Commander: Iran in final production stage of Kowsar training jet
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is in final stages of manufacturing its new home-made training jet, ‘Kowsar’, Air Force Deputy Chief Liaison Officer General…
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Iran unveils new supersonic fighter jet
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran on Monday unveiled the second version of its indigenously-developed Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter. The supersonic warplane is a twin-seat…
Iran’s army commander: Regional events signify Islamic revolution’s influence
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi said the developments in the region are indicative of the fact that…
Iran transferred advanced weapon systems to Hezbollah
A senior Iranian commander confirmed that his country transferred advanced weapon systems to the Hezbollah terror organization. Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, Commander…
Iran to produce modern combat aircraft to trace US, Israeli stealth planes
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian Air Force commander announced on Sunday that the country is planning to build a new high-tech combat…
Air defense commander: Iran self-sufficient in building military equipment
TEHRAN (FNA)- An Iranian air defense commander underlined the inefficiency of sanctions on the country’s progress, and said Tehran has gained self-sufficiency…
Iran helps other countries fight terror: IRGC cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic has helped neighboring countries fight aggression and terror from various entities by providing them…
Tehran to unveil second generation of Saeqeh fighter jets
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Managing Director of Iran Aviation Industries Organization Manouchehr Manteqi announced on Monday that Tehran will soon unveil the second…
Iran unveils 2 home-made hovercrafts
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran on Monday unveiled two indigenized hovercrafts in its Northern territorial waters in the Caspian Sea. The two hovercrafts were…
Iran’s IRGC launches new Parmida crew boat
A new model of Iran’s first domestically manufactured crew boat has begun its maiden voyage in the Persian Gulf waters. The boat…
Larijani dismisses US threats of military attack on Iran as boastful remarks
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani underlined that the US will never end its hostilities towards Iran, but its threats to…
Deputy police chief: ISIL never dares to approach Iranian borders
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorists don’t dare to approach Iran’s borders, Iranian Deputy Police Chief…
Iran owns most powerful armor units in West Asia
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) –- The Islamic Republic of Iran Army (IRIA) Commander has stated that optimized tank systems and armored units…
Iran makes warplane landing gear test apparatus
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian experts manufactured the first homegrown testing equipment that closely mimics the extreme situations a military aircraft’s landing gear…
Commander: Iran’s military drills meant to serve as deterrent to enemy threats
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ground Force Commander Lieutenant General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan underlined that the wargames staged jointly by different units of the…
Protection of key sites, Air defense’s main duty: Iranian commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior Iranian commander gave an assurance that the Air Defense units keep a close watch on the country’s…
Iran’s new aircraft successfully passes wind tunnel test
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian experts have successfully tested a new domestically-made fighter aircraft, named ‘Borhan’, in the country’s national wind tunnel facility.…
Iran most powerful regional country: Boroujerdi
Tehran, Jan 17, IRNA – Chairman of Majlis National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said here on Saturday that despite…
ISIL not powerful enough to pose threat to Iran: Basij commander
MASHHAD (Tasnim) – Commander of Iran’s Basij (volunteer) Force Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Naqdi underlined that the Islamic State in Iraq and…
Iran news round up – January 13, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst…
Iran to unveil new electronic warfare system next month
TEHRAN (FNA)- Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmayeeli announced Iran’s plans to unveil a new home-made electronic…
Army comdr.: Recent war games experience of realtime conflict
Tehran, Jan 12, IRNA – The Army Ground Forces Commander said here Monday Mohammad Messenger of Allah (P) War Games was the…
Iran news round up – January 12, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst…
Commander: Iran standing among 10 top world nations with advanced military equipment
TEHRAN (FNA)- Senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) officials said Iran is now among the top world nations which have state-of-the-art military…
IRGC official: Enemies discouraged at military option against Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Public Relations Department General Ramezan Sharif said Iran’s enemies have shifted their…
Iran’s new drone makes maiden flight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran flew a new homegrown Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), dubbed Homa, suitably equipped for patrol and reconnaissance missions. Furnished…
Commander: Iranian Army standing firm against enemies’ threats
TEHRAN (FNA)- Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri stressed that the country’s Army with its…
Iran rational in border security: Larijani
TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Parliament speaker said Iran has been pursuing rational and accurate measures to keep security in its…
Countering US, Israel should go on: IRGC commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) described confrontation with the US and Israel as the achievements of…
Iran’s coverage: Iran, OPEC states pursuing sliding oil prices, Zanganeh says
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran, OPEC states pursuing sliding oil prices: Minister Iran and other members of…
Iran anchor of fight against insecurity in region: Police chief
Tabriz, East Azarbaijan Prov, Jan 8, IRNA – The head of Iran’s Police Brigadier General Esmaeil Ahmadi Moqaddam on Thursday said Iran’s…
Iran begins mass production of Saeqeh fighter jets
The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) has started the mass production of the indigenous Saeqeh (Thunderbolt) fighter jets. A spokesman…
Iran’s coverage: Iran must immunize itself against nuclear sanctions: Ayatollah Khamenei
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran must be immunized against sanctions: Ayatollah Khamenei Leader of the…
US will be brought to its knees: Commander
Tehran, Jan 7, IRNA – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri here on Wednesday said…
Iran able to modify all types of drones for suicide attacks: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Army Ground Force has gained the technical know-how to prepare all types of its Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)…
Iran’s coverage: Iran’s FM Zarif dismisses enrichment outside Iran
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Zarif rejects enrichment outside Iran Iran’s top negotiator in the nuclear talks…
Iran mounts chaff flare system on Jamaran destroyer to divert enemy missiles
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Navy equipped its home-made Jamaran destroyer with chaff and flare-dispensing systems to divert the missiles fired by other…
ISIL keeps distance from Iranian borders wary of crushing response
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Ahmadreza Pourdastan said ISIL evacuated areas closer than 40km to the Iranian border after…
Defense Ministry efforts lead to Iran’s stability: Commander
Tehran, Jan 6, IRNA – A senior military commander said on Tuesday that the stability of the country is resulted from efforts…
Commander: 3 new suicide combat drones tested in recent wargames
TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Iranian Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari announced on Monday that Iran has successfully tested three…