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.
Iran commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, a key event during the Iran-Iraq War, which occurred on May 24, 1982 (3 Khordad 1361 in the Iranian calendar).
On the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq War, Iran’s Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issued on Saturday statements reaffirming their readiness to defend the country and warning adversaries against hostile actions.
The head of Hormozgan Province's judiciary has revealed the discovery of more than 21.5 million liters of smuggled fuel stored in the southern Iranian port of Kolahi, equating the volume to the daily output of a refinery.
Iran’s Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement on the anniversary of the liberation of southern city of Khorramshahr, warning that the US has once again made a “strategic miscalculation” regarding Iran.
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says the project to secure and seal Iran’s eastern borders is advancing at a fast pace.
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Aliakbar Ahmadian has told his Pakistani counterpart Mohammad Assem Malek that Tehran and Islamabad are committed to the security of common borders and also fighting terrorism.
Tehran Governor Alireza Fakhari has announced that approximately 50% of Iran’s undocumented foreign nationals are currently residing in Tehran Province, underlining the urgency of addressing the issue as a top provincial priority.
Former IRGC Navy Commander and foreign policy expert Hossein Alaei has emphasized that diplomacy is a critical pillar of national power, arguing that Iran must balance its military development with strong diplomatic engagement, even amid tensions with the US.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has revealed its new underground drone hangar in a ceremony attended by IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami.
Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, confirmed that the domestically built intelligence-gathering vessel Zagros remains operational at sea, countering foreign claims of mechanical failure.
The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has revealed the development of a new domestically-built missile boat capable of reaching 116 knots (215 km/h).
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, has warned that the presence of foreign forces in the Persian Gulf threatens regional security and serves foreign agendas.
The CEO of Iran's Communications Infrastructure Company announced that one of the most extensive cyber attacks against the country's critical infrastructure was detected and intercepted.
The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has reported that approximately 6.1 million Afghan nationals currently reside in Iran, with the growth rate of their presence now stabilized.
Iranian cyber police have detained 23 individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit meteorites online, capitalizing on renewed public interest sparked by the popular TV series Paytaxt, the Capital.
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.
Iranian security forces killed the operational commander of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group during a large-scale counterterrorism operation in southeastern Iran, state media reported.
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian hailed the country’s Army as an indispensable pillar of national security during a ceremony commemorating Army Day on Friday.
A ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus was held Sunday evening at Tehran’s Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Mosque.
The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, described Iran's armed forces as the country's fortress and a refuge for the nation against any aggressor, stating that the country's progress has caused anger and frustration among Iran's adversaries.
Iran's deputy interior minister for security affairs has raised public health concerns regarding undocumented Afghan migrants, acknowledging they account for approximately 25% of tuberculosis cases in Iran.
The Public and Revolution Prosecutor of Taybad, located in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, announced a significant 50 percent decrease in the number of unauthorized Afghan nationals attempting to enter Iran last year compared to 2023.
The Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has stated that the measures taken by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in response to the letter from US President Donald Trump were based on the principle that Tehran is not the instigator of a war, but it will respond with full force to any threat.
Two foreign tankers, named "Star 1" and "Vintage," were seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) from fuel smuggling networks in the central waters of the Persian Gulf.
