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's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.
Iranian security forces killed the operational commander of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group during a large-scale counterterrorism operation in southeastern Iran, state media reported.
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian hailed the country’s Army as an indispensable pillar of national security during a ceremony commemorating Army Day on Friday.
A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that Iran's national security and military capabilities are not up for any negotiations under any circumstances.
A ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus was held Sunday evening at Tehran’s Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Mosque.
The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, described Iran's armed forces as the country's fortress and a refuge for the nation against any aggressor, stating that the country's progress has caused anger and frustration among Iran's adversaries.
Iran's deputy interior minister for security affairs has raised public health concerns regarding undocumented Afghan migrants, acknowledging they account for approximately 25% of tuberculosis cases in Iran.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that a terrorist cell linked to Daesh which had planned to carry out attacks during the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) celebrations in Kurdistan province, Western Iran, was identified and eliminated before it could take any action.
The Public and Revolution Prosecutor of Taybad, located in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, announced a significant 50 percent decrease in the number of unauthorized Afghan nationals attempting to enter Iran last year compared to 2023.
The Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has stated that the measures taken by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in response to the letter from US President Donald Trump were based on the principle that Tehran is not the instigator of a war, but it will respond with full force to any threat.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran emphasized that the Zionist and American seditions in the region will not be able to halt the rapid decline and collapse of the Zionist regime.
Two foreign tankers, named "Star 1" and "Vintage," were seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) from fuel smuggling networks in the central waters of the Persian Gulf.
On the occasion of Farvardin 12th (April 1st), the anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement warning all enemies that any threat, aggression, warmongering, or violation of Islamic Iran’s sovereignty will be met with a severe response, multiplied force, and an offensive approach.
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, emphasized that the Islamic Republic will never negotiate over its missile power or the capabilities of the Axis of Resistance
Iran's Army and the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), in separate statements on the eve of the International Quds Day, launched scathing attacks against Israel while mobilizing supporters for nationwide rallies on Friday.
The commander of Iran’s Quds Force says the Islamic Republic will continue supporting Palestinians until they achieve their ultimate goal of liberating Palestine and the holy city of Quds from the Zionists.
The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a “missile megacity"— one of its largest underground such facilities.
A US MQ-4C surveillance drone retreated after being confronted by Iranian fighter jets near Iran’s airspace on Monday night, according to a report by Fars News Agency.
The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that while Iran will never seek to initiate a war, it remains determined to deliver a resolute response to any threats or onslaught by the enemies.
An armed attack by unidentified assailants late Saturday evening in southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan left an IRGC guard dead and another injured.
Iran’s Navy successfully conducted day and night aerial target shooting operations as part of the 2025 Maritime Security Belt joint drills with China and Russia in the northern Indian Ocean, a senior commander has stated.
Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Army's Navy commander, dismisses US President Donald Trump’s remarks that the US is more powerful than Iran, China, and Russia, calling the remark “delusional.”
