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Commander: No Iranian Basij, IRGC forces in Iraq, Syria

We help the two countries at the request of their armies and we are just transferring our experience, but haven’t sent any forces to these states, Naghdi reiterated.

Homemade drone shot down as part of drills: Commander

The remains of the drone were collected and delivered to the IRGC Aerospace Force local office.

Iranian forces have foiled all enemy plots: IRGC commander

IRGC Commander Major General Jafari has said that enemies made great efforts to render Iran insecure, but all such plots have been thwarted thanks to efforts of the country’s security forces.

Iran busts 10 terrorist cells: Intelligence minister

Efforts to fight terrorism are not enough on their own unless people contribute to investigations, Alavi said.

Iran’s army ready to smash ISIL moves: Commander

The enemy’s plots will be foiled before it reaches the borders, and IS should know that its merest mistake will face Iran’s crushing response, Brigadier General Pourdastan said.

France, Lebanon terror raids alert to Iran, too: Intelligence minister

The Iranian minister referred to “foreign infiltration” and “Takfiri terrorists” as the most important soft and hard threats against the country.

Commander: Enemy never dares to attack Iran

The Iranian Navy commander has underlined the full preparedness of his forces to confront and defeat all types of enemies and under any condition.

Iran nabs terrorists in several provinces: Intelligence minister

The Intelligence Ministry has foiled plots by Iran’s enemies to create insecurity in the country during the month of Muharram, Alavi said.

Iran will receive Russian S-300 missile system by yearend: Dehghan

The executive stage of the deal for the delivery of S-300 is over and Iran will receive a major part of the shipment in less than two months, Brigadier General Dehghan said.

Iran to US defense chief: Watch your words

Carter had better save the US more troubles like the ones it is already bedeviled by in Somalia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Yemen, the Iranian defense chief said.

Civil defense chief calls US gov’t biggest threat to Iran

The confrontation between Iran and the US has its roots in the ideologies of the two sides, Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali said.

Iran, China urge enhanced cooperation for global peace

The armed forces of Iran and China should work toward strengthening cooperation in all areas of common interest, the Iranian Air Force commander told his Chinese counterpart.

Iran arrests US-Lebanese citizen on espionage charges

Iran has recently arrested a Lebanese-American citizen on suspicion of espionage, reports say.

Iran’s armed forces ready to respond to any aggression: Defense Minister

The defense minister has said that Iran is ready to give the aggressors a lesson they would never forget.

Iran will reveal its modern missile bases in due time

The IRGC’s second-in-command has said that Iran will show its modern missile bases to the world at an appropriate time.

Iran arrests perpetrators of terrorist attack in Khuzestan

At least two people were killed and two others sustained injuries after masked assailants opened fire on a group of mourners in Safiabad.

Iran-Russia relations help in stabilizing region: Iran defense minister

The Iranian defense chief has said that the current conditions require Iran and Russia to develop their cooperation in the political, economic and defense spheres.

Three players and three scenarios for the region

A senior Iranian official has presented three likely scenarios Iran, the US and Israel will consider for the region following the finalization of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.

Iran’s defense measures are independent of nuclear talks: Velayati

Iran has not bowed to military restrictions in nuclear talks with P5+1 and its defense measures have nothing to do with the negotiations, Velayati said.

IRGC commander: 100,000 volunteer forces organized in Syria

At present, we see the beginning of new developments in Syria, thanks to efforts by Brigadier General Hamedani, Major General Jafari said.

Iran missile tests no violation of JCPOA: Top diplomat

None of Iran’s missiles have been designed to carry a nuclear warhead, and thus their production and test are not contrary to Resolution 2231, Araghchi stressed.

US influence in Middle East must be blocked: Iranian defense minster

Iran’s defense minister has praised the "iron resolve” of the Yemeni people who have been resisting Saudi attacks, and lauded Russia’s efforts in battling terrorist groups in Syria.

IRGC’s long-range missiles in underground tunnels (PHOTOS)

The IRGC Aerospace commander says that the Force will replace its current missiles with new generations of ballistic missiles as of next year.

Iran’s missile test does not violate JCPOA: FM Spokeswoman

The Foreign Ministry spokeswomen dismissed any links between Iran's missile tests and JCPOA and said Iran's missile capabilities are totally independent of the nuclear deal.

IRGC: Syria to achieve big victories in coming days

The IRGC commander has said that big victories are in the card for Syria in coming days.

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