Iran's Armed Forces

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.

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.

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.

Iran Armed Forces opens major military exhibition

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – A major exhibition showcasing the latest defense achievements of the Iranian Armed Forces has opened at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, with over 560 military equipment on display.

Bagheri:

Iran may switch to ‘offensive’ to protect national interests

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, said Sun. that Iran may switch from its defensive policy to ‘offensive’ tactics if its national interests come under threat.

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.

Iran to hold major exhibition of military achievements on Jan. 31

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran will showcase its latest military achievements in a major exhibition on Jan. 31, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, according to senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces.

Iran chief cmdr scoffs at US 'humiliating' exit from Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said the US exit from Syria was the humiliating withdrawal of a country that was present there without the consent of the people and the legal government of the Arab country.

West rushes to terrorists’ rescue in dire times: Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces said Sun. that in many cases where terrorists are under siege, some Western countries will send their helicopters to lend logistic support to them.

Admiral Mousavi:

Iran ready to protect tankers against US threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran Army Operations Deputy Officer reassured on Mon. that Iranian trade vessels and oil tankers on international waters will be protected against US threats.

Iran ready to host 1st World Military Archery C’ship: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said that Iran is ready to host the 1st edition of CISM World Military Archery Championship in Tehran.

Iran voices readiness to build military-focused hospital

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Director General of the 4th ICMM Pan-Asia Pacific Congress on Military Medicine said Iran is ready to build a separate hospital dedicated to military medicine, stressing the importance of developing such hospitals in serving people.

Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces:

IRGC missiles inflicted considerable casualties on ISIL

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said Mon. that last night’s missile attack launched against ISIL in Syria killed some commanders of the terrorist group.

Iran, Pakistan call for closer coop. against terrorism, organized crime

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy cmdr. of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces and Pakistan Secretary of Defense met Sun. in Tehran and stressed resolve to develop defense cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime.

Iran unveils new defense achievements in ground combat

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The latest defense achievements of the Armed Forces in the field of ground combat have been unveiled Wed. in the presence of Army Ground Forces Commander Brig. Gen. Kioumars Heidari.

Iran not seeking war, to defend itself against any aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri says that Iran does not seek fight with any country, but if attacked it will defend itself very well.

3 Ahvaz military parade terrorists killed, one in custody: Armed Forces spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Senior Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces said all terrorists involved in the attack on a military parade in southwest city of Ahvaz have been either killed or arrested.

Armed Forces begin nationwide parade in Pres. Rouhani's presence

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran marked the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week by military parades in President Rouhani’s presence.

Nationwide parades slated to be held on Sat.

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Spokesman and Deputy Commander of the Islamic Republic Army for Cultural and Public Relations Affairs Brigadier General Taqikahani said that nationwide parade of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will be held tomorrow.

Iranian forces can ensure national security anywhere in world: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari said that Iran’s Army and armed forces have reached a level of authority that they can provide national security anywhere in the world.

Kosar fighter jet to join Iran Army Air Force in near future

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran Aviation Industries Organization Brigadier General Abdolkarim Banitorfi has said that recently unveiled domestically-made Kosar fighter jet will join the Iranian air forces in the near future.

Leader:

Still no war on the horizon based on political calculations

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei says that based on political calculations there is no war on the horizon, calling strengthening the air defense capabilities.

Iran's practice in Strait of Hormuz in favor of security: military spox

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi says that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf are aimed at marinating the security of the waterway.

2018 Intl. Army Games;

Iran finishes 2nd at Guardian of Order contest

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian armed forces team participating at the 2018 Intl. Army Games finished second place at the Guardian of Order contest hosted by Russia.

Enemy ignorant of Iran’s power: Army Chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army Maj. Gen. Mousavi said that the enemy is ignorant of Iranian army’s and people’s preparedness and unity, otherwise it would not threat the Iranian nation.

No one able to economically isolate Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said Mon. that the Armed Forces are relying on internal resources to produce military equipment, adding that no one can economically isolate Iran from the world.