Defensive Capabilities

‘Iran Not to Ask for Anyone’s Permission for Missile Tests’

The senior spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces says the country will continue to test and develop its missiles in line with its deterrence policy despite adversarial positions taken on this issue by US officials.

Iran Has No Intention to Wage War on Any Country: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not after starting war with any country, but the country’s capabilities must be increased to scare off enemies.

Iran Starts Mass Production of Kowsar Interceptor Jet

Iran has launched the mass production of a fourth-generation all-indigenous interceptor jet in a major step toward the renovation of its Air Force.

Iran to Produce Safe Smartphones for Officials

Head of Iran's Passive Defence Organization Brigadier General Gholam-Reza Jalali says following a recent interception of President Hassan Rouhani’s phone calls, the Islamic Republic has decided to design and produce a new cell phone which can’t be eavesdropped on.

Iran Leader Highlights Significance of Passive Defence

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says if the country’s officials do not understand the importance of passive defence, the country will be exposed to irreparable threats.

IRGC Navy Has Ballistic Missiles with 700km Range: Commander

A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps says the IRGC Navy has been equipped with ballistic missiles that can hit their targets from a distance of 700 kilometres.

“IRGC Strong Enough to Defend Mideast in Less than 12 Minutes”

Chief-Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says US President Donald Trump has made a miscalculation about Iran’s power as the IRGC enjoys the military power to defend the Middle East in even less than 12 minutes.

Iran Rejects NATO Chief’s Remarks on Its Missile Program

Iran’s foreign ministry has dismissed allegations raised by the NATO Secretary General against Iran’s missile program and regional policies, saying that Jens Stoltenberg had better be concerned about the unilateral and dangerous policies of the US.

Iran’s Revenge Is Coming, DM Warns Ahvaz Attack Sponsors

Iranian Defence Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has vowed Iran will take revenge from terrorists for Saturday attack in south-western city of Ahvaz, which left about 30 dead and over 50 injured.

IRGC Vows to Take Revenge for Ahvaz Terrorist Attack

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has offered condolences over the martyrdom of a group of Iranians in a terrorist attack in the southwestern city of Ahvaz, vowing to take vengeance and give an unforgettable lesson to the perpetrators of the attack.

Iran to Hold Military Drills in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman

The IRGC says it will stage a military exercise in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday, during which various IRGC, Army and police unites will showcase their capabilities and deterrent power.

US Says Seeks to Sign ‘Treaty’ with Iran on Missile Program

The United States says it seeks a treaty with Iran ahead of the next week's United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York.

Iran Faces No Military Threat, Senior Army Commander Says

A senior commander of Iran’s Army says there are no military threats against the country, despite an escalating war of words between Tehran and Washington, which is waging an economic war against the Islamic Republic.

Iran to Obtain Int’l Licenses for Its Homegrown Choppers

An Iranian official says two choppers designed by Iranian experts are going through the procedures required to obtain international aviation licenses.

US Ultimate Loser of Any War with Iran: IRGC General

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Lieutenant Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami rejected the possibility of any military conflict between the Islamic Republic and the US and said Washington is aware that it will lose in any war against Tehran.

‘KRG Officials Repeatedly Warned before Iran’s Missile Strikes’

Iran’s military chief says officials of the Kurdistan Regional Government had been repeatedly warned before the IRGC launched missile strikes against anti-Iran elements in the region, warning Iran will have to repeat the strikes if terrorists continue to stage plots inside Iran.

Attack on Terrorists in Iraqi Kurdistan Retaliatory, Pre-emptive: Iran

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the Islamic Republic’s recent attacks on terrorists’ positions in the Iraqi Kurdistan were both retaliatory and pre-emptive.

Iran Says Ready to Help Syria in Fight against US

An Iranian military advisor says if the Syrian government and nation want to confront the United States in eastern Euphrates and ask Iran for help, Tehran is ready to support the Arab country in this confrontation.

Iran to Send Research Satellite into Orbit in 2019: Official

Iran’s Deputy Defence Minister Brigadier General Qassem Taqizadeh says the Islamic Republic will launch one of its newly-built research satellites in early January.

Leader Rules Out Possibility of US War with Iran

The Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says foreign powers, including the United States, are unlikely to wage a war against Iran.

Europe Has No Choice but to Fulfill JCPOA Pledges: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says following the US’ unilateral withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal, the European signatories to the 2015 accord have no other way but to remain committed to their obligations under the JCPOA.

“Iran’s Production of Homegrown Fighter Jet Unprecedented in Muslim World”

A top Iranian commander says the Islamic Republic’s move to mass produce a fully indigenous fighter jet is unprecedented in the Muslim World.

Iran to Teach “Regrettable Lessons” to Aggressors, IRGC Warns

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corp (IRGC) says Iran’s armed forces will keep up relentless efforts to boost Iran’s deterrent military power, and they will deal a heavy blow to those who threaten the country’s security.

“Iran Spending Much Less than Other States on Defence Capabilities”

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Tuesday highlighted the country’s self-sufficiency in arms sphere, reminding at the same time that the Islamic Republic’s expenditure on defense sector is lower than that of many other countries.

Iran’s Defence Might Aimed at Maintaining Regional Peace: Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the country’s defensive capabilities are aimed at maintaining sustainable peace in the region, not attacking others.

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