Iran's Navy

IRGC’s Shahid Mahdavi warship completes 1st mission

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) –A domestically-made oceangoing warship operated by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has entered Iran territorial waters after completing a long-term voyage to participate in joint naval drills with BRICS nations.

Iran's Dena Destroyer participates in MILAN 2026 drill

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Dena destroyer has participated in MILAN 2026 Naval Exercise in India, which was held with the participation of 72 countries and hosted by the Indian Navy.

Iran tests sea-based long-range air defense missile (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired a naval variant of its Sayyad-3 air defense missile during a large-scale exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.

On sidelines of MILAN 2026 drill;

Iran Navy chief holds meetings with Russian, Saudi commanders

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani held separate meetings with senior naval commanders from Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Myanmar on the sidelines of the MILAN 2026 international naval exercise in India.

Oil prices continue to increase after Iran naval drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Oil prices moved up sharply on Thursday, climbing above $71 per barrel, following Iran’s naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman.

Iran eyes expanding naval diplomacy with like-minded states

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the country’s naval forces are expanding maritime diplomacy with like-minded countries.

Iran, Russia, China to hold naval drill in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran have dispatched ships to participate in the upcoming “Maritime Security Belt 2026” naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev announced.

Navy chief commander:

Iran’s presence in oceans conveys Islamic power to world

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that presence of Iranian Navy in international waters represents Muslims' might, which is based on justice and ethics, to the world.

South Africa Navy chief hails Iran participation in maritime exercise

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Chief of the South African Navy Vice Admiral Monde Lobese has hailed Iran’s participation in the multinational naval exercise “Will for Peace 2026” at the Cape of Good Hope, off the coast of Africa.

Iran's chief Navy commander:

Enemy underestimated grandeur of Islamic Establishment

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The chief commander of Iranian Army Navy has said that enemies underestimated the grandeur and greatness of the Islamic Establishment and noble nation of Islamic Iran.

With Iran's presence;

Combined Naval Drill kicks off in South Africa

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The Combined Naval Drill entitled “Will for Peace 2026” began in South Africa on Wednesday with the participation of naval forces of nine countries and flight and vessel combat units and special operations of Iran Navy.

Iran seizes foreign vessel carrying smuggled fuel

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iranian border guard forces have intercepted a foreign vessel and seized 363,000 liters of smuggled fuel in one of the largest maritime anti-smuggling operations in the country’s history.

Iranian Navy to host multinational trilateral drill

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy announced that a trilateral naval exercise will be held in an oceanic region, hosted by Iran, as part of the country’s expanding international maritime engagement.

Army Navy chief commander:

Iran Navy dispatches task groups to South Africa: commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy commander praised the country’s “expanding maritime presence” beyond the region, announcing that the Navy’s 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently en route to South Africa.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran Navy’s readiness increasing in proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that readiness of the Navy Force of the country is increasing in proportionate to the threats.

Iran employs locally-made equipment in drills, ops.: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Army Navy says that the equipment and the weaponry used in operations and war games by Iranian armed forces are domestically made by young Iranian military experts.

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.