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.
Era of Unilateral Security Has Come to End: Iran’s Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unilateral security and living in ivory towers and ensuring security based on military power has come to an end since a long time ago.
Iran Ready to Let Pakistan Know How to Use Popular Forces: IRGC
A top Iranian commander says the country is ready to share with Pakistan its experience in mobilizing popular forces against enemies.
Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Security Ties
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in Tehran on an official visit, has held talks with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems
An Iranian air defence commander has announced that the flights passing Iran’s airspace during Arba’een would be closely observed using advanced radar systems.
Pakistan’s Top General Arrives in Tehran for Security Talks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Tehran at the head of a delegation of ranking military officials for talks with his Iranian counterpart and other officials.
Iran Resolved to Support Syria in Post-war Era: DM
Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been supporting its Syrian “brothers”, and is determined to help them during the post-war era.
Iran Leader Appoints New Army Commanders
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.
Gov’t to Continue Supporting Iranian Armed Forces: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the country’s Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republic’s independence and territorial integrity.
US Not Aware of IRGC Naval Forces’ High Potential: Commander
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has warned that US officials would realise the potential of IRGC Navy when their warships are drowned in the Persian Gulf.
Eight Iranian Guards Killed in Northwestern Borders
At least eight Iranian border guards have been killed in heavy clashes with terrorists in the country’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, a local official says.
Iran to Increase Precision, Accuracy of Missiles: Top General
Iran’s top military chief says the country is trying to develop precision-guided missiles with higher pin-point accuracy.
Iran Can Increase Range of Missile beyond 2,000 km: IRGC Commander
Although Iran has the capability to extend the range of its long-range missiles, the current ones with a range of 2,000 kilometers are sufficient to fulfill the country’s purposes, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said.
Iran Test-Fires Smart Bombs in Military Drills
Fighter jets of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) fired smart bombs in the main stage of a war game that kicked off in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday.
CAATSA Targeting Iran’s Economy, Not Just IRGC: Commander
The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned Washington over the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA).
Unity of IRGC, Iranian Army Defeats Enemies: Chief Commander
Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafarisays the brotherly unity of the army and the IRGC is an element that defeats the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Establishment.
Terrorist Group Smashed by IRGC in Northwestern Iran
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) forces attacked a terrorist team in the northwesternmost corner of Iran on Wednesday night, killing all of the terrorists and confiscating their weapons.
Iran’s Defensive Capabilities Not Open to Negotiation: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has once again ruled out any negotiation over the Islamic Republic’s defensive power.
Iran Sentences Mossad Agent to Death
Iran's Judiciary has announced that it has sentenced to death an agent of Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad.
Iraq, Syria, Lebanon’s Hezbollah Receiving Civil Defence Training from Iran
Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali said the organization has provided Iraq, Syria and Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement with training in civil defence.
President Downplays Allegations about Iran’s Regional Presence
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hit back at claims raised about the Islamic Republic’s regional presence and defensive power, vowing that the country will continue to pursue its interests in the region.
Iran’s Intelligence Forces Seize Cache of Weapons
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry confiscated a cargo of weapons of war from criminals in eastern parts of the country.
Iranian Girls Commit Suicide under Influence of Blue Whale Game
Two teenage girls have jumped off a pedestrian bridge in the Iranian city of Isfahan after falling prey to the deadly Blue Whale challenge, a police official said.
Iran’s Missile Program Not to Be Impacted by Any Int’l Deal
A high-ranking Iranian military commander says there are no international agreements that set limits on countries’ missile power and Iran would accept no such restrictions, either.
Iran’s Top General Meets Iranian Advisors in Frontline near Syria’s Aleppo
The Iranian military chief has praised successful counter-terrorism operations during a visit to a frontline position near the Syrian city of Aleppo, saying the terrorists are taking their last breath in the country.
Chief-Commander Praises Iranian People for Supporting IRGC
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari commended the Iranian nation for its fervent support for the IRGC following the US president’s harsh stances and described boosting the country’s defense power as a top priority.