Iran's Armed Forces

Iran controls both sides of Strait of Hormuz: Top army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Describing the disposition of forces, the chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs says that both sides of strategic Strait of Hormuz control by the powerful Armed Forces of the country.

Army deputy chief:

Iran stood up to world's most powerful army despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Deputy Chief for Executive Affairs Brigadier General Sheikh has said that Iran stood up to the world’s most powerful military in spite of sanctions imposed against the country.

US resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with Iran: VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref say that the United States is resorting to intermediaries to negotiate with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

IRGC statement:

Armed Forces ready to give a firm response to any attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has emphasized that the powerful Armed Forces of the country is ready to deliver a firm and decisive response to any enemy’s new aggression.

Enemy defeated through unity of Iranian people: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country defeated the US enemy through the unity and amity of the noble nation of Islamic Iran.

Gen. Shekarchi hails 200 nights of nationwide demonstration

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Hailing the demonstration of noble nation of country for 200 nights, a senior Spokesman for Iran’s Armed Forces said presence of people is the greatest asset and motivation for Armed Forces in protecting country from threats.

JANFADA campaign HQ spox:

The more a nation is ready during war, the more threat foiled

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A spokesman for the campaign titled JANFADA, literally meaning ‘ready to self-sacrifice’ pointed to US warmongering policy against Iran, stressing the more a nation is prepared during war, the more threats will be warded off.

Iran struck US, Israel that no other country dares confront

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Senior spokespersons for Iran’s Army and IRGC have highlighted unbreakable unity between the two military branches, declaring Iran is successfully striking US and Israel that no other country in world dares confront.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Israeli army to collapse in short period without US help

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) –Stating that Americans have encountered formidable barrier of Iran's faith and determination, the chief commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said Israeli army will collapse in short period without US help.

IRGC Aerospace cmdr. praises couple donated wedding rings

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s IRGC Aerospace Force Commander Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi thanked a young couple who donated their wedding rings to the force’s personnel, saying he and his comrades were honored to sacrifice for Iranians.

Hormuz Strait to remain under Iran’s full control: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains and will remain under Iran’s full control, blaming US for regional maritime insecurity and should be faulted for rising global fuel prices.

Iran firmly control Strait of Hormuz: IRGC dep. cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s deputy commander says Iranian armed forces remain firmly in control of the Strait of Hormuz and are fully deployed and combat-ready to protect the southern coastal regions.

Brig. Gen. Heidari:

Iran’s shift in war equations ‘beyond enemy’s expectations’

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Force Brigadier General Heidari has said that Iran’s shift in the war equations was beyond the enemy’s expectations.

Gen. Abdollahi:

US seeking to offset its defeats through economic pressures

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces and Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command Major General Ali Abdollahi says that the United States is seeking to compensate its military defeats by exerting economic pressures on Iran.

Iran’s deterrence power has significantly increased: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Referring to Trump’s recent remarks about putting pressure on Iran, showing Washington’s inability to act on the battlefield, the deputy chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs said Iran’s deterrence power has increased.

Enemies’ failure in achieving goals success for Islamic Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said that the failure of enemies to achieve their malicious goals is considered as one of the successful components of the Islamic Iran.

Iran’s top military cmdr. urges stronger defense preparedness

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) –Calling for stronger defense preparedness and active deterrence, the chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has emphasized the need to rely on domestic capabilities and the country’s elite youth to confront growing threats.

Senior Armed Forces spox:

Iran exposed Hollywood-style façade of US military, Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Shekarchi has said, “Our greatest honor is that we exposed the Hollywood-style façade of the US military and the Israeli regime.”

Iran Armed Forces hail government's support during wartime

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iran's military command said the government's management of logistics and mobilisation of national resources during the second and third imposed wars had been a pillar of support for the nation's fighters.

Iran's response to new threats to be devastating

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces chief said that any enemy miscalculation and new threats would be met with "revolutionary, crushing, regret-inducing and devastating" responses.

Armed Forces' statement on anniv. of return of POWs to home

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement Sunday on the occasion of anniversary of return of Iranian Prisoners of War (POWs) to the country (Iraqi imposed war against Iran 1980-1988).

Leader appoints 6 commanders in Iranian armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revoluton Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, who commands all Iranian armed forces, appoointed six commanders in separate decrees on Monday.

Iranian forces retaliate US attacks on infrastructur in south

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC and army of the Islamci Republic of Iran have retaliated powerfully the US aggression on infrastructure in the south of Iran by carrying out attacks on US bases across the region.

Military spox:

Iran armed forces not let US interfere in Hormuz management

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that the powerful Iranian Armed Forces will not allow the United States to meddle in the management of the strategic Strait of Hormuz under any circumstances.

Baghaei hails Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei praised the country’s Armed Forces for safeguarding Iran’s security and stability, saying they remain vigilant against hostile activities amid continued threats against Iran.

Final deal not start if threats continue: Araghchi warns US

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has issued start warning to the United States, emphasizing that the final deal will not commence as long as the threats continue.

Iran indebts its military power to martyred Leader: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – A senior Iranian army commander says armed forces will carry on the legacy of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, vowing to build on the military strength achieved under his leadership.

Iran’s military command:

US interference in Hormuz Strait to face with swift response

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) –Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has warned any attempt by the United States to interfere in security matters or any disruptive action in the Strait of Hormuz will face a swift and resolute response of Armed Forces.

Iran's defense sector continues to make steady progress: Gen.

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – A senior Army Force commander says that Iran has achieved sustained breakthroughs in the drone and air defense technology despite hostile media claims, highlighting steady progress across the country’s defense sector.