Iran's Armed Forces
The latest news and views about the Iranian Armed Forces, including the country’s Army and IRGC forces.
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.
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.
Iran to Increase Precision, Accuracy of Missiles: Top General
Iran’s top military chief says the country is trying to develop precision-guided missiles with higher pin-point accuracy.
Unity of IRGC, Iranian Army Defeats Enemies: Chief Commander
Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafarisays the brotherly unity of the army and the IRGC is an element that defeats the enemies of Islam and the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Establishment.
Iran Navy Commander Meets European Navy Leaders
Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habbibollah Sayyari, who is in Italy to attend the Regional Seapower Symposium (RSS), has held talks with a number of his counterparts from European and regional states.
Tehran Hosts Police, Safety, Security Equipment Exhibition
The 16th edition of International Police, Safety, and Security Equipment Exhibition (IPAS 2017) is underway in the Iranian capital of Tehran.
Foreign Ambassadors Watch Drills of Iranian Police Forces
Several foreign ambassadors, diplomats, and representatives of international bodies on Wednesday watched the military drills of Iranian police forces in Tehran.
Iran Moving towards Forming Military Alliance with Turkey, Iraq
An Iranian news website, in an article, has hailed Iran’s new military diplomacy and the possibility of re-establishment of a military alliance between Iran, Iraq and Turkey without the intervention of foreign powers.
Iran Unveils ‘Khorramshahr’ Ballistic Missile with 2000km Range
Iran has unveiled a new ballistic missile during military parades held across the nation to mark the first day of the annual Sacred Defense Week.
Enemy Unlikely to Launch Ground Attack on Iran: Top Officer
A top Iranian commander says the enemies are unlikely to mount a ground attack on Iran should they opt to launch aggression against the country.
Absolute Military Power No Longer A Decisive Factor: Iran FM
Iran’s foreign minister says absolute military power is no longer a determining factor in today’s world, and there are other instruments of power with which national interests can be secured.
Iran Leader Appoints New Army Chief
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed a new commander for the Iranian Army and second-in-command for the Iranian Armed Forces' chief of staff.
IRGC Congratulates Army General on Appointment as Iran DM
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in a message offered its congratulations to Army Brigadier General Amir Hatami as the new Iranian Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Logistics.
Iran Top Officer Arrives in Ankara in First-Ever Foreign Trip
Major General Mohammad-Hossein Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, has arrived in the Turkish capital at the head of a high-ranking military and political delegation.
4 Killed, 8 Wounded after Iranian Draftee Opens Fire on Comrades
An Iranian conscript has opened fire on fellow soldiers in a military base south of Tehran, killing four and wounding eight people.
Iran to Eradicate Menace of ISIS Wild Dogs: Army Commander
Iran sees the ISIS terrorists as ‘wild dogs’ whose eradication is a piece of cake for the Islamic Republic’s armed forces, an Iranian military commander said.
Pre-Islam Ignorance Resurfacing in Middle East: Iran Armed Forces
Iran’s Armed Forces in a statement warned that the ignorance which existed before the advent of Islam is rearing its ugly head again due to efforts by reactionary Arab rulers in the Middle East.
Iran Marks National Army Day with Military Parades
Troops from all units of the Iranian Army held massive military parades across the country on Tuesday morning to mark the National Army Day.
Iranian Army Unveils New Indigenous Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces have unveiled two domestically-designed and -manufactured drones on the final day of major military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah IV (Mohammad, the Messenger of God IV) in southeastern Iran.
Army Commander: Iran’s Indigenous Vessels Ready for Naval Voyages
Iran’s Army Commander Major General Ataollah Salehi praised the Navy’s capabilities, saying two homegrown watercraft are ready for naval missions in places as far as the Atlantic Ocean.
Armed Forces Must Stand Ready against Enemy Threats: Leader
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the country’s Armed Forces should always stand ready in the face of enemy threats against the nation.