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Iran Developing Homegrown Alternative to GPS

On Wednesday, Iran’s defence minister unveiled three of the latest technological achievements made by local experts, including the transmitter of an indigenous positioning and navigation system that could be a substitute for the Global Positioning System (GPS).

Navy 40th Flotilla Returns Home, Ending 55-Day Mission

The 40th flotilla of Iran's Navy returned home on Wednesday Jun 1 after its 55-day mission to remote waters.

Recently Freed Greek Prisoner: 4 Iranian Diplomats Alive in Israeli Jail

A Greek prisoner who was recently freed from an Israeli jail disclosed that the four Iranian diplomats who had been abducted by Phalange forces in Northern Lebanon in 1982 are still alive and in Israel's custody, media reports said.

IRGC General: Western Civilization on the Wane

A lieutenant commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that Western civilization has plundered oppressed nations and is now on the verge of collapse, noting that an Islamic civilization is rising in its place with a message of peace and prosperity for the world.

Police: Government Website Hackers Traced to Arab States

Iran’s Cyber Police Chief General Kamal Hadianfar said a recent cyber-attack against a government website has been traced back to IP addresses in three Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia.

13 Tons of Drugs Seized in 1 Month in South-Eastern Iran

Over 13 tons of illicit drugs have been seized in Sistan and Baluchestan province in the south-east of Iran over the April 19-May 20 period, provincial Police Chief Brigadier General Hossein Rahimi said on Saturday May 28.

Iraqi MP Defends Gen. Soleimani in Response to Bahraini FM’s Remarks

Hanan Al Fatlawi, a member of the Iraqi Parliament, downplayed the recent remarks by the Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa,...

Commander Warns of Cyber Sanctions against Iran

Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali raised the alarm about possible sanctions against the country in cyberspace, calling for plans to develop domestic data networks in order to reduce dependence on foreign systems.

The First Cyber Shots of a New Cyber War?

After a cyber-attack on an Iranian official website, allegedly launched by a Saudi hacking team, Iranian cyber activists hacked a couple of Saudi websites...

General Rejects Slowdown in Iran’s Missile Tests

A senior Iranian military official reiterated on Saturday that a comprehensive nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers places no restriction on the country’s missile tests.

Iran to Hold Cyber War Games in Coming Months: Official

Head of Iran’s Civil Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali said that the country plans to stage specialized war games in the coming months to increase its cyber defence capabilities.

No Need for Iranian Military Presence in Iraq: General Soleimani

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force said that Iran will take action against terrorist groups in Iraq only if the country’s Marja (religious leadership) deems it necessary.

Pakistan Wants More Border Crossings with Iran

Pakistan commerce minister says establishment of more border crossings between Iran and Pakistan would help in boosting bilateral trade.

Afghan Taliban Appoint New Leader after Mansour’s Death

The Afghan Taliban confirmed on Wednesday May 25 that their former leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US drone strike last week, and that they have appointed a successor.

Indian Naval Fleet Docks at Iranian Port

Two Indian frigates berthed at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas to pay an official visit to the strategic city in line with efforts to boost security cooperation between Tehran and New Delhi.

IRGC Commander Criticizes Islamic Organizations for Silence over Regional Crises

Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), said that “so-called Islamic organization have turned to US and Israel’s...

Tehran Hosting Regional Chemical Weapons Convention Meeting

The 14th Regional Meeting of the National Authorities of State Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in Asia opened in Tehran on Monday May 23.

Rezaei Urges Action over Saudi Behaviour

Secretary of Iran’s Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei decried the Riyadh regime for attempts to unsettle the region and its hostile moves against Tehran, calling on the Foreign Ministry to publicize evidence of Saudi role in terrorist plots in Iran.

Leader Says Iranian Defiance behind US Enmity

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US hostility against the Islamic Republic stems from Iran’s defiance of Washington’s arrogant policies.

DM: Kidnapped Iranian Diplomats Alive in Israeli Prisons

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced on Monday May 23 that Iran is in possession of corroborative evidence proving that its four diplomats who were abducted in Lebanon in 1982 are still alive and held in Israeli prisons.

Iraqi War Veteran: Saddam Ordered Us to Kill All Iranians in Khorramshahr

Iraqi Colonel Khalid Salman Mahmoud Kazemi, a ranking officer in the Iraqi-imposed war in the 1980s, has published his memoirs of the bloody war, including the operation to seize Iran’s strategic port city of Khorramshahr.

Anniversary of Khorramshahr Liberation in Pictures

On May 23 this year, Iranian people mark the anniversary of the liberation of the strategic port city of Khorramshahr in south-western Iran, which...

ISIS Would Have Taken All of Syria If Iran Hadn’t Helped Damascus: General Soleimani

The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, Major General Qassem Soleimani, commented on Tehran’s assistance to the Syrian government in the ongoing war, stressing that Damascus would have fallen if it was not for Iran’s help.

Iran Unveils Ultra-Heavy Tank Carrier, Optimized Tank

On Monday May 23, Iran unveiled an ultra-heavy tank transporter named 'Pouria' and the 'Felaq' optimized tank.

Spokesman Denies Reports on Taliban Leader’s Iran Visit

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari categorically rejected media reports that claimed Mullah Akhtar Mansour, the slain Taliban leader, had visited Iran before being killed by a US drone strike.

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