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.
New US Congress Using Old Ways in New Year: Sanctions and Military Threat
An Iranian Parliament member says the US, particularly its new Congress, is trying to use Iran’s missile program as a new pretext for adopting further anti-Iran policies in the future.
Leader Warns of Enemy Plots to Destroy Iran’s National Authority
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei referred to the increased attacks against the Iranian Judiciary, and warned that the enemy is seeking to destroy Iran’s “national power.”
Iranian Parliament Approves Plan on Protection of Nuclear Facilities
An additional clause to Iran’s Sixth Development Plan ratified by the Iranian Parliament urges the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to arrange a national plan to protect nuclear facilities.
Iran’s Leader Calls for Efforts to Ensure High Turnout in Upcoming Presidential Votes
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei has stressed the need for plans to ensure security of the upcoming presidential election in Iran by upholding the rule of law and attract the maximum number of voters, the interior minister said.
Iran Detains 21 Foreign Fishermen for Fishing Rare Species in Persian Gulf (+Video)
Iranian forces have arrested 21 crew members of three fishing boats belonging to Arab states of Persian Gulf after reportedly trespassing on Iran’s territorial waters and trying to fish rare species near Kish Island.
Iran Warns US Aircraft to Stay Away from Drill Zone
The Iranian Air Defence has warned several fighter jets and drones belonging to the US Navy not to approach the airspace of a military exercise underway in Iran’s southern areas, spokesman for the war game said.
Except for Nuclear Weapon, Iran May Develop Other Types of Power: Leader
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the need for enhancement of Iran’s defensive power and the development of various types of non-nuclear powers in the face of enmity by different parties against the country.
Massive Air Defence Drill Underway South of Iran
The Iranian Air Defence units from the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have started a large-scale exercise in the country’s southern regions on Monday morning, involving more than 17,000 military forces.
Iran Is the Only Haven for Muslim People: Leader’s Advisor
A senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati regretted that Islamic countries suffer from a lack of efficient politicians and security, and called Iran the only safe haven for Muslim people.
Takfiri Terrorism Threatens Security of Entire World: Iran’s DM
Iran’s defense minister warned the creators of Takfiri terrorism, including the US and reactionary Arab states, that such a menace is not confined to Syria or Iraq alone, but threatens security all over the world.
Iran Kicks Off Large-Scale Air Defence Drill
The Iranian Air Defense started a massive exercise in the country’s southern regions on Monday morning, involving more than 17,000 military forces.
Iran, an Oasis of Peace Where Christians Are Living in Full Security: Archbishop of Tehran
The Chaldean Catholic Archbishop of Tehran Ramzi Garmou hailed Iran’s peace and security in a region engulfed by war and insecurity, saying that Christians have a peaceful life in the country.
Israeli-Saudi Plots for Insecurity in Iran Foiled: IRGC Chief
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari lashed out at the Israeli and Saudi regimes for their attempts to incite insecurity in Iran, saying the Islamic Republic has thwarted all of those plots.
Quadcopter Shot Down in Tehran over Security Concerns
A drone reportedly used for making a documentary film was shot down in central Tehran this morning after “unintentionally” trespassing on a prohibited airspace near the house of Iran’s Leader and the President’s office, officials noted.
Iran, Russia Defense Ministers Urge Firm Fight against Terrorism in Syria
The defense ministers of Iran and Russia have stressed the importance of proceeding with a firm fight against terrorism in Syria, following the liberation of the strategic city of Aleppo from the foreign-backed militants.
Iran Eyes Closer Ties with S. Africa against Terrorism, Organized Crimes
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan hailed South Africa for its common views with Iran on many global issues, stressing that the two countries can effectively tackle terrorism and organized crimes with concerted action.
Iranian Army Unveils New Indigenous Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran.
Army Wraps Up War Game in Southeast Iran
Iran’s Army Ground Force concluded a large-scale military exercise in southeastern parts of the country on Tuesday.
IRGC Chief Urges Basij to Focus on Strategic Activities
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari called on the new commander of Basij (mobilization) Force to focus efforts on “strategic and influential” activities.
Israel Sole Inherent Crisis in West Asia: Iran official
The Israeli regime is the sole inherent crisis in West Asia and all other crises in the region are bogus, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) says.
Iranian Army Holds War Game in Southeastern Regions
Iran’s Army Ground Force began large-scale military exercises in the country’s southeastern parts on Sunday.
Enemy within Reach of Iran’s Armed Forces: Commander
A top Iranian military official warned the US government against any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic and said the enemy is completely within the reach of Iran’s armed forces.
Iran’s Leader Appoints New Commander of IRGC’s Basij Force
Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed a new commander for the Basij [Voluntary] Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iran Producing Better Ballistic Missiles at Lower Costs: IRGC Commander
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force highlighted Iran’s capability to produce ballistic missiles with more accuracy and use innovative homegrown methods to reduce manufacturing costs.
Iran Rejects International Drug Cartels’ Transit Offer
Iran’s Police says the country has rejected multiple “tempting proposals” by international drug kingpins that not a single cargo of narcotics will be distributed in Iran anymore if it agrees to provide a safe route for the transit of drugs to Europe.
