Iran's Military
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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.
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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.
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Military official:
Iran self-sufficient in producing ground combat equipment
TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The deputy commander of the Iranian Army said that Iran is in a very good position in the field of using drones, adding that the Army has made good achievements in the field of MAVs and electronic warfare.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.