Iran Army

Oil tanker on fire after hitting mines in Hormuz: Iran Army

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian army on Tuesday said an oil tanker hit mines and caught fire while attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz via a route not authorized by Tehran.

Iran army downs US Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Army's air defense forces destroyed a U.S. Lucas drone over Bandar Abbas on Sunday morning.

Iran Army spox.:

No leaders in history have been more criminal than US ones

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia, spokesperson for Iran’s Army, criticized US officials’ remarks about Iran, describing American leaders as among the most criminal figures in history.

General Abdollahi:

Iran military will defend country "under any circumstances"

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Major General Ali Abdollahi, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, stressed the country’s readiness to confront any aggression, saying that Iran is ready to defend itself "under any circumstances."

Iran Navy says no. of ships hit in east of Hormuz rising

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The Navy of the Iranian Army says that the number of the ships hit and damaged in the Strait of Hormuz is on the rise.

Iran Army Navy identifies violating oil tanker in east Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) –Iran Army Navy has announced that an oil tanker violating maritime restrictions caught fire in a restricted area east of the Strait of Hormuz after switching off its tracking systems and attempting to navigate through the area.

New operational plans are currently underway: Iran Army spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Iranian Army Brigadier General Akraminia has said that new operational plans are currently underway that will force hostile American vessels to flee to even greater distances.

Army chief cmdr.:

If Iran rights not respected, Hormuz Strait to remain closed

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said should the inalienable rights of the Iranian nation are not observed, restrictions regarding passage through the Strait of Hormuz will continue.

Army Ground Force cmdr.:

Iran has deployed over 50 combat, support units along borders

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Ali Jahanshahi has said that more than 50 combat and support units have been deployed along the country’s borders to ensure security.

Army chief:

Iran defense equipment production never halted during war

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army chief says that the country’s indigenous defence industry proved to be a true supporter of forces on the battlefield during the recent imposed wars, despite enemy efforts to stop production.

Spokesman:

Iran Army to introduce new war equipment in proper time

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman said a large reserve of new defensive and offensive equipment, including missiles and drones, is now in the possession of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's forces.

Army chief cmdr.:

Any further enemy mistake to draw crushing response from Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Issuing a stark warning to enemy, Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief Major General Amir Hatami has said powerful Armed Forces of the country will give a crushing response to enemy if it [enemy] makes another mistake.

Iran Army planning to enhance missile range, speed: Spox.

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the Army Force is planning to upgrade missiles, increase their range and speed.

Army spox:

Enemy calculations collapsed in face of Iranian nation’s will

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the calculation of the enemy was collapsed in the face of the iron will of the noble nation of the Islamic Iran.

Iran controls both sides of Strait of Hormuz: Top army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Describing the disposition of forces, the chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs says that both sides of strategic Strait of Hormuz control by the powerful Armed Forces of the country.

Army spox:

Iran’s Army fully prepared to confront enemy if attacked

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Reacting to the possible US attacks against the country, Iran’s Army Spokesperson Brigadier General Akraminia has said that the Army Force of Iran is fully prepared to confront the enemy with all might and strength.

Army chief cmdr.:

War not over, enemy must be ready to get heavy blow from Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) –Emphasizing the war imposed by the US and Israel is at a critical and decisive juncture, Iran’s Army chief commander has emphasized that war is not over and aggressive enemy must be readied to receive a crushing blow from Iran.

Army deputy chief:

Iran stood up to world's most powerful army despite sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Deputy Chief for Executive Affairs Brigadier General Sheikh has said that Iran stood up to the world’s most powerful military in spite of sanctions imposed against the country.

Hormuz Strait is definitely in Iran's hands: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has rejected the US officials claims about Hormuz Strait, stressing the waterway is definitely in Iran's hands.

Enemy's drone targeted over Hormuz: Iran Army

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Army announced Sunday evening that an advanced "Orbiter" reconnaissance drone was intercepted and destroyed over the Strait of Hormuz.

Enemy defeated through unity of Iranian people: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs has said that the powerful Armed Forces of the country defeated the US enemy through the unity and amity of the noble nation of Islamic Iran.

Army Spox.:

Claims of destroying Iran's military power sheer lie

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Iran's army spokesman rejected as false U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's military power has been destroyed.

Army Spox.:

US no longer able to sustain its hegemony

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian army spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia said U.S. military power can no longer sustain American hegemony under a cost-benefit logic, and that this gap is an opportunity for wise regional countries.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Israeli army to collapse in short period without US help

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) –Stating that Americans have encountered formidable barrier of Iran's faith and determination, the chief commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has said Israeli army will collapse in short period without US help.

Yet another American drone hit over Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) –The air defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army identified, intercepted and destroyed an MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz.

Enemies’ failure in achieving goals success for Islamic Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Chief of Iran's Army for Coordination Affairs Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has said that the failure of enemies to achieve their malicious goals is considered as one of the successful components of the Islamic Iran.

Iran Army spox says US failed to achieve war goals

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Army spokesman says that the US and Israel suffered a major defeat in their latest aggression against Iran, failing to achieve their stated objectives.

Ground Force cmdr.:

Iran’s Army to be present with utmost strength when required

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Jahanshahi has said, “Wherever Iran’s interests require it, we will be present with full force and strength.”

In retaliatory attack:

Iran’s Army pounded US positions in Bahrain, UAE with drones

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – In response to the US attack against civilians, Iran’s Army has announced dozens of Army-operated explosive drones targeted radar systems and positions of US forces at the Al-Zufra and Al-Minhad bases in the UAE this morning.