IRGC Navy

Foreign vessels in Persian Gulf under constant watch: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that the force is keeping a close watch on every foreign vessel in the Persian Gulf.

No country has right to intervene in fate of Iranian nation, says IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that no country has the right to intervene in the fate of the Iranian nation.

Iran turning enemy’s 'maximum pressure' into 'maximum begging': IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Chief Commander of IRGC Major General Hossein Salami says that Iran is engaged in an all-out war against the Global Arrogance (the US and its allies), adding that the country is turning the enemies’ maximum pressure into their maximum begging."

A bitter end awaits any aggression on maritime borders: IRGC navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said his forces are ready to defend the country’s maritime borders against any aggression.

IRGC Navy chief:

Iran to implement ‘naval mobilization’ plan at southern borders with participation of 51 fleet

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has said that ‘naval mobilization’ plan will be carried out with the participation of 51 fleets and inhabitants of the southern Iranian littoral provinces.

Navy cmdr. vows crushing response to any aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi warned enemies of consequences of any ‘miscalculation’ in the region.

IRGC seizes fuel smuggling ship in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a vessel in the Persian Gulf for smuggling of 250,000 liters of diesel fuel.

IRGC seizes 7 trawlers near Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said in a statement that its forces have detained seven trawling ships in Jask region, near the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy chief:

Israeli presence in Persian Gulf could 'spark war'

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MAN) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy warned on Sunday that any illegitimate presence by the Zionists in the Persian Gulf waters could spark a war, consequences of which lie with the US and the UK.

Deputy IRGC commander:

US has always lost in any confrontation with IRGC naval forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Real Admiral Ali Fadavi said that Americans have always lost in any confrontation with the IRGC naval forces.

IRGC Navy has full control of Persian Gulf, US Navy presence: Top commander

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The commander of IRGC Navy has said that his forces have full sovereignty over country’s seas and waters, stressing that Iran will not allow any aggression on its sovereignty.

IRGC seizes foreign ship smuggling 1mn liters of fuel

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – In its statement released on Thursday, IRGC Navy announced that it has detained a foreign ship smuggling one million liters of fuel, in the south of the Iranian southern Larak Island on Sunday.

IRGC naval forces equipped with new personal defensive equipment

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – The naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have been equipped with new personal defensive equipment, according to the news services of the Guards ‘Sepahnews.’

IRGC, Iraqi navies discuss holding joint military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – High-ranking commanders of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Iraqi Navy held a meeting in Tehran to discuss bilateral cooperation, including a joint naval drill.

Iran to block Strait of Hormuz if its benefits denied: IRGC Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The IRGC naval forces commander has warned that if Iran’s benefits in the Strait of Hormuz, which according to international rules is an international waterway, are denied, it will close the strategic strait.

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.