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No Iranian Military Forces in Iraq’s Mosul: IRGC Commander

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) rejected claims that Iran has dispatched its forces to neighboring Iraq to take part in a massive operation to liberate Mosul from Daesh (ISIL or ISIS) terrorists.

Deputy Army Commander: Iran to Buy New Fighter Jets

Lieutenant Army Commander Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan announced plans to enhance the capabilities of the country's air force by purchasing new warplanes.

End of ISIS Imminent: Iran’s Army Chief

Iran’s Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi predicted that ISIS will be wiped out in the near future.

Iranian Navy Deploys Warships in Atlantic Ocean

Iranian Navy Commander announced the country's plans to expand naval presence in international waters, and said a flotilla of warships has now been deployed in the Atlantic Ocean.

Leader Appoints New Iranian Army Second-in-Command

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Brigadier General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan as the second-in-command of the Iranian Army.

Iran Has Bought Russia’s Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft

A senior Iranian MP says the country has purchased the most advanced type of Russian fighter jet which is only sold to the Russian army.

Russian Navy’s Research Vessel Berths at Iranian Port

A Russian Navy’s vessel, dubbed Yantar, utilized for oceanography and research projects, docked at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas, by the Persian Gulf, on Friday.

Iran to Unveil Homegrown Copter, Tank

Iran’s Defense Ministry is going to unveil a homegrown helicopter and an advanced tank in the near future, Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Wednesday.

Iran Defuses ISIS Bombing Plot, Confiscates 2 Tonnes of Explosives

Iran’s security forces have confiscated nearly two tonnes of explosives from Daesh terrorists in the city of Garmsar, southeast of the capital Tehran, an Iranian security official says.

Iran Defence might Not Open to Talks, Compromise: Qassemi

The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says the Islamic Republic’s missile power is a matter of defence, which is not open to any negotiations or compromise at all.

Iran Pursuing Release of Sailors Abducted by Somalian Pirates

Iran is willing to pay the money demanded by Somalian pirates to release Iranian abducted sailors, but European countries prevent Tehran from doing so, an Iranian official says.

Iran Ready for Joint Military Drills with China: Top General

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri voiced the country’s willingness to hold joint military exercises with China, highlighting the resolve to develop “strategic relations” between Tehran and Beijing.

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.

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