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.
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.
Iran, Russia ink defense cooperation agreement
The defense agreement calls for the expansion of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.
IRGC confirms martyrdom of top officer in Israeli airstrike in Syria
The martyred senior officer was in Syria “as a military advisor to help the Syrian government and nation in the fight against Takfiri-Salafi terrorists”.
Russian defense minister’s Iran visit helps boost strategic cooperation
The Russian defense chief’s trip to Iran is a step toward taking on common challenges.
Tehran, Moscow to sign memorandum of understanding on defense
Iran and Russia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the expansion of military cooperation.
Iran’s new aircraft successfully passes wind tunnel test
The Borhan fighter, also known as B92, has been completely manufactured by the Iranian military experts.
Major General Soleimani in good health in Iran: Diplomat
A senior Iranian diplomat has rejected reports that Major General Ghasem Soleimani, a commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), has been injured in Iraq.
Over one ton of narcotics seized in Saravan
Acting on a tip-off about imminent shipment of narcotics across the border into Iran, border guards seized a haul of 1,460 kilograms of opium in southern Iran.
Iran has marked a 40-km red zone inside Iraqi border
The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces says Iran has marked a 40-km red zone into the Iraqi border to warn terrorists against any infiltration attempt into Iranian territory.
Iran favors security cooperation with Afghanistan: Official
A senior Iranian official has underlined the need for extensive and strategic cooperation between Iran and Afghanistan and the continuation of security consultations between the two countries.
Iran disbands terrorist cell
The joint counterterrorist operations by IRGC forces and police resulted in the arrests of the members of a terrorist group involved the killing of teachers and volunteer forces.
Massive manhunt by police leads to the capture of one robber; accomplice is dead
A manhunt for armed robbers results in the apprehension of one robber and the seizure of three grenades, four Kalashnikovs and a thousand rounds of ammunition.
Sunni Basiji, Shia teacher killed in Iran terror attack
A Sunni Basiji volunteer and a Shia teacher have been killed in a terrorist attack in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, police say.
Iran Air Force fully prepared to repel possible attacks: Spokesman
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) says it is fully prepared to counter any possible military aggression against the country.
US calls for exchange of spy held in Iran
The request by the US for a spy exchange has been submitted to Iran’s Judiciary, but Tehran has not responded to it yet.
Navy foils pirate attack on Iranian tanker
The Iranian oil tanker which was chased by armed pirates through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait was rescued by the 32nd Fleet of the Iranian Navy.
