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 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.
Iran Leader Appoints New Military Commanders
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution, has appointed the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces as well as the new commander of the IRGC’s Basij Organization.
Iran May Execute CIA-Trained Spies Working at Sensitive Centres
Iran's Judiciary spokesman says a number of spies trained by the US' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) working at sensitive Iranian military centres have been arrested, and may receive death penalties for espionage.
Army Chief Says No Sign of War Despite Iran’s Vigilance
Commander of the Iranian Army has dismissed the possibility of the outbreak of a war, noting, however, that the Islamic Republic maintains a constant level of preparedness fit for the “night of attack”.
US in No Position to Obliterate Iran: FM Zarif
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has downplayed US President Donald Trump's recent anti-Iran threats on Twitter, saying that the United States "is not in a position to obliterate Iran."
Neither US, nor Others Bold Enough to Attack Iran: IRGC
A senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) no country would dare to stage an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Iran Prepared to Confront Any Aggression, Rouhani Tells Macron
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Islamic Republic is not seeking a war with the US but is ready to confront any aggression.
Some European States in Cahoots with Drug Cartels: Iran
Certain European states are involved in organized drug trafficking, Iran’s Judiciary chief said, deploring the West for inaction on the war against narcotics whose burden falls on Iran.
IRGC Clashes with Terrorist Cell in Northwestern Iran
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says it has dismantled a terrorist cell affiliated with the “global arrogance” that intended to infiltrate into the northwestern borders of the country.
US Sanctions Hindering Fight against Narcotics: Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Moammad Javad Zarif says the US and certain western countries are hindering the fight against narcotics, and thus are responsible for the consequences.
Iran Can Repeat Crushing Response to US Drone Incursion: Commander
Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed a recent move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to shoot down an intruding US spy drone as a “crushing response” and said it can be repeated anytime.
Iran Says 33 Million Cyber Attacks Thwarted in Past Year
Iran’s minister of communications, Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi, says Tehran has managed to foil 33 million cyber attacks, including the one recently claimed by the US, during the past year.
Afghanistan Producing 84% of World’s Opium: Iran
An Iranian official said above 84 percent of opium in the world originates from Afghanistan.
IRGC General Urges US to ‘Behave Responsibly’ in Region
A top Iranian military commander underlined the country’s military preparedness to counter US threats, saying the American leaders should feel responsibility for their forces’ lives and avoid any wrongdoing in the Middle East.
Iran Says Ready to Fulfil Iraq’s Air Defence Needs
A top Iranian military official says the Islamic Republic is fully prepared to help the neighbouring Iraq fulfil its air defence needs.
Iranian Official Warns Arabs against Hosting US Bases
A top aide to Iran’s parliament speaker has lashed out at Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain for threatening regional security by allowing the US to use their territories for espionage, warning them of damages from a “self-inflicted fire”.
Iran Could Hit Intruding US Plane with 35 Passengers: IRGC
A senior Iranian military commander says Iran has refrained from shooting down a US plane with 35 people on board that was accompanying an American spy drone which was shot down in the Persian Gulf after intruding into the Iranian airspace.
US to Go Up in Flames If Makes Military Mistake: Iran
A senior Iranian commander has warned Washington against taking any military action against the Islamic Republic, saying the US forces will go up in flames if they take such an action.
Iran Not after War but Prepared to Defend Itself: IRGC
A senior IRGC commander says Iranian armed forces and nation never welcome any war but they are fully prepared to defend the country against any threat.
No Drop in Number of Planes Flying over Iran Airspace
The number of planes flying over Iran’s airspace has not decreased despite growing tensions between Tehran and Washington over the past few months.
Iran Protests US Intrusion, Warns against ‘Unconsidered’ Moves
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi has strongly protested the US administration over an American spy drone's incursion into the Iranian airspace in an emergency phone call with the Swiss envoy in Tehran.
Iran Releases First Footage of Downing US Spy Drone
Iran has released the first footage of the IRGC's shoot-down of an intrusive US drone early Thursday above the Persian Gulf.
Downing of Spy Drone Clear Message to US: IRGC Commander
The commander of Iran’s Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has warned that the force’s downing of a US spy drone over the southern parts of the country is a “clear message” that Tehran, while not seeking war, is completely ready to fight one.
Tehran Strongly Condemns US Drone’s Violation of Iranian Airspace
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has strongly denounced a US spy drone's intrusion into the Iranian airspace, warning the aggressors about the consequences of such acts.
