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Iran, Pakistan Navies to Hold Joint Drills

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has expressed hope that Iran and Pakistan navies could hold joint drills during the current Iranian calendar year.

Iran Assumes Presidency of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2018 kicked off in Tehran, marking the greatest military conference in Iran’s history.

Iran Not to Bow to US, Allies: Top General

Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the country will never kowtow to the United States and its allies.

Iran Leader Calls for Further Unity between Army, IRGC

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for further unity between the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran President Vows Not to Restrict Social Media

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says removing the monopoly of foreign messaging apps by reinforcing domestic ones does not mean other social networks must be restricted.

Tehran to Host Biggest Int’l Military Symposium Next Week

The Iranian capital Tehran is set to host the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), the biggest of its kind in the country’s history.

Iran Leader Urges Intelligence Forces’ Vigilance against Hostile Plots

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has urged the Iranian intelligence apparatus to keep a watchful eye on adversaries and work harder to foil their plots, as hostile powers have taken a more confrontational approach towards Iran.

Iran DM in Iraq for High-Level Talks

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has traveled to neighboring Iraq for talks on various issues, including ways to boost defense cooperation between the Islamic Republic and the Arab country.

Top Iranian Officials Leave Telegram Messaging App

A number of channels on the Telegram messaging service attributed to top Iranian officials, including that of the Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, have stopped activities on Wednesday morning in a move that may signal the imminent blocking of the messenger.

Iran Unveils New Missile System on National Army Day

The Iranian Army has put on display a new home-grown missile system named “Kamin-II” during its annual parade marking the National Army Day in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran to Keep Boosting Defence Power to Promote Regional Peace: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed his government will do its best to help increase the country’s military power, saying Iran’s defence might could help promote peace in the chaotic Middle East.

Iran Foils Terrorist Attack on Post near Pakistan Border

Iranian security forces have thwarted a terrorist attack in the southeast of the country in an operation during which several border guards and terrorists were killed and wounded.

Iran Seizes Hauls of Explosives at Eastern Borders

Iranian intelligence forces have seized a large cargo of explosive devices along eastern borders.

Assad Praises Russian Weapons’ Supremacy over US Missiles

Russian lawmakers say Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has commended Soviet air defence systems, which helped Damascus repel 71 Western missiles.

“US-Made Patriot System Can’t Help Saudis Intercept Yemeni Missiles”

A senior Iranian commentator says Saudi Arabia has spent a hefty amount of money to purchase the US-made cutting-edge patriot missiles but what it has received cannot intercept the missiles fired by Yemen’s Ansarullah fighters at the Kingdom.

12 Arrested in Tehran over Illegal Currency Exchange

Tehran’s police chief says 12 unlicensed dealers accused of disrupting Iran’s currency market have been arrested on Tuesday, as part of measures to stabilise the rial that has been going down in recent weeks.

DM Warns Adversaries against Testing Iran’s Power

Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has cautioned the country’s enemies not to test its defence capabilities, saying such a mistake could receive a “crushing” response.

Iran’s Great Skill in Countering Security Threats Globally Known: IRGC

IRGC Chief-Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran has developed great skills in eliminating military and security threats, and it managed to overcome many of them in the last Iranian year despite increased efforts by its adversaries to sow insecurity inside the country.

Iran Says Reports of Israeli Planes’ Incursion “Rubbish Talk”

A top military commander says recent rumors about Israeli warplanes having made undetected incursions into Iran's airspace are not worthy of a response.

Leader: Violating People’s Privacy in Iranian Messaging Apps ‘Haram’

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the officials must respect the security and privacy of the users of Iranian messaging apps.

Iran Ready to React to Any Aggression in Persian Gulf: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is observing all movements and is ready for any defensive and aggressive reaction while it also seeks to manage accidents and prevent more conflicts in the region, particularly the Persian Gulf.

Iranian Lawmakers to Hold Meeting on Blocking Telegram

A senior Iranian MP says the Parliament’s Economic and National Security Commissions are to hold a joint meeting to discuss the filtering of the popular messaging app Telegram.

Iranian Databases Target of Attacks Caused by Cisco Switch Flaw

A flaw in Cisco switches has allowed hackers to target critical infrastructure in many countries with cyberattacks including Iran.

Iran Calls for Enhanced Military Ties with Pakistan

Iran’s defence minister has underlined the need for expansion of defence and military cooperation between Tehran and Islamabad.

Extremism in Mideast Legacy of US, Israel: Iran DM

Iran’s defence minister says extremism in the Middle East is a result of the policies pursued by the United States and the Israeli regime.

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