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.
Iran Has Not Seized Second British Oil Tanker Mesdar: Sources
Informed military sources in the Persian Gulf have rejected media reports that the IRGC has seized a second Liberian-flagged oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Iran Seizes British Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf
Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says its naval forces have seized a British-flagged Swedish-owned oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Iran Releases Drone Footage of USS Boxer to Refute Trump’s Claim
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has released the footage of the USS Boxer, captured by the same Iranian drone which President Donald Trump claimed was shot down by the US warship.
Iran Denies US Claim, Says All Its Drones ‘Safe and Sound’
A spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that a US warship shot down an Iranian unmanned aerial system in the Strait of Hormuz, saying all Iranian drones are safe.
Iran May Turn Defensive Strategy into Offensive, IRGC Warns
The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned enemies against the possibility of a turn in the country’s military strategy from the current defensive strategy toward an offensive one.
Pakistan, Iran Discuss Border Security in Islamabad
The second session of Pakistan-Iran Higher Border Commission (HBC) was held in Islamabad on 18 July 2019.
IRGC Navy Seizes ‘Foreign’ Tanker in Persian Gulf: State TV
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says it has seized a foreign vessel carrying one million litres of smuggled fuel south of Larak Island in the Persian Gulf, the state TV announced Thursday.
Iran Considers Defensive Power Its Red Line: Official
President Hassan Rouhani’s chief of staff asserts that Iran’s defensive power is non-negotiable, reacting to misinterpretation of earlier remarks made by Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Iran Rejects AP’s Report on Missile Talks
Iran has categorically rejected the Associated Press’ misinterpretation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s comments about missile talks with the US.
Defense Ministry to Produce Auto Parts for Iranian Carmakers
Iran’s Defense Ministry has undertaken to produce the critical car components that local automakers need in the wake of pullout of foreign contractors.
Iran Unveils Laser-Guided Cannon Shells in Attack on Terrorists
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has put into service its laser-guided cannon system for the first time during its recent retaliatory attacks against terrorists’ positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan.
IRGC Launches Retaliatory Attacks on Terrorists’ Positions
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has launched retaliatory attacks on positions of anti-Iran terrorist groups along the Iranian borders with the Iraqi Kurdistan region.
Iran Denies Attempting to Stop British Oil Tanker in Persian Gulf
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, the IRGC, has denied the UK's claim that Iranian speedboats tried to seize a British oil Tanker in the Persian Gulf in reaction to the recent seizure of an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.
‘Britons Initiated Insecurity’, Iran President Warns UK
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has warned the United Kingdom about the consequences of its recent move to seize an Iranian supertanker in Gibraltar.
Terrorists Kill 3 IRGC Forces in Northwest Iran
A terrorist attack on the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps forces killed three servicemen in Iran’s northwestern city of Piranshahr on Tuesday.
Iran Not to Lose Any War on Ground: IRGC Chief
Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Hossein Salami said the IRGC’s great capabilities guarantee that Iran will never lose a war on the ground.
Iran’s Top General Warns of Due Response to UK Tanker Seizure
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has warned that the Islamic Republic will respond to the UK's seizure of an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar in due time.
DM Says Iran Not to Tolerate UK’s Maritime Piracy
Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has lashed out at the United Kingdom for illegally seizing an Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar, saying the country will not tolerate London’s “maritime piracy”.
‘US Asks Iran to Let It Conduct Limited, Face-Saving Operation’
A senior Iranian general has revealed that Washington, through diplomatic channels, recently asked Tehran to allow it to conduct a small-scale operation in the Iranian airspace in order to save its face following the IRGC’s shoot-down of a US spy drone.
Enemy Gradually Understanding Iran’s Real Power: IRGC
Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami says the enemies are gradually understanding the real power of the Islamic Republic.
Iran Defuses Bomb Planted in Pressure Cooker
The Iranian Police have defused a bomb planted in a pressure cooker at a residential area in the southeastern city of Zahedan, a commander said.
Police Denies Poppy Cultivation in Iran
A senior Iranian Police commander has quashed rumors about opium poppy cultivation in the country.
Fear of War Evident in US’ Behaviours: IRGC Chief
A senior Iranian military commander says the enemies are now scared of waging a war against Iran, and the country has managed to neutralize and cushion the blow from the enemy’s power and policies.
Iran in Possession of Unique Secret Weapons: General
A senior Iranian commander has warned the enemy against making any wrong move in dealing with Iran, saying the country possesses secret weapons.
2 IRGC Forces Killed in Clash with Terrorists in Iran
Two local forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have been killed in an exchange of fire with a team of terrorists in Iran’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan.
