Iran's Navy

Navy commanders renew allegiance with Imam Khomeini ideals

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Navy Force commanders visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) and renewed their allegiance with the ideals of founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini (RA).

Iran to add new Khuzestan warship into Navy fleet soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, announced that the new “Khuzestan” warship will soon join the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, enhancing the country’s ability to conduct long-range maritime missions.

Iran's Navy chief cmdr.:

Upgraded "Jamaran" destroyer heads to a major naval drill

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the upgraded “Jamaran” destroyer is headed to take part in an important international naval drill after about 16 years of activity.

Iran to not yield to any threat: Navy Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains steadfast in the face of threats, highlighting the navy’s active role during a recent 12-day war with Israel.

Army chief cmdr.:

Iran fully prepared to give crushing response to enemy threat

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami says the army forces of the country are fully prepared to give a decisive and crushing response to enemy at any point that requires preserving national interest.

Navy commander:

Iran Navy deploys over 103 task forces to high seas

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has deployed more than 103 task forces to international waters, with two currently on active missions, highlighting Tehran’s efforts to ensure the security of global shipping lanes.

Iran Navy cmdr. hails presence of forces on intl. missions

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani praised the unflinching efforts and presence of the Navy’s forces in the important international maritime missions.

Iran-Azerbaijan joint naval exercise "AZIREX-2025" wraps up

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran-Azerbaijan joint search and rescue exercise entitled “AZIREX-2025”, which had been held at Baku coasts with the participation of Iranian and Azeri Navy personnel and vessels, ended on Saturday.

Foreign Ministry:

Iran nuclear file should exit UNSC agenda after JCPOA expired

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry says that after the official expiration of the UNSC resolution 2231, the country's nuclear file should exit the Security Council agenda.

Senior Army Cmdr.:

Iran achieves peace, security through power, deterrence

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, deputy chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination, has emphasized that sustainable peace and security can only be achieved through power, readiness, and deterrence.

Iran Navy chief holds meeting with counterparts in Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy met with his Azerbaijani and Kazakh counterparts on the sidelines of the Caspian Sea littoral states’ naval commanders meeting in Russia.

Iran Navy Cmdr. in Russia to attend Caspian Naval summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Navy has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the meeting of naval commanders from Caspian Sea littoral states.

Senior Iranian diplomat says;

E3 does not comply with commitments

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh blamed the European troika for not adhering to their commitments under the JCPOA.

Iran’s Navy to launch missile drill on Thursday

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Army Navy will kick off the operational phase of its “Sustainable Power 1404” missile exercise on Thursday, spanning two days in the northern Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman.

Iran Navy commander visits naval units in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has made a field visit to surface and subsurface naval units deployed in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to assess the security situation of maritime shipping routes.

Iranian Navy chopper intercepts US destroyer in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – An Iranian Navy helicopter has intercepted the US destroyer USS Fitzgerald in the Sea of Oman, issuing warning signals and ultimately forcing the American vessel to alter its course southward.

On charges of smuggling fuel;

Iran seizes foreign oil tanker in Sea of Oman (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – Iran has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Sea of Oman while it was smuggling a massive cargo of 2 million liters of fuel.

Iran’s Navy intercepts UK spy destroyer in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy stopped a British spy destroyer in the Sea of Oman that was intending to aid Israel in attacking Iran.

Iran to Revise Pilotage Operations Guideline

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) plans to revise the national guideline on pilotage operations, drawing directly on the expertise and experience of marine pilots.

13 homegrown vessels join Iran’s maritime fleet

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iran’s maritime fleet received 13 locally produced vessels during a ceremony in Khorramshahr on Saturday.

Major missions on Iran Navy's agenda: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Commander of Navy Rear-Admiral Shahram Irani said that major missions are on the agenda, adding that the 86th Fleet of the Iranian Navy has shown to the world the authority and progress of Islamic Iran.

Sahand destroyer to be equipped with 12 missiles: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)—Iran's Navy Force Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has announced that the ‘Sahand’ destroyer will be equipped with twelve missiles.

Navy cmdr.:

Iran's military power stands at world-class level

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Force Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that Iran’s military power has grown too strong that it has now become a world-class military power.

Aggressors will be defeated at sea like ‘Pharaoh’s people’

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy commander said the country’s naval and defense power is stronger than ever, warning that any aggressor will be defeated and drowned at sea like Pharaoh’s army.

Navy Cmdr.:

Trump’s remarks on US power illusionary

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on the US’s power stem from an “illusion.”

Iran's defense minister:

Iran's maritime power means its utmost power in region, world

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA)–Iran Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran's authority at sea means authority in the region and the world, so the country needs to strengthen this authority by relying on its domestic capabilities.