IRGC Navy

IRGC issues warning to US warships in Iran’s southern waters

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.

IRGC Navy launches military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has launched its “Eghtedar” (Authority) drill in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC navy to hold military exercise in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of a military exercise named after the late Iranian Navy commander Mohammad Nazeri in the Persian Gulf.

In Persian Gulf;

Iran seizes foreign vessel carrying smuggled fuel

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has detained a foreign-flagged vessel carrying 350,000 liters of smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf, according to the commander of the IRGC’s Second Naval Zone.

Iran frees Marshal-flagged oil tanker Talara, its crew

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran has released the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara and all 21 crew Western media outlets have claimed.

Manager says crew of Iran-seized oil tanker safe

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The manager of the Talara oil tanker, seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf, confirmed that all 21 crew members are safe.

US reacts to seizure of foreign tanker by IRGC

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The United States has reacted to the seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

IRGC Navy seizes foreign tanker off Makran Coast

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a foreign tanker named Talara off the southern coast of Makran following a judicial order, citing efforts to safeguard national interests and resources.

IRGC Navy chief:

Top Iranian officials to decide on closing Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, Commander of the IRGC Navy, said that the decision to open or close the Strait of Hormuz rests with Iran’s top authorities.

IRGC commander tours naval forces in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour has paid an inspection visit to the IRGC naval units deployed to the Persian Gulf bases in the south of Iran.

On charges of smuggling fuel;

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Sea of Oman (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Sea of Oman while it was smuggling a massive cargo of 2 million liters of fuel.

IRGC unveils high-speed missile-launching vessel

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has developed a new high-speed missile boat capable of reaching 116 knots (approximately 215 km/h), marking a significant leap in Iran’s naval capabilities.

IRGC may unveil new vessel "better than similar US models"

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The IRGC may unveil a new vessel that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri described as "better than similar American models."

IRGC Navy seizes two foreign tankers smuggling fuel in PG

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has confiscated two foreign tankers carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf waters.

IRGC Navy Cmdr.:

Iran capable of striking enemy bases in any location

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri reaffirmed Iran’s military capabilities, warned against threats, and rejected any negotiations on its missile arsenals.

Salami:

IRGC Navy extends air defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps have developed air defense capabilities to a large extent, IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami said.

IRGC Navy Cmdr. unveils Shahid Delvari vessel capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has explained the capabilities of the Shahid Delvari high-speed vessel that was unveiled on Thursday morning.

Iran unveils high-speed vessel armed with cruise missiles

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled a high-speed vessel that is equipped with anti-destroyer cruise missiles.

Iran to unveil AI-enhanced cruise missiles with over 1,000 km range

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Navy Commander, Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, has announced the development of long-range cruise missiles exceeding 1,000 km, integrating artificial intelligence for enhanced targeting capabilities.

Rear Admiral Tangsiri:

Shahid Bagheri drone carrier fires missiles with 1k range

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Commander of the IRGC Navy Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri says that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is able to fire missiles with more than 1,000 km range.

IRGC Navy Cmdr. unveils Shahid Bagheri done carrier features

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The Commander of the IRGC Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has explained the unique features of the Shahid (martyr) Bagheri drone carrier warship which was unveiled on Thursday for the first time.

Iran unveils its first homegrown drone carrier

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – The first Iranian drone carrier, named Shahid (martyr) Bagheri, was unveiled on Thursday morning.

IRGC chief:

Iran’s naval missile production advancing on daily basis

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Major General Hossein Salami said that IRGC Navy is continuously expanding its missile production, enhancing both range and precision, while maintaining strategic underground storage for its coastal defense systems.

IRGC Navy Cmdr.:

Missile cities only part of Iran's defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy commander says that the newly unveiled missile and naval systems, along with underground missile cities, represent only a small fraction of the military capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.