Iran's Armed Forces

Armed Forces, IRGC stress commitment to Imam Khomeini ideals

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – Issuing separate statements on the occasion of the demise anniversary of Imam Khomeini (RA), the IRGC and General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran re-assured their commitment to Imam's ideals.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran ready to export defense equipment to friendly countries

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says the Islamic Republic stands ready to export wholesale its defense equipment to friendly countries and share its military expertise with them.

Oman stresses developing military, defense coop. with Iran

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tarik emphasized the necessity of developing military and defense industry cooperation between Iran and his country.

Army cmdr. warns;

Combat readiness of Iran armed forces not 'testifiable'

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Warning enemies not to make any anti-Iran mistakes, the Army's Ground Force Commander said that the combat readiness of the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is not testifiable.

Top commander:

Iran’s Air Defense Force ‘absolute power’ in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force says his forces are the absolute power in the region, citing their self-reliance in producing military equipment and capability to export them.

Gen. Bagheri:

IRGC's strategic capabilities fueling fear in enemy camp

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces has lauded the readiness of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in the face of threats, saying the IRGC's capabilities instill fear in the enemy's camp.

Enemy defeatable despite its apparent calculations: Leader

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that the enemy is defeatable despite all its seemingly solid calculations and military power.

Gen. Bagheri:

Space program of Iran armed forces advances at rapid pace

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said the space program of the armed forces is progressing rapidly.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran has ballistic missiles capable of hitting moving ships

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s Armed Forces said that Iran has achieved the capablity to develop ballistic missiles which are capable of destroying moving naval fleets.

Iran ready to strengthen Iraqi armed forces: deputy min.

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iran's deputy defense minister for international affairs says that the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to strengthen the Iraqi armed forces by delivering weaponry and assisting its military industries.

Iran’s Armed Forces warn EU over blacklisting IRGC

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces warned European Union about the consequences of placing Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on the bloc’s “terror” list.

Iran top general:

Muslim youths will avenge General Soleimani assassination

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces says the Muslim world’s youths are bent on avenging the US assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani.

Gen. Bagheri dismisses claims Iranian drones used in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Saying that Iran is among the world's top 5 drone powers, the Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces rejected the western states' accusations that Iranian drones are used in the Ukraine war.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Relying on domestic potentials to yield independence

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that relying upon the high potential and capabilities will result in independence and self-sufficiency of the country.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran to counter US' hostile move taken against Iranian drones

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Iran Major General Bagheri said that Islamic Republic of Iran will counter any US hostile move taken against drones of the country.

Major General Bagheri:

Iran not to tolerate any changes in regional borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Advising Baku and Yerevan to solve the disputes through peaceful means and dialogue, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran will not tolerate changes in the borders of the region.

Leader forwards general policies of Iran 7th development plan

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – In a proclamation on Monday, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei outlined the general policies of Iran’s 7th development plan.

Iran Armed Forces unveil latest precision strike drone

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Ministry unveils the latest precision strike unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by the country's Armed Forces.

President Raeisi:

Slightest aggression on Iran to receive remorseful response

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi said Thursday that Iran has created a high level of deterrence that the enemy cannot even think of taking any move against it.

Pres. Raeisi:

Iran, Pakistan armed forces secure shared borders

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that the armed forces of two countries of Iran and Pakistan created adequate security conditions at shared borders.

Brig. Gen. Shekarchi:

Iran ‘self-sufficient, independent’ in ensuring security

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Unlike other dependent countries, the Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran is self-sufficient and independent in ensuring its security.