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.
FM Highlights Iran’s Immunity to Threats
The Iranian nation’s support for the Islamic Republic has remarkably immunized the country against threats and foreign pressure, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said.
Iran, China Ink Deal on Defence Cooperation
The defence ministers of Iran and China signed an agreement in Tehran on Monday to enhance military and defence cooperation between the two countries.
Iran’s Security Index Rising on Daily Basis: Intelligence Minister
Iran’s Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says the country’s security index is increasing on a daily basis, while most parts of the world are witnessing a downward trend in the same field.
IRGC Developing Gigantic Version of New High-Speed Craft
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy is manufacturing a jumbo-sized version of a new high-speed military vessel that was brought into service in September, a top commander announced.
Leader’s Military Aide Warns Iraqi Kurdistan against Cooperation with Iran’s Enemies
A top military aide to Iran’s Leader warned officials of the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, especially the Barzanis, against cooperation with Iran's enemies and terrorists.
ISIS Once Got Hit by Iran near Border: General
Members of the ISIS terrorist group in Iraq were once hit by Iranian military forces at a distance of 40 kilometres from the border, a high-ranking Iranian military official said.
Iran’s Parliament Bans Carrying, Selling, Making Cold Weapons
In a law passed by the Iranian Parliament on Wednesday, no on in Iran will be allowed to carry, sell, and manufacture any type of cold weapons.
Iranian Navy’s 44th Flotilla Docks at Tanzania Port
The 44th Fleet of the Iranian Navy moored at Dar es Salaam port on Tanzania’s Indian Ocean coast on Saturday morning.
Muslims in Final Stages of Defeating Enemy: Iranian Commander
A senior Iranian commander has hailed the resistance of the Muslim world against its enemies, saying the Muslims across the globe are now in the last phases of overcoming their adversaries.
Enemies Seek to Divert Attention from Israeli Crimes: Shamkhani
A senior Iranian official has warned that the global arrogance has been sowing discord among Muslim nations to divert attention from Israel’s crimes.
IRGC ‘Most Powerful Armed Force’ in Middle East: Commander
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari highlighted the military might of his forces, saying the IRGC is the strongest armed force in the Middle East.
US Version of Human Rights Boosts Terrorists: Iran Defense Chief
Iran’s defense minister says the American version of human rights works in the interest of Takfiri terror groups, adding that Washington and its allies rush to save the terrorists whenever they suffer losses on the battlefield.
Infiltration Plots Fully Monitored by Iran’s Intelligence Forces: Minister
Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alawi stressed that there is not a single hostile move with the purpose of infiltration out of sight of the Iranian intelligence forces.
Iran Cooperating with Iraq to Ensure Security for Pilgrims: Commander
The commander of Iran’s border police said the country is in constant interaction with neighboring Iraq to ensure the security of pilgrims who are flocking to the Arab country to visit the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shiite Imam.
Iran Neutralizing Constant Enemy Plots: Intelligence Minister
Iranian Intelligence Minister Mahmoud Alavi says Iran has been identifying and neutralizing enemy schemes seeking to create sectarian divide within the country.
Iran’s Diplomatic Leverage Inspired by Defense Power: Commander
Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali called for constant efforts to boost the country’s defense capabilities, describing them as the factor encouraging Iranian diplomats in political negotiations.
Iran Sentences 6 US Spies to 10 Years in Jail
Six Iranian nationals have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each over charges of espionage and collaboration with the US government.
US Didn’t Dare to Attack Iran Although It Was Likely to Do So: IRGC Commander
The IRGC commander says the US was ready to attack Iran in mid-2000s, but they didn’t dare to invade the country.
Iran Air Force Conducts e-warfare Drills
Iran’s Air Force has successfully conducted electronic warfare as part of large-scale three-day military drills in the central province of Isfahan.
Commander Hits Back at Kerry for Anti-Iran Allegations
A top Iranian military official hit back at US Secretary of State John Kerry for accusing Iran of adopting threatening regional policies, saying Washington itself is notorious for wreaking havoc in the Middle East region and killing thousands of people.
US Secretary of Energy: Iran’s Missile Program Was Never Part of Negotiations
The US Secretary of Energy says the talks between Iran and world powers, which led to the finalization of a nuclear deal known as JCPOA, was just focused on Tehran’s nuclear energy program, not its missile capabilities.
Iran Foils Plot by Takfiri Terrorists in Fars Province
Takfiri terrorists seem to be extending the scope of their operations into the central parts of Iran. In the most recent operation, which was foiled by Iranian security forces, they have been trying to infiltrate into Fars Province.
Iran Shut Downs 700 Dating Websites
Iranian Cyber Police has closed 700 dating websites, Iranian media reported on Monday, October 10.
Iran to Revise Capital Punishment in Near Future: Official
Head of Iran’s Supreme Human Rights Council has told a Brazilian daily that Tehran will make amendments to its laws that sentence criminals to death penalty.
Iranian General Slams US Democrats’ Hypocrisy in Election Campaign
A high-ranking Iranian military official took a swipe at the US Democratic Party for its fraudulent conduct in the electoral campaign ahead of the US presidential election and distorting the reality about its failed policies toward Iraq and Syria.
