Iran's Navy

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.

Gen. Mousavi:

Iran self-sufficient in producing advanced maritime equipment

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army said Tuesday that the domestic experts in Iran have the necessary expertise and knowledge to produce equipment needed in the maritime industry for oceangoing missions.

Jalili, Pezeshkian debate over sanctions, inflation, housing

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Second debate in 2024 Iran presidential runoff election between presidential contenders former health minister Masoud Pezeshkian and former lead nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili was held on Tuesday night.

Iran Navy broke all cruel threats, sanctions: Admiral Irani

TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) – The Iran's navy has been able to break all cruel threats and sanctions with extra efforts, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said.

Iranian Navy Escorts Ships to Ensure Economic Security: Navy

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Naval Forces are escorting the country’s ships in areas where enemies are present to safeguard maritime trade and economic security, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said.

Iran’s Navy equipped with 42 new defense weapons

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – 42 new defense and military achievements joined the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the order of the Commander in Chief of the Army.

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Iran to stage combined drills with dozen of naval powers

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani says the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy plans to hold joint naval exercises with foreign military forces in the northern tip of the Indian Ocean within the next few weeks.

Kan'ani:

Meddling in Iran interests will not go unanswered

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The actions and interference of the domineering countries against the interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran in any part of the world will not go unanswered, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says.

Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran, Russia, and China are set to hold a joint naval drill with the aim of securing regional security.

Iran Navy to expand presence to Antarctica

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani says that the navy forces have established three command centers in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean already and are planning to expand the presence to Antarctica.

Admiral Irani:

Navy to receive hovercrafts equipped with long-range missile

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy Commander announced that the Iranian Navy will receive hovercraft equipped with long-range missile capabilities.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran Navy enjoys active presence in international waters

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says despite the plots of the enemies, today the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is active in the international and oceanic scenes.

Iran deploys new naval flotilla to international waters

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy on Friday dispatched a “combat and training” flotilla of warships to the high seas for what the Navy chief called a multipronged mission.

Iran deploys destroyer to Red Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 1 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has dispatched a destroyer to the Red Sea as part of the flotillas that take part in regular missions in international waters.

Iran Navy receives new cruise missile systems, choppers

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy on Sunday took delivery of a range of new homegrown weapons and equipment, including strategic cruise missile systems and helicopters suitable for electromagnetic warfare.

IRGC Navy recruits 55,000 naval Basij forces

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the force has recruited 55,000 local Basij forces into its ranks that can carry out operations in oceans with their vessels armed with rockets.

Iran's Navy commander in Baku to discuss military cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has traveled to Baku for talks on military cooperation.

Iran develops underwater drone

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) –  The Iranian Navy unveiled an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) capable of detecting and disabling naval mines.

Iran navy unveils Chamrosh-4 vertical launch drone

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The Chamrosh-4 vertical launch drone was unveiled at the Iran Army Navy's exhibition of scientific and technological achievements.

Iran, Oman hold joint drill in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran and Oman have jointly held a daylong maritime rescue and relief exercise in the northern Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz.