Israeli drone hacked by Hezbollah
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) –Israeli media has reported Israel destroyed its second Shoval (Heron) drone due to malfunction. Zionist sources had it…
Military Issues
Photos: First Iranian air-to-air combat drone
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – H-110 Sarir drone is the first Iranian air-to-air combat drone, almost unique in its kind in the…
US-led drill in Persian Gulf not directed at Iran: US commander
A top US commander says a naval exercise involving 41 countries in the Persian Gulf is not directed at Iran and described…
Iran to equip IRGC Navy with advanced cruise missiles: Official
Iran’s Defense Ministry plans to equip the naval fleet of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) with cruise missiles having a range…
Consequences of western intransigence in nuclear diplomacy with Iran
As long as Washington refuses to recognise Iran’s right to enrich, no substantial agreement will be possible. To maintain the illusion of…
US arms sales all about Iran
The latest US arms sales to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates — together reaching approximately $10 billion — have…
Era of US dominion in region gone: Iranian lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker says the United States has lost its position of dominion in the region, stressing that Washington seeks to revive…
Iran’s military keeps 24/7 vigil on threats, ready to react: Top cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the country’s Armed Forces are keeping a watchful eye on all potential threats, and are ready to…
Iran unveils indigenous stealth reconnaissance, combat drone
Iran has unveiled its latest indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), a reconnaissance and combat drone dubbed Hamaseh. The drone was unveiled on…
Sudan’s navy commander hails Iran’s role in Red Sea security
Commander of Sudan’s Naval Forces Lieutenant General Dalil al-Daw says the presence of the Iranian fleets in the Red Sea insures security…
Iranian Navy to modernize, deploy destroyer: Cmdr.
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Navy is set to fully overhaul and launch a destroyer in the coming…
Today’s top stories in Iran, 08-05-2013
Today’s top stories in Iran include registration of 112 candidates for presidential election until now; former MP announcement on candidacy of Rafsanjani for upcoming…
Iran’s Navy unveils indigenous minesweeping system: Cmdr.
Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the country has unveiled its first indigenously developed minesweeping system. Iran is now among…
US heads 41-nation war games in Persian Gulf, Iran fears conflict in volatile region
Massive US-led military drills began in the Persian Gulf in a second such show of maritime might in under a year. The…
America’s endless war against the world: US special forces now operate in 92 countries
In 2001, the US Congress passed a law for the so-called “war on terror” that allows the US government to wage war at…
Photos: Iran conducts mine sweeping operations in Persian Gulf
Iranian navy started on Tuesday its special maneuvers to take off mines, in east Hormuz strait, in which the Islamic Republic put…
U.S., allies to stage naval exercise in Persian Gulf energy shipping hub
(Reuters) – The United States and its allies are preparing for naval exercises in the Persian Gulf energy export hub that will…
Iran Navy to hold minesweeping drill in southern waters: Cmdr.
An Iranian commander says the country’s Navy will hold a minesweeping drill in the country’s southern waters to counter the enemy Iranophobia…
‘Israel used depleted uranium shells in Syria strike’
Israel used depleted uranium shells in the alleged strike in Syria on Sunday, a senior Syrian military source told Russia Today on…
Any arms Israel targeted in Syria not Iranian: general
A top Iranian general said any arms Israel targeted in Syria did not come from the Islamic republic, in remarks published on…
Iran to unveil new recce, combat drone: Defense minister
Iran’s defense minister says the country plans to unveil a new indigenous reconnaissance and combat drone, dubbed Hamaseh, in the coming days.…
Iran is allegedly stepping up its preparations for war with Israel
Confirmation that Israeli warplanes have carried out a series of air strikes in Syria against consignments of missiles being shipped to Hizbollah in southern…
IRGC ready to counter threats of all kind: IRGC cmdr.
An Iranian commander says Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is ready to counter all enemy threats and defend the country against…
Photos: Iran Army’s Ground Forces reveal indigenous helicopter simulator
Iran unveiled the first home-made mobile helicopter simulator for 214 Chopper in a bid to facilitate flight training of the pilot students.…
Iran ready to ‘train’ Syria army, says commander
TEHRAN: Iran is ready to help “train” the Syrian army if Damascus seeks such assistance, the commander of the Islamic republic’s army ground forces, General Ahmad…
Iran manufactures new indigenous submarine: Defense minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi says Iran has manufactured a new indigenous submarine, which will be launched in the near…
Israeli head of military intel discussed Syria, Iran in secret Beijing visit
PM Netanyahu to depart just 10 days after head of Military Intelligence Maj. Gen. Aviv Kochavi’s secret visit to China, centered on two…
Iran to use new mine-sweeping system in Persian Gulf
MOSCOW, May 4 (RIA Novosti) – Iran will soon put into service a new mine-sweeping system in the Persian Gulf, Navy Commander…
Israel Syria strike targeted Iran missiles to Hezbollah: source
(Reuters) – Israel carried out its second air strike in days on Syria early on Sunday, a Western intelligence source said, in an attack…
Israel air strike on Syria ‘is a message to Iran and the US’
Richard Spencer, Middle East Correspondent, says that Israel’s airstrike on Syria is more than just an attempt to stop weapons falling into the…
Iran to boost navy with indigenous destroyer, minesweeping system: Cmdr.
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has announced that an indigenous destroyer and a new naval minesweeping system will join the…
Waste not, strike Iran not
There’s no question that the Israel Defense Forces’ budget is overstuffed and could use a good trimming. But when it comes to…
Most Iranian-Americans oppose military strike on Iran: Poll
Most Iranian-Americans have expressed opposition to a military strike by the United States or Israel against Iran, according to an opinion poll…
Iranian Army’s Ground Forces to test new indigenous missiles: Cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the Ground Forces of Iran’s Army will test-fire new indigenous missiles in upcoming military exercises in central…
War with Iran: Is Chuck Hagel giving Israel the green light?
Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel made a trip to Israel last week to offer yet more military handouts to the region’s most militarized country. Hagel…
PM: Iran hasn’t reached ‘red line’ in nuke program
(Reuters) – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday Iran had not crossed the “red line” he set for its nuclear program, despite an…
Bennett responds to Olmert’s statements on Iran in NY
Habayit Hayehudi Chairman Naftali Bennett referred at the opening of the factional meeting, to statements made by former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert…
Ashkenazi: We can deal with attack on Iran
Former Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi said at the Jerusalem Post Conference on Sunday that Israel “will be able to deal with the consequences…
Steinitz: Iran equal to 30 nuclear N. Koreas
NEW YORK – Iran is equal to 30 nuclear North Koreas, Strategic Affairs Minister Yuval Steinitz stated at the 2013 Jerusalem Post…