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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.

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No Place for Foreign Forces in Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy

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The new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy said there is no place for foreign forces, like the US navy, in the Persian Gulf, warning against the environmental problems that could be caused by the presence of foreign nuclear warships in the Persian Gulf.
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Iran, Syria Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement

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Tehran and Damascus signed a defence cooperation agreement on Sunday, signalling the two allies’ will to further strengthen relations as the seven-year Syrian conflict is moving towards a settlement.
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Iran Leader Appoints New IRGC Navy Commander

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei appointed Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri as the new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps’ Navy.
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Iran to Teach “Regrettable Lessons” to Aggressors, IRGC Warns

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces will keep up relentless efforts to boost Iran’s deterrent military power, and they will deal a heavy blow to those who threaten the country’s security.
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“Iran Spending Much Less than Other States on Defence Capabilities”

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Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday highlighted the country’s self-sufficiency in arms sphere, reminding at the same time that the Islamic Republic’s expenditure on defense sector is lower than that of many other countries.
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Iran’s Defence Might Aimed at Maintaining Regional Peace: Rouhani

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s defensive capabilities are aimed at maintaining sustainable peace in the region, not attacking others.
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Iran Unveils Its First Homegrown Fighter Jet

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Iran has unveiled its first domestically designed and manufactured fighter jet named “Kowsar” during a defense show in Tehran.
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“Secure Borders with Iran Key to Iraq’s National Interests”

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Former Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih says his country’s national interests hinge on secure borders with neighbouring states especially the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Missile Power, Iran’s Top Priority in Defence Domain: DM

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Iran’s defence minister says the country’s priority in the defence domain is to boost its missile capability.
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Iran to Unveil New Smart Air Defence System

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An Iranian commander has highlighted the country’s self-sufficiency in defence industry, saying that the Islamic Republic will soon unveil a new smart air defence system.
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Iran Unveils Simulator System for Bell 206 Chopper

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The Iranian Army Ground Force’s Airborne Division brought into service a homegrown simulator system for Bell 206 military choppers.
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Iranian Soldier Abducted by Terrorists Returns Home

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Saeed Barati, an Iranian soldier who had been abducted by terrorists along the Iran-Pakistan border, has been released and repatriated by Iranian intelligence forces, a senior official announced.
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New Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile Unviled in Iran

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Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled a new generation of the homegrown “Fateh” (Conqueror) ballistic missile, which can evade radars and hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.
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Iran Kills 10 Terrorists on Northwestern Border

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Iranian border guards have dismantled and killed several members of a terrorist group in the northwest of the country.
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US Disappointed with Military Options for Containing Iran: IRGC

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A senior IRGC commander says Iran’s vast military power has forced adversaries to set aside military options regarding the Islamic Republic and resort to economic tools to push the country to accept their demands.
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Iran Police Finds Bag Containing IRR 145bn, Returns It to Owner

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Police forces in northern Iran have found and returned a bag containing IRR 145 billion (almost $1.6 million) to its owner, said Colonel Alireza Baqeri, a local police official.
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Iran Navy Chief Holds Talks with Japanese, Pakistani Military Attachés

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Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi held separate meetings with Japanese and Pakistani military attachés in Tehran, discussing closer defense ties between Iran and the two Asian countries.
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Iran Says Calls for Protest Rallies Orchestrated from Outside

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Foreign sources are to blame for inciting Iranians to stage violent anti-government rallies in the Islamic Republic under the guise of protests against economic woes, says an Iranian Interior Ministry official.
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IRGC Confirms Reports of Holding Naval Drill in Persian Gulf

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The spokesman for Iran’s IRGC confirmed on Sunday that Iranian forces have successfully staged a drill in Persian Gulf earlier this week, saying the maneuver was carried out as part of the IRGC’s annual schedule.
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Saudis Spending Hefty Money to Slide Iran into Chaos, DM Hints

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Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says a certain regional state has spent billions of dollars to create chaos inside Iran.
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“Keeping Strait of Hormuz Open Hinges on Iran’s Interests”

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Iran's Navy commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says Iranian maritime forces will continue to secure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but keeping the Strait open depends on the interests of Iran.
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Iran Parliament Working on Plan to Abolish Conscription

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The Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission is mulling over a plan to abolish the compulsory enlistment of Iranian men above 18 years of age in the military service, and to introduce an alternative plan that would make the army professional.
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“Iran to Reciprocate If Its Interests Jeopardized by Enemies”

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An IRGC commander says it will be “natural” for Iran to respond if the US tries to the bully the country and carry out its threat to cut down Tehran’s oil exports.
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Iran Says Red Sea No Longer Safe for US Navy

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IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani has harshly responded to the US President’s anti-Iran threats amid an increasingly escalating war of words between the two sides.
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IRGC to Equip Su-22 Fighter Jets with Long-Range Cruise Missiles

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force says experts at his division have successfully overhauled and upgraded 10 Russian-made Sukhoi Su-22 fighter jets and plans to equip them with cruise missile that have a range of 1,500 km.
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