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.
Three Iranian policemen killed in terrorist attack in Khuzestan
The three officers were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire on a temporary police station at a park in the city of Hamidiyeh, 25 km west of Ahvaz.
Body of Iranian soldier killed by Pakistan-based terrorists repatriated
The Intelligence Ministry has said that it has discovered the body of kidnapped Iranian border guard Jamshid Danaeifar and transferred it to Iran.
Iran starts mass producing naval cruise missile
The missile is prepared for rapid launch, flies in low altitudes with high navigation capabilities and can be launched from various vessels.
Gen. Soleimani knows his stuff; the West should abandon adventurism
It’s to the benefit of the West to come to an agreement with Iran and let us develop and defend our neighbors, said Major General Firouzabadi.
Damavand destroyer joins Iran naval fleet
The advanced destroyer is capable of tracking the aerial, surface and sub-surface targets simultaneously.
Iran unveils domestic cruise missile ‘Soumar’
The cruise missile is better in terms of range and pinpoint accuracy in comparison with previous products.
Weapons used by Revolution Guards in Persian Gulf exercise
A look at the weaponry the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps used during its Persian Gulf war games which ended Feb. 27.
IRGC showcases combat, reconnaissance robots in massive drills
The IRGC unveiled and test-fielded new combat and reconnaissance robots in the military drill which is underway in southern and western Iran.
Iran’s IRGC holds naval drill in Strait of Hormuz (Photos)
In Iran, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.
IRGC missiles destroy mock aircraft carrier in Persian Gulf
The IRGC missiles destroyed a mock aircraft carrier during the Great Prophet 9 war games in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran, Iraq stand firm in terror fight
Iran is prepared to increase military cooperation with Iraq to strengthen stability and security in Iraq and the region, said the defense minister.
Iran starts massive naval drill in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has started a massive naval drill code-named Prophet Muhammad in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.
Kerman police seize 512 Kg of narcotics in surprise operation
Acting on a tip-off about a haul of narcotics, in a surprise operation police seized 512 kg of opium and arrested a drug trafficker.
Russia offers Iran latest anti-aircraft missile system
Under an earlier deal, Russia was to provide Iran with S-300 defense systems, but refused to do so under the pretext of UN sanctions against Tehran.
Sanctions against Iran benefit drug trafficking and terrorism
Criticizing the lack of support from the international community, Rahmani Fazli said that the world must be wary of the growing threat of terrorism and drug trafficking.
Iran unrivaled in fight against illicit drugs: UN
According to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the Islamic Republic is netting eight times more opium and three times more heroin than all other countries in the world combined.
Quds Force Commander: ISIL nearing demise
Commander of the IRGC Quds Force Major General Ghasem Soleimani has said that thanks to heavy failures ISIL and other terrorist groups have suffered in Iraq and Syria, they are nearing the end of their life.
Iran unveils new home-made training fighter
The supersonic fighter jet is equipped with advanced electro-avionics and weapons systems to train pilots for flying with the existing or new heavy fighters.
Iran ready to train Iraqi army: General
Commander of the elite Army Command and General Staff College Brigadier General Hossein Valivand said the Iranian military academy is ready to train Iraqi army officers.
Arrested terrorists confess to killing police officers, Basij members
The arrested terrorists sought to carry out more acts of terror and sabotage in the province to trigger discord among people.
Senior Commander: Iran’s Missile Capability Not Negotiable
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri underlined that the country will never allow its missile and defensive capabilities to become an issue for talks between Tehran and the world powers.
Iran busts Facebook band involved in criminal acts
The Internet group had a mission to spread corruption, change the Iranian lifestyle and target the families across the country.
Iran’s IRGC launches new Parmida crew boat
A new model of Iran’s first domestically manufactured crew boat, Parmida, has been launched in the southern city of Bushehr in the presence of chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces.
Iran mulls ‘special retaliation’ over Israel’s Golan attack: Commander
A senior commander of Iran's Revolution Guards says Israel should brace for "a special retaliation" for killing six Hezbollah members and an Iranian general in Syria.
Iran holds funeral for IRGC commander killed in Israel’s assault on Syria
A funeral procession has been held for a senior Iranian military commander who was recently martyred in an airstrike carried out by an Israeli helicopter on Syria’s occupied Golan Heights.
