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IRGC Launches Retaliatory Attacks on Terrorists’ Positions

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has launched retaliatory attacks on positions of anti-Iran terrorist groups along the Iranian borders with the Iraqi Kurdistan region.

Iran Denies Attempting to Stop British Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, the IRGC, has denied the UK's claim that Iranian speedboats tried to seize a British oil Tanker in the Persian Gulf in reaction to the recent seizure of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

‘Britons Initiated Insecurity’, Iran President Warns UK

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United Kingdom about the consequences of its recent move to seize an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.

Terrorists Kill 3 IRGC Forces in Northwest Iran

A terrorist attack on the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps forces killed three servicemen in Iran’s northwestern city of Piranshahr on Tuesday.

Iran Not to Lose Any War on Ground: IRGC Chief

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami said the IRGC’s great capabilities guarantee that Iran will never lose a war on the ground.

Iran’s Top General Warns of Due Response to UK Tanker Seizure

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that the Islamic Republic will respond to the UK's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar in due time.

DM Says Iran Not to Tolerate UK’s Maritime Piracy

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has lashed out at the United Kingdom for illegally seizing an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar, saying the country will not tolerate London’s “maritime piracy”.

‘US Asks Iran to Let It Conduct Limited, Face-Saving Operation’

A senior Iranian general has revealed that Washington, through diplomatic channels, recently asked Tehran to allow it to conduct a small-scale operation in the Iranian airspace in order to save its face following the IRGC’s shoot-down of a US spy drone.

Enemy Gradually Understanding Iran’s Real Power: IRGC

Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the enemies are gradually understanding the real power of the Islamic Republic.

Iran Defuses Bomb Planted in Pressure Cooker

The Iranian Police have defused a bomb planted in a pressure cooker at a residential area in the southeastern city of Zahedan, a commander said.

Police Denies Poppy Cultivation in Iran

A senior Iranian Police commander has quashed rumors about opium poppy cultivation in the country.

Fear of War Evident in US’ Behaviours: IRGC Chief

A senior Iranian military commander says the enemies are now scared of waging a war against Iran, and the country has managed to neutralize and cushion the blow from the enemy’s power and policies.

Iran in Possession of Unique Secret Weapons: General

A senior Iranian commander has warned the enemy against making any wrong move in dealing with Iran, saying the country possesses secret weapons.

2 IRGC Forces Killed in Clash with Terrorists in Iran

Two local forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have been killed in an exchange of fire with a team of terrorists in Iran’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.

Iran Leader Appoints New Military Commanders

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has appointed the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces as well as the new commander of the IRGC’s Basij Organization.

Iran May Execute CIA-Trained Spies Working at Sensitive Centres

Iran's Judiciary spokesman says a number of spies trained by the US' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) working at sensitive Iranian military centres have been arrested, and may receive death penalties for espionage.

Army Chief Says No Sign of War Despite Iran’s Vigilance

Commander of the Iranian Army has dismissed the possibility of the outbreak of a war, noting, however, that the Islamic Republic maintains a constant level of preparedness fit for the “night of attack”.

US in No Position to Obliterate Iran: FM Zarif

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Iran threats on Twitter, saying that the United States "is not in a position to obliterate Iran."

Neither US, nor Others Bold Enough to Attack Iran: IRGC

A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) no country would dare to stage an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.

Iran Prepared to Confront Any Aggression, Rouhani Tells Macron

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is not seeking a war with the US but is ready to confront any aggression.

Some European States in Cahoots with Drug Cartels: Iran

Certain European states are involved in organized drug trafficking, Iran’s Judiciary chief said, deploring the West for inaction on the war against narcotics whose burden falls on Iran.

IRGC Clashes with Terrorist Cell in Northwestern Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says it has dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the “global arrogance” that intended to infiltrate into the northwestern borders of the country.

US Sanctions Hindering Fight against Narcotics: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Moammad Javad Zarif says the US and certain western countries are hindering the fight against narcotics, and thus are responsible for the consequences.

Iran Can Repeat Crushing Response to US Drone Incursion: Commander

Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed a recent move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to shoot down an intruding US spy drone as a “crushing response” and said it can be repeated anytime.

Iran Says 33 Million Cyber Attacks Thwarted in Past Year

Iran’s minister of communications, Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, says Tehran has managed to foil 33 million cyber attacks, including the one recently claimed by the US, during the past year.

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