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.
Two key capital owners whose biggest asset is the trust of a nation
Two Iranian individuals who reflect the diplomatic potential and the military prowess of the nation are accumulating their metaphorical capital by the day.
Entire Israel within range of Iran missiles: IRGC chief
The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the entire Israel is within the range of the Islamic Republic’s missiles.
Intelligence Minister: Several spies arrested in Bushehr
A number of spies, who were gathering information in Bushehr Province, have been captured by security forces.
Iran ready to help Lebanon fight terrorists: Shamkhani
A senior Iranian official has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s “all-out support” for the Lebanese political movements and groups, expressing Tehran’s preparedness to help Lebanon fight terrorist groups.
Iran launches production line of 3 new radar systems
Iran launches production of advanced radars capable of detecting stealth aircraft, warplanes and cruise missiles.
Iran repeats readiness to equip Lebanon army
The Iranian defense minister has reaffirmed the Islamic Republic’s readiness to offer military aid to the Lebanese army in its fight against terrorism.
IRGC has proof of terrorists’ infiltration from Pakistan: Iran cmdr.
A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has evidence proving that terrorists have infiltrated into Iran from the neighboring Pakistan.
Israel’s proposal to arm Iran with atomic weapons
A SAVAK document has sheds light on Iran-Israel military ties before the 1979 revolution saying that back then Israel supported Iran's development of nuclear weapons.
Iran has control over ISIL activities
Iran has kept a close eye on ISIL militants and is watching what their elements are doing inside and outside Iran, says Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi.
Russia’s navy warships berth in northern Iran
Russian naval vessels dock at northern Iranian port with a message of peace and friendship.
IRGC foils terrorist attack on border checkpoint
Iran's revolution guards repel an attack by armed terrorists on a checkpoint on the border with Pakistan.
Over 130 Takfiri Elements Arrested in Iran
Operations by Iran’s intelligence forces resulted in the arrest of over 130 ISIL operatives who had planned on detonating bombs in two provincial centers.
Iran armed forces among most powerful in ME: Larijani
Iran's Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani says the country’s armed forces are currently among the most powerful military forces in the Middle East region.
Downed Hermes drone sent no data outside Iran: IRGC cmdr.
A high-ranking Iranian commander says the Israeli-made Hermes spy drone recently shot down in Iranian airspace has not transmitted any information to its operations center.
Iran foils BBC operation to steal Iranian documents
Iran’s Intelligence Ministry foils an attempt at document theft by the BBC.
Iran will attack aggressive terrorist groups before reaching its borders
An Iranian Army Commander says the Armed Forces are ready to give a crushing response to ISIL if it ever attacks Iran.
Iran unveils indigenous combat drone armed with missiles
Iran has unveiled its first indigenous unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) armed with air defense missiles suitable for aerial combats.
Commander: Iran will Give Crushing Response to ISIL If Threatened
A senior Iranian army commander warns IS terrorists against any act of aggression.
Iran supporting ME nations in anti-terror fight: Rouhani
The Iranian president says Tehran supports oppressed nations as they take on the scourge of terror.
IRGC Commander: US Base in Northern Iraq No Threat to Iran
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari downplayed enemies' war rhetoric against Tehran, and said the US military base in Northern Iraq is not considered a threat to Iran.
Iran to deal with the country from which downed Israeli drone took off
Iranian parliament takes steps toward dealing with the country that allowed downed Israeli drone to take off on an anti-Iranian mission.
Fight against terror should be free of political considerations: Iranian security official
A senior Iranian official says terrorism poses a growing threat to international stability and security, calling for apolitical efforts to fight the ominous phenomenon.
New details about American-chartered plane landing at Iranian airport
Wrong information supplied by the pilot of a US-chartered plane was the reason why it made an emergency landing in southern Iran.
Iran unveils high-tech radar systems
Iran has unveiled two domestically-manufactured state-of-the-art radar systems capable of detecting stealth aircraft and long-distance targets.
Iran test-fires indigenous missile system
The Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired indigenously designed and manufactured Talaash 3 (endeavor) missile defense system, a senior Iranian commander says.
