Iran's Armed Forces

Army Cmdr.:

Any threat against ideals of Islamic Rev. to be responded

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Any threat that is against the interests and ideals of the Islamic Revolution will be responded, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army said, referring to the capabilities of the Iran Armed Forces.

Bagheri once again warns terrorist groups in Iraqi Kurdistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri warned about the adventure of counter-revolutionary terrorist groups in northern Iraq, saying that Iran will not tolerate any act of sabotage on its borders.

Leader appoints Ahmad Vahidi as armed forces dep. cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei appointed the Interior Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces in Law Enforcement Affairs.

Top general:

US undermines Afghan Army in intl. arena

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that the latest crime of the US in Afghanistan was undermining the Afghan Army despite spending $2,0000 billion on it.

Export part of Iran's defense diplomacy: IAIO cheif

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Export is part of Iran's defense diplomacy, the Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization said, adding that today, many countries seek to use Iranian home-made products.

Armed Forces to increase ability to attack centers of threats

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said on Sat. that the policy of the Armed Forces is to increase the ability to attack the centers of threats.

Iranian Armed Forces launches 1st firefighting op. in Turkey

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces conducted the first firefighting operation in Turkey with the capacity of 40 tons of water after forest fires erupted on Wednesday in Antalya’s Manavgat district and spread over a large area.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Armed Forces not to let anyone invade territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Coordinating Deputy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army Forces said that Armed Forces will not allow anyone to attack national interests and territorial integrity of the country.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Border security situation reassuring

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that the border security situation in the country enjoys positive and reassuring growth.

Iran voices readiness to coop. to resolve global security

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Mehdi Rabbani voiced Iran's readiness to cooperate with other countries to resolve issues of global security and stability.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

IRGC-produced COVID vaccine to be unveiled in coming days

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri announced that the Covid-19 vaccine produced by the IRGC's University of Medical Sciences will be unveiled in the next few days.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Boosting-power strategy top agenda of Armed Forces

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri in a message said that Armed Forces of the country has put the strategy of “strengthening defensive, offensive and deterrent power” as its permanent agenda.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran matured in manufacturing advanced aircraft engines

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said that with the efforts of its committed specialists and scientists, Iran has reached maturity in utilizing thousands of aircraft, UAVs and missiles with Iranian-made engines.

Ghader Rahimzadeh named Khatam alAnbia Air Defense Base chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – At the order of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh was appointed as the Commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base.

Armed Forces ready to confront enemies’ threats: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Chief commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to counter threats waged by enemies against the country with its utmost power.

Islamic Rep. brought hope for oppressed people of world

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – The advent of the Islamic Republic of Iran created a new and hopeful discourse for the deprived and oppressed people of the world, said the statement issued by General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Armed forces strongly defending Iran's authority: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force said that the Iranian military defends the authority of the country strongly and no enemy and superpower has so far dared to cast a greedy eye on it.

Armed Forces Spox:

No difference between Biden, Trump

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces says US President Joe Biden is following the same policies that were pursued by Donald Trump.

Armed Forces cmdr.:

US exit most important move in restoring security to region

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that expulsion of the United States is the most important step in restoring security and stability in the region.

'Self reliance' of Iran Armed Forces defeated enemy pressures

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Iran Armed Forces were able to defeat the enemy with three strategies of relying on domestic power, optimizing defense equipment, and building home-made weapons, the Iranian Defense Minister stressed.

Enemy afraid of Iran's defense capabilities: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the enemy is afraid of Iran's defense capabilities and knows that if it makes a mistake, it will be faced with a hard response.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Iran-Russia joint naval drill sending clear message

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Referring to Russian and Iranian naval drill, the Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the joint naval drill with Russia demonstrates the naval authority of Iran's Armed Forces.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran's progress, strategic capacities terrifying world powers

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces said that today, the world powers are terrified by observing the geopolitical and strategic capacities, progress and capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Enemies seeking a defenseless Iran: Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister said enemies of the country wish to see Iran without defense capabilities.

Armed Forces' authoriy cause of enemy's despair: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said the forces' authority has made the enemy hopeless in breaking out a hard war against Iran.

B-52 patrols have no operational value

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The flight of two American B-52 over West Asian regions is of no operational value, said Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces.

Expelling US from region strategic goal of hard revenge

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Chief Commander said that the strategic goal of the hard revenge is to expel US forces from the region.

Iran fully ready to confront any US move in region: IRGC cmdr

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) said that Armed Forces of the country is fully prepared to give a crushing response to any US anti-Iran move in the region.