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.

Science and Technology

Iran busts Facebook band involved in criminal acts

Emad Askarieh - February 1, 2015

The Internet group had a mission to spread corruption, change the Iranian lifestyle and target the families across the country.

Hard News

Iran’s IRGC launches new Parmida crew boat

Emad Askarieh - January 29, 2015

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.

Crisis

Iran mulls ‘special retaliation’ over Israel’s Golan attack: Commander

Emad Askarieh - January 25, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran holds funeral for IRGC commander killed in Israel’s assault on Syria

Emad Askarieh - January 21, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran, Russia ink defense cooperation agreement

Emad Askarieh - January 20, 2015

The defense agreement calls for the expansion of military cooperation between Tehran and Moscow.

Hard News

IRGC confirms martyrdom of top officer in Israeli airstrike in Syria

Emad Askarieh - January 20, 2015

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”.

Security

Russian defense minister’s Iran visit helps boost strategic cooperation

Emad Askarieh - January 19, 2015

The Russian defense chief’s trip to Iran is a step toward taking on common challenges.

Hard News

Tehran, Moscow to sign memorandum of understanding on defense

Emad Askarieh - January 18, 2015

Iran and Russia will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the expansion of military cooperation.

Hard News

Iran’s new aircraft successfully passes wind tunnel test

Emad Askarieh - January 17, 2015

The Borhan fighter, also known as B92, has been completely manufactured by the Iranian military experts.

Hard News

Major General Soleimani in good health in Iran: Diplomat

Emad Askarieh - January 17, 2015

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.

Hard News

Over one ton of narcotics seized in Saravan

Emad Askarieh - January 14, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran has marked a 40-km red zone inside Iraqi border

Emad Askarieh - January 6, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran favors security cooperation with Afghanistan: Official

Emad Askarieh - January 6, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran disbands terrorist cell

Emad Askarieh - January 6, 2015

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.

Security

Massive manhunt by police leads to the capture of one robber; accomplice is dead

Emad Askarieh - January 3, 2015

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.

Hard News

Sunni Basiji, Shia teacher killed in Iran terror attack

Emad Askarieh - January 3, 2015

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.

Hard News

Iran Air Force fully prepared to repel possible attacks: Spokesman

Emad Askarieh - December 31, 2014

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) says it is fully prepared to counter any possible military aggression against the country.

Hard News