Iran's Armed Forces

Some military drills undisclosed to public, says cmdr. Pourdastan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan said that some military drills of Iranian armed forces are held in the dark while some others are done publicly to send caution to enemies.
2019-10-05 11:15
Iran marks Sacred Defense Week with massive military parades

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces are staging massive parades in Tehran and 30 other cities across the country on the first day of the annual Sacred Defense Week, which marks the 39th anniversary of the 1980s Iraqi-imposed war on Iran.
2019-09-22 09:07
By: Rahbar Emdadi

Iranian Armed Forces stage joint areial exercise

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Armed Forces staged a joint aerial exercise on Friday in Bandar Abbas, south Iran.
2019-09-20 13:17
Iranian Armed Forces influential in regional military equations

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Army said in a statement that sanctions made Iran progress in building its required military equipment and this has created a deterrence power for the country.
2019-08-21 13:05
Iran not to be fooled by US call for talks: chief military commander

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that the Iranian nation will never be fooled by the enemy’s call for negotiation.
2019-08-19 17:50
Iran unveils armored 'Ra'd', delivers 'Aras-2' tactical vehicles

KERMAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – During a ceremony attended by Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami, the domestically made modern Ra’d (Thunder) Armored Personnel Carrier was unveiled while Aras-2 Tactical Vehicles were delivered to Armed Forces.
2019-08-13 15:30
Iran's armed forces at maximum level of defence power: senior lawmaker

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Mojtaba Zonnour, Chairman of Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, says that Iranian armed forces are at the maximum level of preparedness.
2019-08-09 16:30
Armed forces ready to counter biological threats

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Armed forces are equipped with necessary skills and facilities to identify any biological threat in time and carry out treatment procedures, according to head of the health department at the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
2019-07-30 10:33
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Presser of head of Physical Education Office

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Brigadier General Kamal Peyambari, head of the Physical Education Office at the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, attended a press conference on Wed. to brief the press on Iran's plans for participation at the upcoming Russia’s International Army Games and CISM Military World Games.
2019-07-24 15:50
Iran to host 2 contests at Intl. Army Games 2019

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran will host two contests at Russia’s International Army Games slated for August, according to Physical Education Office of the General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
2019-07-24 13:05
Major General Bagheri visits NE border regions

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri visited the northeastern borders of the country on Wednesday. During the visit, the top commander met with a number of border guards and senior religious figures of the region.
2019-07-10 14:29
MP Boroujerdi:

Iran’s downing of US drone sent a good message to regional states

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The downing of the US spy drone by Iran carried a very good message for regional countries in stressing the significance of reliance on domestic power and capabilities, said a member of national security commission on Wednesday.
2019-06-26 10:46
No issue in W Asia can be solved without Iran: top commander

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri highlighted that no issue in the West Asian region can be solved without the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2019-06-02 12:35
Armed forces’ commanders renew allegiance with Imam Khomeini’s causes

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – On the occasion of anniversary of Liberation of Khorramshahr on Khordad 3 (May 24), senior commanders of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran renewed their allegiance to the ideals of the late Imam Khomeini (RA) in his mausoleum on Thursday.
2019-05-23 13:16
Iran's response to be regrettable: Army chief

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that maintaining and enhancing the vigilance and readiness of the army units in the current situation is inevitable to prevent the enemy's threats.
2019-05-18 16:18
Armed Forces vow fierce response to any possible movement of enemies

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran voiced strong support for recent Iran’s decision to stop complying with some parts of the Nuclear Deal, vowing to give strong response any possible movement of enemies.
2019-05-08 16:41
Armed forces ready to deter any military threat posed to Iran: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari on Monday referred to the readiness of the armed forces in face of any potential foreign threat, saying that, currently, no external danger is posed to the country.
2019-05-08 15:54
Rouhani hails Army’s role in ensuring Iran’s independence, territorial integrity

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – "During the past 40 years, the Army has always been beside the Iranian nation and the Islamic Revolution, making sacrifice to secure territorial integrity and ensuring independency of Iran,” Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday.
2019-04-18 10:34
If US troops make a mistake, we will respond vigorously: Iran military chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri says “we consider the US troops in West Asia as terrorists and if they make a mistake, we will confront them vigorously.”
2019-04-09 20:52
Iran armed forces vow to spare no efforts in fight against terrorist US CENTCOM

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces have issued a statement to condemn the US terrorist designation of IRGC, declaring that the armed forces will spare no efforts in fight against terrorist US CENTCOM.
2019-04-09 16:47
By: Ali Ghanbarlou

Armed Forces officials’ meeting for flood-hit Lorestan prov.

KHORRAMABAD, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri headed a meeting aimed to enhance coordination between different Armed Forces for rescue operations in flood-hit Lorestan province, west Iran. IRGC Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour and Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari also attended the meeting.
2019-04-06 12:33
Armed forces vow to protect Islamic Establishment against any danger

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – On the anniversary of Iranian Islamic Republic Day April 1, the General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces have issued a statement, stressing that the armed forces will not allow the slightest damage to the Islamic Establishment.
2019-03-31 19:52
By: Amin Brenjkar

Relief to flood victim families in Shiraz

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Different sections of Iranian armed forces and ordinary people rushed to help the people of Shiraz’s Saadi neighborhood, which was severely hit by flash floods over the past few days. The Minister of Information and Communications Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi was one of the officials who paid a visit to Saadi neighborhood on Wednesday.
2019-03-28 13:32
Gen. Shekarchi dismisses any joint military operations with Turkey

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran has no plan to launch joint military operations with Turkey along shared borders.
2019-03-21 10:35
Iran refutes claims of participation in Turkey’s operation against PKK

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – An informed source from General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran said the country had no involvement in Turkey’s operation against the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militant group on Monday.
2019-03-18 19:10
Bagheri:

Iranian armed forces more prepared than ever to tackle threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, says all the Iranian forces are at the highest level of preparedness to tackle any kinds of threats.
2019-03-05 17:38
Iran enjoys maximum level of security in unsafe region

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – The judicial deputy of Iranian armed forces says that Iran enjoys highest level of security despite being located in an unsafe region thanks to its vigorous armed forces.
2019-02-27 16:34
Iran’s overhauled fighters used against terrorists in Iraq: chief of staff

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, said some Sukhoi fighter jets overhauled by Iranian experts were used in Iraq to combat terrorism.
2019-02-05 11:35
Armed Forces spox:

Iran needs no permission to boost defense power

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran seeks nobody’s permission to boost its defense capability.
2019-02-04 11:25
Armed Forces’ aerial achievements expo opens in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – An exhibition opened today in Tehran which features major aerial achievements of Iranian Armed Forces.
2019-01-31 12:33