Iran's Military

Iran not having expansionist view of its military component

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President maintained that the Islamic Republic does not have an expansionist view of its defensive and military power components.
2021-02-23 20:00
Iran made great progress in UAV, smart ammunition

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that Iran has made significant progress in the field of UAV technology and smart ammunition.
2021-02-08 23:00
Enemies seeking a defenseless Iran: Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister said enemies of the country wish to see Iran without defense capabilities.
2021-02-08 15:29
Iran Army tests homegrown electro-optical system for 1st time

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s new indigenous electro-optical system, Jalal, has been used for the first time in real combat conditions against mock enemy targets in the Ground Force war game.
2021-01-20 10:13
Army to hold large-scale drone exercise

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The first joint and large drone combat exercise of the Army with the participation of hundreds of operational drones of the different sections of the force will be held in Semnan for two days.
2021-01-04 16:27
US imposes Iran-related sanctions on 4 entities, 6 companies

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) –United States on Tue. imposed Iran-related sanctions on six companies and four people, accusing them of supplying sensitive goods to an Iranian military firm in Trump administration’s latest move to increase pressure on Tehran.
2020-11-10 20:30
Iran to give 'crushing' response to any threat

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies warned Iran enemies over facing Iran Armed Forces' crushing response if they threaten the country's interests.
2020-10-31 11:41
US analyst confirms Iran's ability to produce advanced arms

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Dave DesRoches, an American military expert, believes that Iran can produce better equipment in the field of armaments than foreign models.
2020-10-20 10:53
By: Mohammad Reza Abbasi

'Zolfaghar 99 Military drill' in south of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The three-day exercises, dubbed Zolfaqar-99, kicked off on Thursday under the command of the Army’s Zolfaqar base, with observers from the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base in attendance.
2020-09-10 15:30
Iran's military power superior to Zionists’, Al Saud’s

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – According to the US-based Global Fire Power (GFP) review, Iran's potential military strength is superior to that of the Zionist regime and countries such as Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.
2020-08-19 18:17
US analyst:

Iran's military capabilities contribute to regional peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman said that Iran’s significant military capabilities will prevent a US attack and contribute to eventual regional peace and stability.
2020-08-02 16:47
What high-tech military equipment can Iran offer world?

TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Despite sanctions, Iran has been able to develop advanced military equipment and is ready to offer it for purchase in the world market.
2020-07-05 14:08
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.
2019-11-05 22:13
IRGC chief vows harsh response to any aggression against Iranian soil

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Thursday that even enemies’ minor aggressive acts against Iran’s territorial integrity will be responded by a severe response.
2019-10-31 12:38
Enemies exhausted by Iran’s military might: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the enemies of Iran, exhausted by the Islamic Republic’s military might, have reached the end of the line both strategically and tactically.
2019-08-08 13:25
Iran to unveil 2 new defensive achievements on August 22: minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Wednesday that on the occasion of Iran’s National Defense Industry Day (August 22) a new military vehicle and an air defense system will be unveiled and delivered.
2019-08-07 12:46
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
By: Majid Rafiee

What Iran gains, what US loses by downing US drone

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – Last week the US Global Hawk spy drone intruded into Iranian airspace, which was shot down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps after the dronet violated Iranian airspace and ignored Iran’s several warnings.
2019-06-25 13:19
Sayyari:

Iran to stand against any threat to protect its interests

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on Thu. that the Islamic Republic of Iran will firmly stand against any threat to safeguard its national interests.
2019-05-02 11:44
Instagram blocks accounts of Iranian military commanders under US pressures

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Several accounts on Instagram attributed to Iranian military officials have been removed after the US blacklisted the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
2019-04-16 20:50
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Rescue and relief teams in flood-hit Pol Dokhtar hold rally in support of IRGC

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – The Rescue and relief teams comprising military forces, who are assisting the people in flood-hit Pol Dokhtar county, Lorestan Province, held a rally on Friday morning to protest at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) blacklisting by the United States.
2019-04-12 16:37
A thriving year awaits Iran's defense industry: Gen. Hatami

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami hailed the constant efforts by domestic experts in the defense industry, saying that the achievements in the strategic sector will observe a boom during the next Iranian year (starts on March 21).
2019-03-13 14:53
Ayatollah Khamenei’s statements when awarding Maj. Gen. Soleimani with Order of Zolfaqar

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Major General Qassem Soleimani of IRGC has been awarded the Order of Zulfaqar by the Commander-in-Chief of Armed Forces, Ayatollah Khamenei.
2019-03-12 00:26
Brig. Gen. Valivand:

India, Pakistan, Oman students receive military training in Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Commandant of AJA University of Command and Staff (Dafoos) said Wed. that military students from India, Pakistan and Oman are currently passing training courses at the Iranian staff college.
2019-03-06 12:54
Iran Army builds coast-to-sea missiles with 300km range

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Army's Deputy Commander for Operations Rear Admiral Mahmoud Moussavi said "we did not have any coast-to-sea missile before the Islamic Revolution; but our missiles have reached a range of of 300 kilometers today and will even increase in the near future."
2019-02-06 11:54
Israeli leader warns against Iran’s powerful reaction to alleged strikes in Syria

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) –The Israeli president has warned against alleged Israeli strikes on Iranian military bases in Syria, saying the continuation of the attacks could push Tehran to respond ‘more forcefully’ in the future.
2019-01-29 19:36
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.
2019-01-26 13:27
Goals of first day of ‘Eghtedar 97’ military drills materialized

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Amir Nozar Nemati said the units successfully carried out their missions on the first day of today’s ‘Eghtedar 97’ military drills.
2019-01-25 17:38
Iranian Army uses military robots in operations: official

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The Head of the Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies Center says that the Army uses the capabilities of robots to tackle threats.
2019-01-24 13:43
Ghasemi to Netanyahu: Know your limits; Iran is not deterred by your threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The spokesman of Iranian Foreign Ministry Bahram Ghasemi has warned the Israeli prime minister that Iran is not intimidated by his recent threats, telling him “know your limits.”
2019-01-16 22:51