Iran's Military

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Enemy angered at Iran's self-sufficiency in military field

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – "Our enemies are angry and saddened by the self-sufficiency of the armed forces and the technological achievements of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Maj. Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iran Armed Forces.

Final test of Bavar 373 air defense within next few days

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force said Friday that the final test of the homegrown Bavar 373 air defense system will be carried out in the next few days and the range of the system will top 300 km.

Iran military delegation visits Oman Maritime Security Centre

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The visiting military delegation from the Islamic Republic of Iran has paid a visit to Oman's Maritime Security Centre (MSC) in Muscat, an Omani source reported on Tuesday.

Report suggests:

Iran torpedoes could severely impact structure of US carriers

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – An American website has published a report on the Iranian navy's capabilities to pose a credible threat to US carriers and concluded that the torpedoes Iran possesses could severely impact the structure of a US carrier.

Sayyari:

Any threat against Iran to receive harshest response

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution has reached such a high level of validity and maturity that will certainly respond to the slightest threat against Iran at the highest level possible, said a senior Iranian commander.

6 soldiers sustain injuries in fire in Kermanshah

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Six soldiers sustained burns after the explosion of a gas canister in their barrack's kitchen in the western Iranian province of Kermanshah on Wednesday.

Gen. Shekarchi:

Any Israeli blunder to receive Iran's toughest response

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – "The smallest mistake by the Zionists will receive our harshest response," according to the spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi.

Brig. Gen. Sabahifard stresses boosting deterrence power

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Students of military universities should help develop military achievements, Commander of Iran Army Air Defense Force said, adding that enhancing military achievements is directly related to increasing deterrence power.

Russian official:

Iran among 4 top missile systems manufacturers in world

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Stating that Iran is one of the four top manufacturers of missile systems in the world, the deputy chief of the Russian Academy of Rocket and Artillery Sciences said that Iran is able to make Israel an uninhabitable place.

IRGC chief commander:

Iran adds to military might on a daily basis as per strategy

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has said that Iran is determined to add to its military might in accordance with a smart, targeted, and considered strategy.

Iran to host athletes from 22 countries for 35th CISM

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – A spokesman for the Iranian police said that the country will host as many as 300 athletes from 22 countries at the 5th CISM World Military Wrestling Championship.

VIDEO: Iran Army test-launches 'Majid' Air Defense System

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – 'Majid' short-range and low-altitude air defense system consists of a launcher loaded on 'Aras' military vehicle and electro-optical fire control system and 'Kashef-99' radar was test-launched by Iran's Army.  

Brig. Gen. Heidari:

Army Ground Force to hold military drill in northwest Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The Commander of Iranian Army Ground Forces said Thursday that a military exercise entitled “Conquerors of Kheibar” will be held by Iran’s Army Ground Forces in northwest Iran on Friday.

Iran has grown too strong no power can attack it: Gen. Safavi

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Yahya Rahim Safavi, a top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution said Wednesday that Iran has become too powerful that no power from beyond the region can wage a large-scale war against it.

Iran defense power not threatening any country, nation

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran military authority is aimed at preventing threats and maintaining the security of the country, and it is not a threat to any country or nation, Head of Ideological-Political Organization of the Ministry of Defense said.

Joint IRGC, Army air defenses ready to confront any threats

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam ul Anbia Air Defense, Brigadier General Ghader Rahimzadeh the Iranian sky is the safest sky in the region, adding that "The army and IRGC air defense forces are ready to confront with any threats."

Iran's military institutions recognize mission more than ever

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – In his message on the occasion of the National Day of Army, President Rouhani stressed that Iran's military institutions recognize their mission and responsibility more professionally than ever.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.