Iran's Armed Forces

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.

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.

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