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.
Kabul Official Asks Iran to Train Afghan Military Forces
An Afghan official has called on Iran to train his country’s military forces and boost military cooperation with Kabul.
Huge Supply of Drugs Seized near Iran-Turkey Border
The Iranian Customs says a large international heroin trafficking band has been smashed by Razi customs officers at the Iran-Turkey border.
Iran Raps NATO’s Irresponsibility in Fight against Narcotics
Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani says it is unacceptable to say that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) cannot cope with the growth of opium production in Afghanistan
Iran Leader Urges Constant Development of Defensive Power
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei reiterated the need for continually boosting Iran’s military capabilities to ensure national security.
Iranian Commander’s Advice for Enemies on Missile Talks
A senior commander of the Iranian Armed Forces says the Islamic Republic vehemently rejects any request for negotiations about its missile capability.
Iran Unveils Range of Newly-Developed Naval Equipment
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Navy has unveiled a range of newly-developed equipment, including prominently the Middle East’s biggest training warship and indigenous torpedo fuel.
Iran Leader Urges Navy to Maintain Presence in High Seas
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called on the Iranian naval forces to continue their strong presence in international waters.
Iran Navy Attending Massive Maritime Drills in Bangladesh
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium Multilateral Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise-2017 (IMMSAREX-17) started in the Bay of Bengal on Monday and the Iranian Navy’s 49th flotilla of warships is among those taking part in the drills.
Popular Forces in Iraq, Lebanon Inspired by Iran’s Basij: IRGC Chief
The IRGC Chief-Commander has hailed the role played by popular forces in the recent regional victories against terrorists, saying armed resistance cells are being established across the Middle East under the inspiration of Iran’s Basij.
Iran Vows to Boost Range of Missiles If Europe Turns into Threat
An Iranian top commander has warned that the Islamic Republic will increase the range of its missiles to more than 2,000 km if it finds Europe has turned into a threat to the country.
“Macron Should Recall France’s Arming of Saddam against Iran”
An Iranian commentator says French President Emmanuel Macron, who is calling for further transparency on Iran’s defensive program, has forgotten that his country armed Iraq’s Saddam Hussein in war against Iran.
Iran Sat for Talks over Nuclear Program as It Wasn’t for Defence: IRGC Chief
Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran sat for talks over its nuclear energy program because it did not serve defensive purposes.
Any New War in Mideast to Wipe Israel Off World Map: IRGC
Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says the breakout of any new war in the region will wipe off the Zionist regime from the world map.
Iran Intercepts Two Human Cargos
Iran Customs Administration says at least two human cargos have been intercepted since the beginning of this year.
IRGC Fighter Jet Crashes in Southern Iran; Pilot Killed
A Sukhoi-22 fighter jet belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has crashed in southern Iran near the city of Sarvestan, Fars Province.
Era of Unilateral Security Has Come to End: Iran’s Zarif
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says the era of unilateral security and living in ivory towers and ensuring security based on military power has come to an end since a long time ago.
Iran Ready to Let Pakistan Know How to Use Popular Forces: IRGC
A top Iranian commander says the country is ready to share with Pakistan its experience in mobilizing popular forces against enemies.
Iran FM, Pakistan Army Chief Discuss Security Ties
Pakistan's Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa, who is in Tehran on an official visit, has held talks with Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Iran Protecting Arba’een Pilgrims with Missile, Radar Systems
An Iranian air defence commander has announced that the flights passing Iran’s airspace during Arba’een would be closely observed using advanced radar systems.
Pakistan’s Top General Arrives in Tehran for Security Talks
Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa has arrived in Tehran at the head of a delegation of ranking military officials for talks with his Iranian counterpart and other officials.
Iran Resolved to Support Syria in Post-war Era: DM
Iran's Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been supporting its Syrian “brothers”, and is determined to help them during the post-war era.
Iran Leader Appoints New Army Commanders
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.
Gov’t to Continue Supporting Iranian Armed Forces: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has pledged full support for the country’s Armed Forces in defending the Islamic Republic’s independence and territorial integrity.
US Not Aware of IRGC Naval Forces’ High Potential: Commander
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has warned that US officials would realise the potential of IRGC Navy when their warships are drowned in the Persian Gulf.
Eight Iranian Guards Killed in Northwestern Borders
At least eight Iranian border guards have been killed in heavy clashes with terrorists in the country’s northwestern province of West Azarbaijan, a local official says.
