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Latest Security News in Iran – Defence and military news, including stories from neighbouring states and the troubled region which might be important for Iran. This section contains news on the Armed Forces, the IRGC, intelligence services, and border guards.
Iranian Army Holds War Game in Southeastern Regions
Iran’s Army Ground Force began large-scale military exercises in the country’s southeastern parts on Sunday.
Enemy within Reach of Iran’s Armed Forces: Commander
A top Iranian military official warned the US government against any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic and said the enemy is completely within the reach of Iran’s armed forces.
Iran’s Leader Appoints New Commander of IRGC’s Basij Force
Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed a new commander for the Basij [Voluntary] Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran Producing Better Ballistic Missiles at Lower Costs: IRGC Commander
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force highlighted Iran’s capability to produce ballistic missiles with more accuracy and use innovative homegrown methods to reduce manufacturing costs.
Iran Rejects International Drug Cartels’ Transit Offer
Iran’s Police says the country has rejected multiple “tempting proposals” by international drug kingpins that not a single cargo of narcotics will be distributed in Iran anymore if it agrees to provide a safe route for the transit of drugs to Europe.
IRGC’s Light Aircraft Crashes in Saravan, Pilot Martyred
A gyroplane flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for reconnaissance operations crashed in Iran’s southeastern border town of Saravan on Thursday, killing the pilot.
US Claims of Chopper Harassment in Hormuz Strait ‘Propaganda Campaign’: IRGC
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday dismissed as fictitious and “propaganda campaign” US claims that an IRGC vessel has pointed its weapon at an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington Claims Iranian Vessel Has Pointed Weapon at US Chopper
Two US defence officials have claimed that an Iranian vessel has pointed its weapon at a US military helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, in what they describe an “unsafe and unprofessional” move.
Leader Urges Iranian Navy’s Stronger Presence in High Seas
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called for enhancement of the Iranian naval forces’ presence in international waters and expanding the Navy’s power in balance with the merit of the Islamic Establishment.
IRGC Commander Warns of Soft Threats
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari referred to soft threats as the most dangerous type of perils Iran is facing, saying that military threats have turned into opportunities for the country.
Army Commander: Iran’s Indigenous Vessels Ready for Naval Voyages
Iran’s Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi praised the Navy’s capabilities, saying two homegrown watercraft are ready for naval missions in places as far as the Atlantic Ocean.
Russia Agrees to Iran’s Condition for Purchase of Su-30 Jets: DM
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday that Moscow has accepted Tehran’s terms on “joint investment and supplying technology” for the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets.
Iran Escorted over 3,800 Ships in Gulf of Aden: Navy chief
Iran’s Navy chief says its forces have escorted 3,844 commercial ships to ensure their safe passage in the Gulf of Aden, where pirates are active.
No Iranian Military Forces in Iraq’s Mosul: IRGC Commander
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) rejected claims that Iran has dispatched its forces to neighboring Iraq to take part in a massive operation to liberate Mosul from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.
Deputy Army Commander: Iran to Buy New Fighter Jets
Lieutenant Army Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced plans to enhance the capabilities of the country's air force by purchasing new warplanes.
End of ISIS Imminent: Iran’s Army Chief
Iran’s Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi predicted that ISIS will be wiped out in the near future.
Iranian Navy Deploys Warships in Atlantic Ocean
Iranian Navy Commander announced the country's plans to expand naval presence in international waters, and said a flotilla of warships has now been deployed in the Atlantic Ocean.
Leader Appoints New Iranian Army Second-in-Command
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan as the second-in-command of the Iranian Army.
Iran Has Bought Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft
A senior Iranian MP says the country has purchased the most advanced type of Russian fighter jet which is only sold to the Russian army.
Russian Navy’s Research Vessel Berths at Iranian Port
A Russian Navy’s vessel, dubbed Yantar, utilized for oceanography and research projects, docked at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas, by the Persian Gulf, on Friday.
Iran to Unveil Homegrown Copter, Tank
Iran’s Defense Ministry is going to unveil a homegrown helicopter and an advanced tank in the near future, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Wednesday.
Iran Defuses ISIS Bombing Plot, Confiscates 2 Tonnes of Explosives
Iran’s security forces have confiscated nearly two tonnes of explosives from Daesh terrorists in the city of Garmsar, southeast of the capital Tehran, an Iranian security official says.
Iran Defence might Not Open to Talks, Compromise: Qassemi
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic’s missile power is a matter of defence, which is not open to any negotiations or compromise at all.
Iran Pursuing Release of Sailors Abducted by Somalian Pirates
Iran is willing to pay the money demanded by Somalian pirates to release Iranian abducted sailors, but European countries prevent Tehran from doing so, an Iranian official says.
Iran Ready for Joint Military Drills with China: Top General
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri voiced the country’s willingness to hold joint military exercises with China, highlighting the resolve to develop “strategic relations” between Tehran and Beijing.
