Iran's Armed Forces

Iran Not to Bow to US, Allies: Top General

Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the chief of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the country will never kowtow to the United States and its allies.

Iran Leader Calls for Further Unity between Army, IRGC

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for further unity between the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Tehran to Host Biggest Int’l Military Symposium Next Week

The Iranian capital Tehran is set to host the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), the biggest of its kind in the country’s history.

Iran Unveils New Missile System on National Army Day

The Iranian Army has put on display a new home-grown missile system named “Kamin-II” during its annual parade marking the National Army Day in Tehran on Wednesday.

Iran to Keep Boosting Defence Power to Promote Regional Peace: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has vowed his government will do its best to help increase the country’s military power, saying Iran’s defence might could help promote peace in the chaotic Middle East.

Iran Ready to React to Any Aggression in Persian Gulf: Commander

A senior Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic is observing all movements and is ready for any defensive and aggressive reaction while it also seeks to manage accidents and prevent more conflicts in the region, particularly the Persian Gulf.

Saudi Army Bogged Down in Yemen: Iran

An advisor to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has responded to a farcical claim by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has said Iran’s military is not even among the top five greatest armies of the Muslim world.

Iran Calls Saudi Crown Prince ‘Delusional, Naïve Person’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has dismissed as baseless the latest anti-Iran remarks by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, saying his words don’t deserve a response.

“Dismantling of US Nukes Precondition for Talks on Iran’s Missile Program”

A top Iranian military commander has conditioned talks over Tehran’s missile program on the destruction of the West’s nuclear and long-range arms.

Iranian Military, Police Officials in Pakistan for Talks

Two senior military and police commanders of Iran have travelled to Islamabad to hold negotiations with Pakistani counterparts and officials.

“Enemies Used Reptiles to Spy on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities”

A former chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the enemy may use reptiles as well as individuals under the guise of tourists and scientists for espionage.  

Iran Starts Mass Production of Drone Armed with Precision-Guided Bomb

Iran has inaugurated the mass production line of a new tactical unmanned aerial vehicle, which is armed with a precision-guided bomb.

Iran Warns Off Coalition Warships to Stay Away from Drill Zone

Iranian military aircraft gave warning to two foreign warships near the country’s southern waters on Monday, forcing the vessels to leave the zone of an ongoing war game, a spokesperson said.

Iran Army to Launch Massive War Games in Southeastern Waters

Iran's Army says is planning to hold large-scale joint military exercises in a vast area along the Makran coastal strip, including the shores of the Sea of Oman, in the country's southern and southeastern regions, a senior commander says.

Iran Approves Strategic Plan for Passive Defence of Genetic Resources

The Strategic Plan for Passive Defence of Genetic Resources of Iran was approved in a bid to protect the country's biological and genetic resources.

Iran Deploys Commandos to Rescue Its Missing Seafarers in China

Iran’s foreign ministry has issued a statement on the US administration’s extension of waivers of Iran nuclear sanctions and imposition of a series of new sanctions on certain Iranian companies and individuals.

Iran’s Top General Congratulates Counterparts on Christmas, New Year

Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri in separate messages on Saturday congratulated world military officials on Christmas and the beginning of the new Christian year.

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.

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.

Sunni Cleric Praises Army Services after Iran Earthquake

Mawlawi Mohammad Mohammadi, the Friday Prayers leader of Kermanshah, has appreciated the services provided by Iranian army forces in the earthquake-struck regions of the province.

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.

Quake-Hit People Make Army Officers Burst into Tears (Video)

The Iranian armed forces have been engaged in relief and rescue operations in the quake-hit areas in Western Iran since a few hours after the deadly incident, and have seen shocking and heartbreaking scenes since two weeks ago.

Iranian Army, IRGC Working Together to Rescue Quake-Hit People

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said his forces are working in close cooperation with the Army to help victims of a massive earthquake in western Iran that has killed nearly 400 people.

Two Babies Born in Makeshift Hospital amid Iran Earthquake

Two babies have been born and a brain surgery performed in the Iranian Army’s makeshift hospitals in Kermanshah province since Sunday night when a magnitude 7.3 earthquake hit the country’s western areas.

Iran Leader Appoints New Army Commanders

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has made three new appointments in the Iranian Army.

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