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.
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the country’s Armed Forces should always stand ready in the face of enemy threats against the nation.
Iran’s intelligence and security forces managed to detain four terrorist elements in the western city of Marivan, Kurdistan province, before they could find an opportunity to carry out acts of terrorism.
Iranian and Italian naval forces plan to hold military drills in the international waters near the southern port city of Bandar Abbas, Commander of Iran's First Naval Zone Admiral Amir Hossein Azad announced.
After Major General Qassem Soleimani, the IRGC Quds Force Commander, turned down a request by the Conservatives to appear on their electoral list for presidency, an Iranian parliamentarian in an article described such suggestions as strategically dangerous.
The chancellor of Iran’s Supreme National Defense University cast doubt over the sincerity of the US-led coalition’s purported war against Daesh (ISIS or ISIL), saying that Washington is seeking to strengthen the terrorists through enforcing a no-fly zone in Syria.
Mohammad Hossein Hamisi, the security head of Iran's Football Federation, announced that most betting activities in Iran are being led from outside the country; therefore, the Federation has started correspondence with FIFA and Interpol to counter betting websites.
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan highlighted the technological advances made in the country’s missile industry, pledging that Iran will develop long-range ballistic missiles capable of hitting maritime targets.
Iran’s top officer hailed the country’s missile and drone capabilities, saying that Moscow is willing to use Tehran’s experience in building long-range drones.
A senior Iranian commander says the country has “a jungle of missiles” deployed at tunnels and silos among other locations, which are ready to be fired at enemies if the need arises.
Iranian Armed Forces held massive military parades across the country on Wednesday morning to commemorate the Sacred Defence Week, which marks the onset of...
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri stressed that there will be no delay or slowdown in Iran’s military tests and war games.
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised the US to quit wasting the American people’s assets by ending “malicious and harmful” naval presence in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian nation’s home.
Different units of the Iranian Armed Forces on Wednesday displayed their capabilities and latest military achievements in nationwide parades marking the Sacred Defense Week, including a new long-range ballistic missile with high precision.
Iran’s police managed to seize more than 4,600 kilograms of various types of illicit drugs in the southern province of Hormozgan over the past week, the provincial police chief announced on Sunday.
Quashing rumors of having plans to go into politics, Commander of Quds Force of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Qassem Soleimani underscored that he will always remain a simple soldier serving Iran and the Islamic Revolution.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander called on the US forces to put an end to their presence in the Persian Gulf before any problem arises in the region.
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Tuesday brought into service a new high-speed military vessel with an immense operational range and the capability to carry helicopters.
In an ongoing visit to Iran, an Italian military delegation discussed the enhancement of bilateral military ties, and invited Iranian naval groups to visit Italy’s territorial waters.
The Iranian ambassador to Baghdad says the Islamic Republic is prepared to further strengthen cooperation with Iraq in the fight against the Takfiri ISIS terrorist group.
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran considers development of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs), including nuclear and chemical weapons, as redline for its defence program.
