Iran's Navy

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.

Iran’s Army Navy to unveil Piroozan hovercraft

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's Army Navy is scheduled to unveil the Piroozan hovercraft in the near future, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says.

Navy chief says;

Iran, Pakistan to strengthen naval cooperation

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the naval cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would be strengthened.

Iran's Navy chief in Pakistan for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Iran is visiting Pakistan to hold talks with the officials of the neighboring state.

Iranian Navy in Pakistan for multinational drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy takes part in the ninth edition of Pakistan’s multinational naval exercise, dubbed AMAN-25, which began in the port of Karachi on Friday.

IRGC, Army vessels to visit UAE Navy: Admiral Tangsiri

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Four IRGC and army naval ships are slated to visit the United Arab Emirates to visit the Navy of the Persian Gulf country, the IRGC Navy commander announced.

General Bagheri:

Iran invited to take part at upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that the Iranian naval forces have been invited to the Pakistani-hosted upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercise.

Gen. Bagheri:

Iran to turn into global power by utilizing its coasts

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that if Iran utilizes its extensive coastal areas effectively, it can become one of the greatest powers in the region and will emerge as one of the global powers.

Navy commander:

Electronic warfare units to be stationed in Iran's Jask Port

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that ground has been prepared for the establishment of the electronic warfare units in the strategic port of Jask.

Gen. Bagheri:

Dependence on major powers yields nothing but humiliation

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says that dependence on the world’s major powers brings nothing but humiliation and embarrassment.

Iran's Navy receives first homegrown intelligence destroyer (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Navy received the first homegrown intelligence destroyer named 'Zagros' on Wednesday.

Iran’s Navy chief:

Developing maritime diplomacy key strategy of naval forces

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized that developing maritime diplomacy is a key strategy and responsibility of naval forces worldwide.

Navy chief:

Iranian forces chased away US troops on high seas

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has hailed his forces' achievements, saying they managed to repel US troops on the high seas.

EU not enjoy independent political personality: senior cleric

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Tehran Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad Hassan Abu Torabi Fard says that the European Union (EU) does not have an independent political personality.

On Navy Day:

Enhancing combat power main task of Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that boosting the combat preparedness and power is the most important duty of the Armed Forces.

Iran self-sufficient in naval equipment: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that it is an honor for the country to be self-sufficient in providing equipment for its naval forces.

New homegrown submarines to join Iran Navy fleet in future

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the force will take delivery of a number of new domestically designed and manufactured submarines in the near future.

Iran's Navy chief:

Iran monitoring US aircraft carrier, destroyers in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the Navy continuously monitors US aircraft carriers, 16 destroyers, and frigates in the region using reconnaissance drones.

Iran Navy to take delivery of two new warships

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says two new Iranian warships are set to sail soon.

Saudi Arabia requests joint naval drill with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has requested Iran to conduct joint naval exercises in the Red Sea.

Iran to host IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX-2024)

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The main phase of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024” will be held with the participation of Indian Ocean littoral states in the coming days, hosted by the Southern Fleet of Iran Navy Force.

Iran Navy commander:

Iran fears confrontation with no power in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says Islamic Republic of Iran has grown too strong that it is scared of no powers to confront with in the Persian Gulf.

Navy Commander:

Iran Navy to announce new achievement in major mission

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the force has a "major mission" on its agenda, and its new achievement in international waters will soon be announced.

Chief of the South African Navy visits Iran's Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Chief of the South African Navy Admiral Monde Lobese and his high-ranking delegation met with Rear Admiral Qader Vazifeh, commander of the first naval district of Iran Navy during a trip to Bandar Abbas.

Iran's Navy conducts drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran conducted an exercise in the Caspian Sea on Tuesday.