Iran's Armed Forces

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

If US mischief continues, it will receive a tougher response

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that Islamic Republic of Iran showed a determined willingness to defend its rights with its countermeasures taken against the United States and proved that if US mischief behaviors are continued; it will receive a tougher response.

Human error not to undermine IRGC salient achievements: Army chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the human error in the downing of the Ukrainian plane will not undermine the salient achievements made by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

Iran Armed Forces:

Ukrainian civil airliner downed due to human error

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces released a statement early on Saturday noting that the cause of the Ukrainian passenger plane crash has been human error in an air defense base.

Brig. Gen. Ashtiani:

IRGC missile attack shows US fake grandeur

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier-General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said that Iran’s missile attack on US military bases in Iraq showed the fake grandeur of the United States in the international arena.

Armed Forces spox strongly rejects rumors of missile hitting Ukrainian airliner

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi strongly rejected some reports of Western media on the possibility of a missile hitting a Ukrainian airliner which crashed today in Tehran.

Any enemy move to be quickly identified, ‘nipped in the bud’: Cmdr. Yazdi

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The Commander of Mohammad Rasul-Allah Army of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Yazdi said that any move taken by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran will quickly be identified and nipped in the bud.

Armed Forces unveils homegrown ‘Kian-700’ tank transporter

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces on Sat. unveiled the domestically-manufactured ‘Kian-700’ tank transporter at an optimization and modernization center of the Army.

IRGC condemns US sanctions on armed forces, vows to continue fighting ‘Great Satan’

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has condemned the recently announced US sanctions on the Iranian armed forces, vowing to continue the fight against ‘Great Satan’ with more determination than ever.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iranian nation not fear of any threat, pressure

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that Iranian nation does not fear of any threat and pressure.

General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran:

Sanctioning armed forces 'worthless', shows US desperation vis-à-vis Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has described the US move in sanctioning the General Staff and some Iranian individuals as a propaganda show and a worthless action which showed US desperation vis-à-vis Iran.

Iran's Armed Forces in a statement:

US embassy takeover symbol of Iranians’ freedom-seeking spirit

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic, in a statement on the occasion of the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran, hailed the Iranian nation’s freedom-seeking spirit and their determination to fight against the global arrogance.

Any aggression to bring a total fiasco to enemies: Iran military chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that the enemies do not dare attack Iran, warning that any attacks will bring heavy causalities and destruction of military equipment to the enemies.

Iranian senior military chief in China to attend intl. security forum

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier-General Mehdi Rabbani arrived in China on Saturday to attend the 9th edition of Xiangshan Security Forum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.