IRGC Navy

IRGC seizes 1 million liters of smuggled diesel in South Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy have seized more than one million liters of diesel in coasts of Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, before being smuggled.

Iran monitors all movements along its water borders: IRGC

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that all movements along Iran’s water borders are being continuously monitored and that nothing is hidden from IRGC’s “sharp eyes”.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Iran Navy to test-fire submarine-launched missiles in massive naval drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that Iranian Navy will test-fire missiles to be launched from Ghadir-class submarines towards ships on the water surface in the ongoing 'Velayat-97' war game.

IRGC Navy cmdr. warns against illegal fishing in Iran waters

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has warned against illegal fishing in Iran waters in the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea region.

Iran’s defense power result of unity among armed forces: Commanders

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – In a Saturday meeting, navy commanders of Iranian Army and IRGC highlighted the role of unity among Armed Forces on country’s defense authority.

IRGC planning to equip speed boats with stealthy technology, new missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ navy Commander, Alireza Tangsiri said Mon. that the speed boats will be equipped with radar-evading technology and new missile.

IRGC, Army coop. ensures security of region: Mousavi

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that cooperation between Iran’s Army and IRGC foils the plots of enemies and ensures the security of the region.

Iranian military commanders visit bases in PG to warn enemies

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters and Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of IRGC Navy visited military bases in the Persian Gulf and warned that any attack against Iran's interests will receive swift and devastating response.

‘Fateh’ submarine to surprise Iran’s enemies: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. the domestically-manufactured submarine ‘Fateh’ will "definitely" take the country’s enemies by surprise.

IRGC to host Sep. 22 parade in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said on Tuesday that the parade to mark the Sacred Defense Week will be held in Bandar Abbas concurrent with all other cities of Iran with IRGC hosting the event in Bandar Abbas.

US warships cause insecurity, environmental challenges in region: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Navy said that the presence of the US warships in the region not only undermines the security of the regional countries, but also poses environmental problems to the waters.

General Bagheri:

“Enemies must know Persian Gulf is not a suitable place for their conflicts”

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has called the Persian Gulf a ‘home’ for Iranians, expressing the preparedness of Iranian armed forces to repel any attacks.

Iran monitoring Strait of Hormuz 24/7: IRGC Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The newly-appointed Commander of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that Iran is holding sway in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Leader appoints new Revolutionary Guards' Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has appointed Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri as the new commander of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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.  

Iran's Navy, IRGC Navy to improve mutual interactions

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and the commander of the IRGC Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, held a bilateral meeting on Monday.

Iran’s Army Navy cmdr.:

IONS meeting in Tehran neutralizes political pressures on Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has hailed the IONS conference in Tehran, saying it was the biggest military conference of its kind held in Iran since the Islamic Revolution.

IRGC navy cmdr.:

Iran first naval power in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy commander says none of the naval forces in the region are comparable with Iran’s, adding the IRGC is enjoying the most advanced technology in the world.

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.

Army, IRGC cooperate on boosting missile power

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Army Chief General Mousavi and IRGC Commander Brig. Gen. Jafari met Sunday to discuss the necessity of boosting Army, Navy, air force and missile powers.

IRGC stages naval parades in Persian Gulf

BUSHEHR, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Various units of IRGC Navy staged a parade in the Persian Gulf on Sun. concurrent with the martyrdom anniversary of IRGC commander Nader Mahdavi who was killed in 1987 by American forces during patrol.

S Arabian vessel seizured in Bushehr waters

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – An official at Bushehr Province Fisheries Directorate General said IRGC's Second Naval Zone forces have captured a Saudi boat upon entry into Iran’s waters in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC seizes Saudi boat in Iranian waters

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – A vessel belonging to Saudi Arabia was impounded by IRGC following unauthorized entry into Iran’s waters in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC Gen.:

US navy ship conduct ‘unprofessional, provocative’

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A US navy ship changed course in the Hormuz Strait on Saturday toward IRGC vessels, a Guards commander was quoted as saying on Tuesday while issuing a warning.

IRGC Navy official:

US navy conduct ‘unprofessional, propagandist’

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – An IRGC Navy official has rejected claims by US navy that IRGC vessels had reportedly scrambled their fire on US helicopter.

IRGC Navy cmdr.:

Drone ‘5th pivot’ of IRGC Navy

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The commander of IRGC Naval Forces has said drones have contributed to Navy’s operational capabilities along with missile, rangers, air-to-surface, and the sea capabilities.

Commander:

Israel in no position to menace Iran

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said on Tuesday that the Zionist regime does not possess the right to pose threats against Iran.

Commander:

Iran would down US warship upon any flaw

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said Americans are certain that their carriers will be overwhelmed upon making even a single slip.