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“Iran intelligence operatives deal heavy blow to US-backed riot-organizing network”    

The intelligence agency of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and the Iranian Intelligence Ministry say they have dealt a heavy blow to a network involved in orchestration of rioting in the country.

Iran defense minister: All anti-Tehran weapons sanctions to be lifted in weeks

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani says all Western weapons sanctions on Iran will be lifted within weeks and the Islamic Republic is ready to expand its defense and strategic ties with all independent countries, especially with Muslim and regional nations.

Iran says ready to hold joint drills with friendly states

A top military commander has expressed the Iranian Air Defense’s readiness to hold joint military exercises with the friendly countries and allies.

Cooperation between Iran and Turkey helps regional stability: Iranian security chief

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), told Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan that the collaboration between Tehran and Ankara has historically created security and stability in West Asia.

Iranian mobile taxi booking app hacked

A mobile taxi booking app in Iran comes under a hacking attack.

Report: Infighting at MKO camp in Albania as some members get help to flee to West

A report from Albania says some members of the anti-Iran MKO terrorist group are fleeing the organization’s camp in the European country to other countries including the US, Canada and Germany.

Russian-made combat-training Yak-30 jets apparently in Iran

Images have been posted on the cyberspace suggesting the Russian-made Yak-30 combat-training aircraft has been imported into the country and joined the Air Force.

Members of anti-revolutionary group captured in southeastern Iran

Iranian security forces have managed to arrest members of an anti-revolutionary group in the country's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, according to Press TV.

IRGC chief inspects Iraq border amid Arbaeen pilgrimage, reaffirms security

The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) visited the Shalamcheh border with Iraq on Friday to check the transit of Arbaeen pilgrims to the Iraqi holy shrine city of Karbala.

Iran foils Israeli sabotage plot against country’s missile industries

Iran has foiled a major Israeli sabotage plot against the country’s missile industries.

Senior commander describes Iran as world-class air defense power

Top-notch indigenous radars and missile systems have helped Iran emerge as one of the world’s strongest air defense powers, Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has stated.

Iran’s intelligence ministry says arrested Zionist terrorists in four provinces

The Iranian Intelligence Ministry says it has cracked down on a large ‘Zionist’ terrorist network in four provinces and has made arrests.

Iran ex-diplomat: Economic development, military might should be in tandem

A former Iranian diplomat has warned government officials of the consequences of ignoring economic development at home while pushing for the defense and military agenda.

Iran’s ‘Tactical Sayyad’ air defense system can engage 12 targets simultaneously: Military official

Iran’s ‘Tactical Sayyad’ air defense system can detect 24 targets at a distance of 180 kilometers and simultaneously engage 12 targets, the deputy defense minister for research and industrial affairs has stated.

Report: Iran warns against Iraq failure to expel anti-Tehran armed groups

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed says that Iran has issued a warning to Iraq, stating that it will defend its national security if Iraq fails to comply with an agreement regarding armed groups based un northern Iraq.

MP: Israel-linked terror group disbanded in Iran

A senior Iranian lawmaker has confirmed that the country's intelligence forces have dismantled a large terrorist network affiliated with Israel in the southeastern province of Kerman.

Agreement reached with Iraq to ‘disarm, relocate’ terrorists based in Kurdistan region: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Nasser Kanaani stated on Monday Tehran has reached a deal with Baghdad on disarming and relocating terrorist groups in northern Iraq by the next month.

Iran Army conducts large-scale drill to boost electronic warfare powers

A massive joint electronic warfare drill of various Iranian Army units started on Friday as domestically designed and manufactured equipment has boosted the country's prowess in electronic warfare.

Tehran, Moscow agree new defense deals: Iranian army commander

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari says Tehran has reached new defense agreements with Moscow, hailing the ever-growing military ties between the two countries.

Iran police nab 3 terrorists in Sistan and Balouchestan

Iranian Police in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan have captured a three-member terrorist team affiliated to the Jaish al-Zulm terrorist group.

Iranian president welcomes interaction with all, warns against any aggression 

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says Iran wants interaction with all countries and it warmly welcomes any overture for friendship and cooperation.

Iran unveils advanced homemade drone, with enhanced flight range and duration

Iran has unveiled an advanced homemade drone that can fly for up to 24 hours non-stop at an altitude of 7,000 meters and has an operational radius of 2,000 kilometers.

Moscow considers Tehran strategic partner: Russian army commander

Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Army's Ground Forces General Oleg Salyukov told his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Kioumars Heidari that Moscow regards Tehran as one of the key countries in West Asia and a strategic partner.

World powers seeking to benefit from Iran’s defense capabilities: Chief of staff

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says major global military powers are seeking to gain access to advanced defense equipment manufactured by Tehran.

Prominent cleric Naghshbandi arrested in Sistan, southeastern Iran

Renowned Iranian Sunni cleric Mawlawi Fat’hi Mohammad Naghshbandi has been arrested for ‘inciting tensions and endangering national security’ in the southeastern Iranian province of Sistan and Baluchestan.

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