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.
Former IRGC Navy Commander and foreign policy expert Hossein Alaei has emphasized that diplomacy is a critical pillar of national power, arguing that Iran must balance its military development with strong diplomatic engagement, even amid tensions with the US.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has revealed its new underground drone hangar in a ceremony attended by IRGC Commander-in-Chief Major General Hossein Salami.
Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, confirmed that the domestically built intelligence-gathering vessel Zagros remains operational at sea, countering foreign claims of mechanical failure.
The commander of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has revealed the development of a new domestically-built missile boat capable of reaching 116 knots (215 km/h).
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, has warned that the presence of foreign forces in the Persian Gulf threatens regional security and serves foreign agendas.
Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Aziz Nasirzadeh condemned Tel Aviv’s brutal killings of Palestinians and Lebanese people amid the silence of international organizations, stating Israel has become a symbol of state terrorism.
The CEO of Iran's Communications Infrastructure Company announced that one of the most extensive cyber attacks against the country's critical infrastructure was detected and intercepted.
The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has reported that approximately 6.1 million Afghan nationals currently reside in Iran, with the growth rate of their presence now stabilized.
Iranian cyber police have detained 23 individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit meteorites online, capitalizing on renewed public interest sparked by the popular TV series Paytaxt, the Capital.
Iran's Armed Forces General Staff issued a statement commemorating the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), praising the elite force as the nation's "indomitable defensive shield" and a key player in regional security.
Iranian security forces killed the operational commander of the so-called Jaish al-Adl terrorist group during a large-scale counterterrorism operation in southeastern Iran, state media reported.
Iran’s President Massoud Pezeshkian hailed the country’s Army as an indispensable pillar of national security during a ceremony commemorating Army Day on Friday.
A spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that Iran's national security and military capabilities are not up for any negotiations under any circumstances.
A ceremony commemorating the first anniversary of the Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus was held Sunday evening at Tehran’s Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) Mosque.
The Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, described Iran's armed forces as the country's fortress and a refuge for the nation against any aggressor, stating that the country's progress has caused anger and frustration among Iran's adversaries.
Iran's deputy interior minister for security affairs has raised public health concerns regarding undocumented Afghan migrants, acknowledging they account for approximately 25% of tuberculosis cases in Iran.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that a terrorist cell linked to Daesh which had planned to carry out attacks during the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) celebrations in Kurdistan province, Western Iran, was identified and eliminated before it could take any action.
The Public and Revolution Prosecutor of Taybad, located in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province, announced a significant 50 percent decrease in the number of unauthorized Afghan nationals attempting to enter Iran last year compared to 2023.
The Chief of the General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has stated that the measures taken by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution in response to the letter from US President Donald Trump were based on the principle that Tehran is not the instigator of a war, but it will respond with full force to any threat.
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran emphasized that the Zionist and American seditions in the region will not be able to halt the rapid decline and collapse of the Zionist regime.
Two foreign tankers, named "Star 1" and "Vintage," were seized by the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) from fuel smuggling networks in the central waters of the Persian Gulf.
On the occasion of Farvardin 12th (April 1st), the anniversary of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement warning all enemies that any threat, aggression, warmongering, or violation of Islamic Iran’s sovereignty will be met with a severe response, multiplied force, and an offensive approach.
