the current Iranian calendar year…