Iran's Military

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Bavar-373 air defense system to become operational by March

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said Sun. the homegrown mobile air defense system ‘Bavar-373’ will officially be unveiled by the end of the current Iranian year (March 20).

Sayyari discusses military coop. with Pakistani officials

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari held separate meetings with high-ranking military officials of Pakistan.

Iran's deterrence power has ruled out enemy's military option: IRGC deputy

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – IRGC Deputy Commander Brigadier General Hossein Salami said Wed. that Iran’s military capabilities have changed the enemies’ assessment of Iran and they are not threatening Iran with military option anymore.

Iranian medalists in Asian, world games exempted from military service

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces Ayatollah Khamenei has agreed with granting exemption from military service to all Iranian medal winners in Asian and world competitions.

Military option out of sight as Iran has grown immune against threats

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholam Reza Jalali says that Iran has grown immune against military aggression thanks to its defense and military capabilities.

US military officials wiser than its politicians: Safavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that US military officials are wiser than politicians of the country, especially Trump.

Senior cleric warns US, Israel of moving against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Tehran Interim Friday Prayers Leader Ayatollah Mohammad-Ali Movahedi Kermani warned that if US and Israel make the mistake of moving against Iran, their bases in the region will no longer be secure.

IRGC, Army Forces joint military drill kicks off in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week, a joint military exercise was launched between Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Army Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the azure waters of the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s military power is of defensive, deterrence nature

TEHRAN, Sep. 05(MNA) – The commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) says that Iranian military power is defensive in nature and is for deterrence purposes.

Iran soon to unveil advanced long-range missile, radar systems

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The commander of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says the country will soon unveil its most-advanced long-range radar and air defense missile systems.

Iran to unveil new military achievement next week: military official

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said Fri. that new military achievements that will be unveiled next week will upset the enemies.