Security
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.
Iran Blasts French FM’s Threatening Remarks
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has lashed out at the anti-Iran comments made by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian ahead of his visit to Tehran.
“Dismantling of US Nukes Precondition for Talks on Iran’s Missile Program”
A top Iranian military commander has conditioned talks over Tehran’s missile program on the destruction of the West’s nuclear and long-range arms.
IRGC Totally Prepared to Thwart Enemy Plots: Chief Commander
Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the military force is capable of coping with any insecurity and thwart any plot hatched by the enemies.
Iran President Hails Gen. Soleimani for Standing Up to ISIS Terrorists
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has lauded IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for helping Iraq and Syria in their campaign against terrorists.
Iranian Military, Police Officials in Pakistan for Talks
Two senior military and police commanders of Iran have travelled to Islamabad to hold negotiations with Pakistani counterparts and officials.
“Those behind Recent Riots in Tehran Backed by Foreigners”
There is evidence that proves elements who raided a police station in northern Tehran Monday in apparent support for the dervish community were being supported by foreign governments, a senior judicial official said.
Iran, Azerbaijan to Jointly Produce Military Equipment
Iran and the Azerbaijan Republic have agreed to work together to jointly produce military equipment.
Minister Blasts Rioters’ Deadly Attack on Police Forces in Tehran
Iranian Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli decried a recent attack on security forces in northern Tehran by members of the Gonabadi Dervishes, a Sufi community in Iran, and said all those behind the incident would be dealt with “decisively”.
Azeri President Welcomes Closer Cooperation with Iran
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says his government embraces greater collaboration between Tehran and Baku, particularly in defence industries.
Acts of Violence by Any Group Not Tolerated: Iran President
Iran’s president says all ideologies are respected, but violence by any group or entity, especially acts of violence and insult against police and security forces, are definitely condemned.
Iran DM in Baku to Boost Defence Ties
Iran’s defence minister has arrived in Azerbaijan’s Baku at the head of a high-ranking delegation to explore ways of broadening defence collaboration between the two countries.
Two Qatari Fishing Boats Seized in Iranian Waters
Two Qatari vessels encroaching upon Iranian territorial waters in the Persian Gulf have been seized.
THAAD System to Fail When US Allies Hit by Hundreds of Missiles: Iran
A senior Iranian commander has referred to the failure of US-made missile defence systems in countering minor attacks on the US allies in the Middle East, saying they won’t help their owners when they are targeted by hundreds of missiles.
Iranian Navy’s Flotilla Berths at Sri Lanka Port
The Iranian Navy’s 50th flotilla of warships berthed at Sri Lanka’s port of Colombo on Friday morning.
Iran FM Says His Phone Tapped during Nuclear Talks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his cell phone grew as hot as an iron during the negotiations with six world powers on Tehran’s nuclear program which resulted in the conclusion of the Iran nuclear deal.
IRGC Chief-Commander Praises Shiite-Sunni Unity in Iran
The chief commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has hailed the peaceful coexistence among Iranian Shia and Sunni Muslims, saying all plots hatched by enemies to undermine national unity and solidarity in the country have been thwarted.
Iran’s Police Makes 90 Arrests to Control Forex Market (+Video)
Ten exchange facilities have been closed down and 90 foreign currency dealers arrested in a police raid in Tehran aimed at controlling the surging forex rates mainly caused by non-economic factors.
“Enemies Used Reptiles to Spy on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities”
A former chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the enemy may use reptiles as well as individuals under the guise of tourists and scientists for espionage.
US Bases in Mideast within Range of Iran Missiles: Top General
Iran has managed to promote its military capabilities in spite of the US sanctions, and is now capable enough of targeting America’s bases in the region, said the IRGC Lieutenant Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami.
IRGC Says Enemies Can Never Undermine Iran’s Missile Power
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) hailed Iran as the most powerful country in the West Asia region and said the Islamic Republic will never allow the enemy to undermine its defense capabilities, including the missile power.
Iran Starts Mass Production of Drone Armed with Precision-Guided Bomb
Iran has inaugurated the mass production line of a new tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, which is armed with a precision-guided bomb.
Man Shot Down after Trying to Enter Iran President’s Office with Machete
Iranian security forces have shot at and wounded a man who was trying to illegally enter the Iranian president’s office while carrying a machete and wearing a shroud.
Number of Flights over Iran’s Sky Tripled: Commander
The number of flights crossing Iran’s sky has increased by three times over the past years thanks to the country’s airspace security, said the Commander of the Iranian Army's Khatam al-Anbia Air Defence Base.
Security Forces Seize 2.9-Tonne Drug Haul in SE Iran
Iran’s intelligence forces have seized a huge drug haul in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan province.
Iran to Boost Defence Power as Long as Threats Exist: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated that the Islamic Republic will increase its defence capabilities as far as there are new threats by its enemies.
