Iran's Armed Forces

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.

Gen. Abdollahi:

Armed forces to coop. with judiciary in combating corruption

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters expressed the readiness of the country’s Armed Forces to cooperate with the Judiciary in combating organized corruption and strengthening national security.

Iran FM denounces US violation of ceasefire, MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Condemning the US army’s airstrikes on several centers in the Iranian southern coastal areas on Friday, June 26, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has issued a statement on violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) by the US.

Khatam Al-Anbiya HQ warns of response to any Israeli threat

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The central command center of the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that the Islamic Republic of Iran will respond to the “dangerous” Israeli movements in the skies of certain neighboring countries.

Iran’s Armed Forces a role model for Islamic world: al-Mashat

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The head of Yemen's Supreme Political Council has hailed Iran's armed forces, especially IRGC, saying their performance during the US-Israeli aggression evinced resilience, determination, and military strength.

Iran now a 'regional superpower': Lebanese MP says

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – A Lebanese lawmaker has lauded Iran as a "regional superpower," citing the Islamic Republic's triumph in the face of the latest unprovoked American-Israeli aggression.

Top security official:

Iran cannot stand violations of Lebanese ceasefire

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has condemned the Israeli aggression on Beirut, stressing that crossing Iran's red lines cannot be tolerated.

Senior cleric:

Enemy not knows language of dialog, truce but force language

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Tehran interim Friday Prayers Leader says Iranian people are facing enemy who breaches promises and treaties, stressing enemy does not understand the language of negotiations and ceasefire but it only knows language of force.

Rear admiral Sayyari:

No vessel able to enter Hormuz Strait without Iran’s permit

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army for Coordination has stressed both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are firmly under the control of Iran’s Armed Forces, saying no vessel can enter strategic waterway without Iran’s authorization.

Iran prevents vessel violating rules of passing Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Armed Forces barred the violating vessel from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the ship attempted to pass through the strategic waterway without authorization early on Friday.

Senior cleric:

Islamic Republic standing in a ‘privileged’ position in world

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – Tehran’s provisional Friday prayers leader has said that Islamic Republic of Iran has stood in a ‘privileged and unparalleled’ position in the world.

Israeli crimes in Lebanon “intolerable”: Armed Forces spox

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – A senior spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces has warned that continuation of Israeli crimes in Lebanon would be “intolerable” for Iran’s military forces.