Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
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IRGC chief plays down military threats against Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari says Iran does not take military threats against it seriously, adding "a war on Iran would impose huge costs on enemies."
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IRGC chief:
Oil threats can be easily responded
TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) condemned US for threats to cut Iran’s oil export to zero saying that these threats can be easily responded.
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VIDEO: IRGC helicopters fight Hoor Al-Azim wildfire in Iraq
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – It’s some two weeks that wildfire has spread through Hoor Al-Azim wetland. This incident has caused air pollution and great discomfort for people of Khuzestan province in Southwestern Iran. Two thirds of this wetland in located in Iraq and wildfire is happening in this sector. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) helicopters have been sent to Iraq to put out the fire.
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IRGC chief:
Sanctions provide opportunity for non-oil economy
TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that oil sanctions can provide an ample opportunity to free the country from oil-based economy.
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PJAK claims responsibility for Marivan terrorist attack
TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The PJAK terrorist group officially claimed responsibility for Saturday terrorist attack on an IRGC base in Marivan in Kurdistan province of Iran.
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IRGC spokesman:
No changes in IRGC Navy's patrols in PG
TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The IRGC Spokesman Ramezan Sharif said Mon. that there have been no changes in the Navy’s routine patrols in the Persian Gulf, in response to Trump’s tweet on ‘zero’ confrontation between Iranian Navy and US warships.
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IRGC breaks terror cell crossing border in NW Iran
TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Hamzeh Seyyedoshohada HQ of the IRGC announced that a successful operation in northwestern Iran ended up with total destruction of a terrorist plot intending to enter Iran for conducting terrorist attacks.
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JCPOA institutionalized sanctions against Iran: IRGC cmdr.
TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that the nuclear deal has paved the way for institutionalizing the sanctions against Iran’s economy.
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Gen. Nasiri:
IRGC protection corps foiled 15 hijack attempts since 84
TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Commander of IRGC's Ansar-ol-Mahdi Corps, responsible for protection of senior Iranian officials, said the Corps have thwarted 15 aircraft hijack attempts since 1984.
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Army, IRGC stage 1st joint military parade since 1979
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Brigadier General Alireza Sabbahifard, the Deputy Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said on Sunday that it was for the first time that the IRGC and the Army units staged a joint parade on the National Day of Army on last Wednesday.
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Iran’s supports for Syria based on friendship: Rezaei
TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Secretary of Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaei said on Saturday in Tehran that all helps provided by the Islamic Republic of Iran to Syria were based on friendly ties between the two countries.
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IRGC foils domestic, foreign plots since 1979: statement
TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement on Wednesday marking the anniversary of the founding of the IRGC in 1979.
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IRGC chief hails Army’s defensive capabilities
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) forwarded a message to Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army extending greetings on the Iranian National Army Day.
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IRGC vows to spare no efforts to help Palestinians
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – In reaction to Israeli regime’s brutal attacks on Palestinians protesters yesterday, Iran’s IRGC forces have issued a statement vowing to spare no efforts to help Palestinians achieve their rights.
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Suicide bombers stopped by IRGC in E Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – A suicide vehicle bomber with two terrorists inside was stopped by Iranian forces on Monday according to the Public Relations Department of the Quds HQ of IRGC's Ground Forces.
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IRGC Chief:
Regional communities deeply indebted to Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) hailed the influence of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 on the Middle East.
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Iran to flatten Tel Aviv if Israel try invasion: former IRGC cmdr.
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The former Commander-in-Chief of IRGC Major General Rezaie threatened Israeli PM Netanyahu to not even find the time to escape if Israeli try invading Iran.
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Cmdr. Salami:
US anti-missile structures unable to repel attacks
TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami pointed to the weak US anti-missile systems and said that US warfare is unable to ward off imminent attacks.
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New scientific might of Iran emerging: Brig. Gen. Salami
TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Brigadier General Hossein Salami, the Deputy Commander of the IRGC, hailed the scientific progress of the IRGC-owned University of Imam Hossein displayed at a fair in Tehran.
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Brig. Gen. Salami:
Islamic Revolution new path for Muslims in Age of Ignorance
TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The IRGC Deputy Commander Hossein Salami says that Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution is a new path for Muslims in Age of Ignorance.
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IRGC Cmdr.:
Syria to be released from terrorist groups soon
TEHRAN, Feb. 8 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said here on Wednesday that war-torn Syria will be released from terrorist groups very soon, adding, “recently, we were witnessing the complete failure of ISIL in Iraq as well.”
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US navy in Persian Gulf changes behavior: IRGC
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – The commander of IRGC naval forces governing the Fifth Naval Zone in the Persian Gulf says that after being arrested by Iranian naval guards in 2016, the Americans are abiding by the law more than before.
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IRGC successful in foiling ISIL operations in W Iran: MP
TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran's Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Alaeddin Boroujerdi said on Sunday that IRGC, intelligence ministry, and border guards have so far been successful in countering ISIL terrorists.
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ISIL terror cell in Western Iran dismantled by IRGC
TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The members of a 21-strong terror cell, linked to ISIL who had entered Iran via the western borderlines of the country, have been identified and arrested by the Najaf HQ of IRGC’s Ground Forces on Saturday.
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By: Mohammad Maz'hari
Targeting Iran’s security, new phase in soft war
TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran saw some surprising events for a week starting 28 December when protests broke out in Mashhad, northeastern Iran. A group of people in the city lost their money as a result of the collapse of unlicensed credit and finance institutions in recent years and gathered at the Shohada square, criticizing Iranian state economic performance.
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IRGC unveils LSF technology for underprivileged areas
TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – At a ceremony at the HQ of IRGC ground forces commandership, the domesticized technology of light-weight steel frames (LSF) was unveiled.
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Americans levy sanctions on Zionists’ demand: IRGC cmdr
TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of IRGC, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari said that the sanctions levied by US against Iran upon the request of the ‘Zionists’.
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Strange white smoke over Tehran due to IRGC air exercise
TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The white smoke seen over Tehran and surrounding areas this morning was due to a tactical exercise carried out by the Guard Corps’ jets, IRGC Aerospace Force said in a statement on Tuesday.
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IRGC’s cmdr pronounces recent anti-Iran plot defeated
TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of IRGC, Maj. Gen. Mohammad Ali Jafari, announced that the recent days’ riots were part of the most recent plot against Iran and he asserted the plot was definitely foiled.
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No need for IRGC to handle riots
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Sharif asserted that riots in some Iranian cities were under control of police and they were too small to task IRGC with handling them.