Iran's Military

Pezeshkian:

Iran military power aims to boost deterrence not aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – If Iran seeks to increase its military power, it is not for aggression, but to strengthen deterrence and defense power, the Iranian president told Iranians residing in the US.

Iran wins 9 medals at World Cadet Games 2024

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) –  Iranian cadets have won nine medals and three cups in the 4th World Cadet Games organized by the International Military Sports Council, known as CISM.

Iran 'closely monitoring' Israeli threats: Air Defense cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Air Defense Force is closely monitoring the activities of adversaries, including the Israeli regime, as the force enjoys the highest level of readiness, says its commander.

"Iran harsh revenge against Israel is coming": Gen. Shadmani

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Khatam al-Anbiya Base, Brigadier General Ali Shadmani stated that Iran will avenge harshly the Israeli assassination of Hamas Chief Martyr Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

IRGC Navy receives 2,640 missile systems, drones

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA)– As many as 2,640 new different military equipment such as missile systems and drones were handed over to the IRGC Navy on Friday.

Iran gaining access to ground-breaking military technologies

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry is moving toward manufacturing ground-breaking military equipment as it has envisaged wars based on such technologies in the future, a senior Iranian military official says.

Gen. Nasirzedeh:

Iranian Air Force can carry out various non-stop operations

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) can carry out various non-stop operations, says the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Leader warns;

Israel regime to receive ‘heavier slap’ for Gaza massacre

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Israel will receive “a heavier slap” for the regime's ongoing massacre of the Palestinian people in the besieged Gaza Strip.

Iran reached apex of defense power: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iran's army Ground Forces Commander Kioumars Heidari has hailed the achievements made by the young Iranian military experts, noting that thanks to their efforts Iran has now reached the apex of its defense power.

Enemies hybrid war against Iran subject to failure: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The enemies' hybrid war against the Islamic Republic of Iran is subject to failure due to the country's preparedness in many areas, the Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force said.

Min. reports of considerable increase in military production

TEHRAN, Jun 10 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said that Iran recorded a treble increase in exports, a double increase in the production of non-military goods and services, and an %81 increase in military production last year.

Iran army at highest level of preparedness: Commander

TEHRAN, Jun 01 (MNA) – The Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran said Thursday that his forces are fully ready and capable of preserving the country's independence and territorial integrity.

US committed to disrupting Iran military activities: Blinken

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – US Secretary of State wrote on his twitter account that Washington is seeking to disrupt Iran's military procurement activities.

Lots of military equipment handed over to army ground forces

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – On the occasion of the national Army Day, lots of new equipment and weapons, that have been overhauled, reproduced and produced by the Army Ground Forces were unveiled and joined to the units of the force.

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.

IRGC warns Europeans Iran's patience running thin

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami warned the European states that the Iranian nation's patience is running thin, urging them to give up their hostile policies towards Tehran.

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.