The latest news and views about the Iranian Armed Forces, including the country’s Army and IRGC forces.
Tag: Iran’s Armed Forces
Iran to Unveil Locally-Produced Destroyer Soon
Iran’s defence minister says domestically developed destroyer Dena will be unveiled and handed over to the Army’s Naval Force in the near future.
Iran’s Military Might Not Negotiable: Leader’s Aide
Iran’s former defence minister and an advisor to Iran's leader says the country will not sit down for negotiations over its military capabilities.
Iran Warns Armenia, Azerbaijan Not to Open Way for Terrorists’ Presence
A senior Iranian military commander has seriously warned warring sides to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict that they should not provide for the presence of terrorists and Israelis near Iran’s borders.
Iranian Army, IRGC Start Massive Air Defence Exercises
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Air Defense units launched a large-scale military exercise covering more than half of the country’s territories.
Iran’s Military Says Ready to Set up Field Hospitals to Treat COVID-19 Patients
A senior Iranian military commander says the Armed Forces stand ready to set up makeshift hospitals to treat coronavirus patients if need be.
Iran to Trade Weapons with ‘Many Friends’ Once Embargo Lifted: Envoy
An Iranian diplomat says the country has “many friends” and partners to start trading in armaments with them in line with its national interests days before a decade-old United Nations arms embargo against Tehran expires.
188 Homegrown Drones Delivered to Iran’s IRGC
As many as 188 Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have been delivered to the naval force of the country’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).
Iranian Forces Attend Russia’s Kavkaz-2020 Military Drills
Russia has launched the Kavkaz (or Caucasus) 2020 joint military drills with neighboring countries in its Southern Military District and in the Black and Caspian Seas.
Iran Producing 90% of Its Defence Needs Domestically: Minister
Iran’s Defence Minister has downplayed the US efforts to have the UN’s arms embargo extended against Iran, saying the Islamic Republic is currently producing the majority of its defence equipment despite the sanctions.
Iran Warns Americans to Leave Army Maneuver Zone
The Iranian military says it has warned the US to take its drones out of the area in which the army is conducting a military exercise.
