Iran's Navy

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.

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.

By yearend:

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.