Thursday, March 28, 2024

Security

Arms Embargo Won’t Affect Iran’s Defence Power: Top General

A senior Iranian military commander says arms embargoes will have no bearing on the country’s defence capability.

Iran Calls for Global Campaign against Illicit Drugs

A senior Iranian official has called on all countries to join hands in the fight against drug trafficking .

Iran’s Defence Power at Maximum Level Despite Toughest Sanctions: Minister

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the country has been able to outstandingly advance its defence capabilities under the toughest sanctions and political and military pressures.

Kurdish-Majority Areas in NW Iran Purged of Terrorists in Military Drills

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has purged "terrorists" from Kurdish-populated areas in the west and northwest of the country during military exercises.

Iran’s War on Drugs Serving Youth Worldwide: Official

Secretary-General of Iran’s Anti-Narcotics Headquarters has highlighted the country’s effective battle with drug trafficking, saying such genuine efforts have saved the lives of youth all over the world, regardless of their nationality.

Iranian Navy Fires New Long-Range Cruise Missiles in Combat Drill

The Iranian Navy test-fired new homegrown cruise missiles on Thursday in a military exercise in the northern parts of the Indian Ocean to hit targets at a distance of 280 kilometers.

IRGC Denies Turkey’s Claim about PKK Presence in Iran

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force dismissed the groundless claim made by Turkish officials that the PKK terrorists are on Iranian soil near the common border.

Iran Gives Death Penalty to Mossad Spy Who Aided Soleimani’s Killing

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An Iranian national has been sentenced to death for spying for the CIA and Mossad on the whereabouts of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani, who was assassinated by the US in Baghdad early this year, Iran’s Judiciary spokesman said.

Afghanistan Says Traffickers Are to Blame for Deadly Car Blaze in Iran

Afghanistan says human and drug traffickers are to blame for the deadly incident in Iran’s Yazd province in which a number of undocumented Afghans were killed and injured in a car fire.

US, Israel Were Behind 2017 Tehran Terror Attacks: Parliament Speaker

The Iranian parliament speaker believes the terrorist attack on the country’s parliament three years ago was a manifestation of the enemies’ evil plots against the nation.

US Navy Veteran Released over Health Problems: Iran Intelligence Ministry

Iran’s Intelligence Ministry says US Navy veteran Michael White has been released and deported from Iran due to deterioration of his health and for humanitarian reasons.

Top General Warns Enemies of Iran’s Harsh Response to Miscalculation

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri has cautioned the adversaries that any miscalculation, at any place and any time, will draw the Islamic Republic’s immediate and decisive retaliatory response.

All Persian Gulf Countries Duty-Bound to Ensure Regional Security: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister says security in the Persian Gulf will be in the common interest of all regional countries.

Over 110 Missile Boats Delivered to Iranian Naval Forces

112 military boats have been delivered to the Islamic Republic’s naval forces during a ceremony held in the port city of Bandar Abbas. 

US Not to Take Any Action against Iran Tankers Ahead of Nov. Elections: Analyst

An international affairs expert believes it is unlikely the US would take any direct action against Iranian tankers heading to Venezuela, and will rather continue its policies to accuse the Islamic Republic based on unfounded allegations as the presidential election draws near.

Iran Keeping Close Watch on US Military All Around World: Top General

A senior Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic will give a firm response to any mistake made by the US in any part of the world against Iran’s interests.

Iran to Give Firm Response to Disruption of Shipment to Venezuela

Iran’s Defence Minister has warned the US that in case of harassing the Iranian tankers en route to Venezuela, it will receive a decisive response from the Islamic Republic.

Iran Says Will Contonue Regular Naval Missions in Persian Gulf

An Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic of Iran's naval units will continue their regular missions in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman as before despite the US Navy's latest directive.

Iran Says Cyber Attack on Rajaee Port Foiled Successfully

Iran says it has neutralised a cyber-attack, probably launched by Israel, on its infrastructure in Rajaee Port in the south of the country.

Iran’s DM Warns of Crushing Response to Aggressors

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has warned the enemies that any threat to the Islamic Republic’s national interests and security will draw a rapid and crushing response, making a reference to the January missile attack on the US airbase of Ain al-Assad in Iraq.

Iran Arrests Human Trafficking Ringleader in Malaysia

The Iranian Police and the Interpol have dismantled a human trafficking network taking Iranian girls out of the country for sexual exploitation.

Iran’s Defence Minister Pledges Full Support for New Iraqi Government

Defence Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami has given an assurance that Iraq will have all of Iran’s defence capabilities at its disposal, saying the Islamic Republic seeks strategic partnership with the new Iraqi government.

‘US Sends 4 Warships to Caribbean for Possible Encounter with Iran Tankers’

The US Navy has sent its P8-Poseidon patrol aircraft from the VP-26 Tridents as well as four warships to the Caribbean region for possible encounter with a group of Iranian super-tankers moving fuel to Venezuela, a report says.

Iran Army Chief: 4 Military Teams Investigating Naval Tragedy

Iran’s Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says four teams of military experts are probing into the accident in a recent naval training exercise that killed 19 servicemen on board ‘Konarak’ support vessel in the country’s southeastern waters.

Iran’s Leader Orders Probe into Naval Accident

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has ordered the Iranian Army to hold an inquiry about the accident in a recent naval training exercise that resulted in the martyrdom of 19 servicemen on board ‘Konarak’ support vessel in Iran’s southeastern waters.

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