IRNA - The Naval force Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran considers the presence of pirates in the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Bab-el-Mandeb as political- economic game saying the pirates are provided information and equipment for their activities. In an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency, Admiral Hossein Khanzadi ...

IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Thursday and picked headlines from 15 of them. IFP has simply translated the headlines and does not vouch for their accuracy. Expression of readiness by the judiciary chief to put on trial those who sparked unrest in the country by disputing the results of the 2009 presidential elections appeared ...

TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Naval forces successfully fired two home-made marine cruise missiles named 'Nour' and 'Nasr' on the fifth day of the massive Mohammad Rasoulallah (PBUH) drills in the Southern and Southeastern parts of the country.     By Fars News Agency

[caption id="attachment_131998" align="alignright" width="170"] This file photo shows Iranian naval forces during a mission in the Indian Ocean.[/caption] Irans naval forces have once again managed to repel a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker near the Gulf of Aden, inflicting heavy losses on the assailants, the commander of Irans Navy says. An ...

Tehran, Sept 17m IRNA- Iranian naval forces rescued a Chinese container vessel surrendered by pirates in the Gulf of Adan on Wednesday morning. The Chinese vessel was heading towards Indian Ocean from Singapore when it was attacked by armed pirates riding in five speedboats. The 31st Fleet of warships rushed to help the Chinese tanker as soon as ...

Daily look at Irans late-breaking news and upcoming events:   Final nuclear deal possible if sextet refrains from maximum demands: Ravanchi An Iranian deputy foreign minister emphasized that the nuclear talks between Tehran and the six major world powers would result in an agreement if the sextet refrains from excessive and maximum demands,...

[caption id="attachment_103264" align="alignright" width="242"] An Iranian Army soldier stands guard on a military speed boat during naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz. (File photo)[/caption] The Islamic Republic of Irans naval forces have successfully foiled a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Red Sea, off the coast of Somalia. The ...

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan have staged a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean as part of efforts aimed at upgrading and exchanging military experience between the two neighboring states. During the one-day drill, Iranian and Pakistani naval forces rehearsed different types of military and tactical formations of vessels and ...

An Iranian Navy commander says the countrys naval forces have successfully saved an Iranian merchant vessel which had come under attack by pirates in the Gulf of Aden. Five boats with armed pirates on board approached and attacked the Iranian freighter on Monday, said Deputy Commander of the Iranian Navy for Operations Rear Admiral Siavash Jarreh....

Tehran, Oct 12, IRNA Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said naval forces will respond to any violation of the countrys national waters, stressing that Iran is the safest country in the region. Addressing a local gathering, Sayyari said ensuring security in the international waters is an important issue. The Iranian naval forces are ...

The Iranian Navy organized the first national conference on modern naval technologies in the country�s northern city of Nowshahr on Tuesday.     By Mehr News Agency