Iran Army

Road min., Army cmdr. vow to expand coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of Iran's Army Major General Mousavi and Iranian Roads Minister Akhoundi met on Sunday in Tehran and agreed to expand cooperation between the two entities.

Iran’s Army unveils updated Bell 206 helicopter simulator

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The new Bell 206 helicopter simulator which has been updated by Iranian Army Air Force was unveiled on Saturday.

Iran able to fully thwart threats: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Real Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that Iranian government and nation enjoy high capability and can thwart conspiracies and plots waged by enemies against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iranian Army unveils four new achievements

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Army has unveiled four new defense achievements including a vertical quadcopter, a command and control system, a fireproof ammo box, and a simulated 155mm barrel.

Iran finishes 1st at Intl. Army Games Depth Competition

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy team of divers claimed first place in the Depth Competition event at the 2018 seven-nation Army Games in Nowshahr on Thursday after nine days of fierce competition.

Iran’s IRGC, Army’s drone teams compete in Intl. Army Games 2018

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The Iran’s Revolutionary Guards and Army’s UAV teams that are participating in the International Army Games 2018 underway in Kazakhstan have competed at night combat contest.

Overhauled Mirage, F-5 join Iranian air fleet

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Experts and technical staff at Shahid Nasser Habibi air base in Northeastern Iran managed to overhaul a French-made Mirage and an F-5 fighter jet.

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Iran finishes 2nd at Guardian of Order contest

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian armed forces team participating at the 2018 Intl. Army Games finished second place at the Guardian of Order contest hosted by Russia.

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Iran breaks world record in 2 Depth Competition items

NOWSHAHR, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran Navy team of divers managed to break the world record in two items of Depth Competition as part of the 2018 International Army Games currently underway in Iranian city of Nowshahr.

Enemy ignorant of Iran’s power: Army Chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army Maj. Gen. Mousavi said that the enemy is ignorant of Iranian army’s and people’s preparedness and unity, otherwise it would not threat the Iranian nation.

Iranian, Omani army medical departments vow to boost coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – During a meeting between the officials of the medical departments of the armies of Iran and Oman, the two sides agreed to increase bilateral cooperation.

Iran’s army after experience exchange at International Army Games 2018

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – The head of the dispatched teams of Iran attending the International Army Games 2018 in Russia said that the event contributes to defense capabilities of the staff due to exchange of experience.

Iran to attend Intl. Army Games 2018 in 16 contests

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The International Army Games (IAG2018) will kick off on July 28 hosted by Russia and six other countries including Iran, which is participating in 16 contests at the event.

No one able to economically isolate Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said Mon. that the Armed Forces are relying on internal resources to produce military equipment, adding that no one can economically isolate Iran from the world.

Iranian commander says Strait of Hormuz should be for all or no one

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari supported President Rouhani’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, saying that Iranian armed forces have warned about it for years.

Iran’s Army more ready than ever: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari says that Iranian Army is prepared more than ever under the command of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Army cmdr. urges Iran, Pakistan to protect bilateral ties from 3rd parties’ malevolence

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Army Commander Maj. Gen. Mousavi told visiting Pakistani military official Lt. Gen. Bilal Akbar that Iran and Pakistan should be careful not to lose brotherhood to others’ plots.

Iran’s army holds Zolfaghar 97 war game in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The public relations department of Iran’s army announced on Saturday that AJA University of Command and Staff held an on map tactic war-game.

Army issues statement on Quds Day, condemns Arab rulers’ treason against Palestine

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian Army has issued a statement on the anniversary of the International Quds Day, condemning some Arab rulers’ betrayal of Palestinian cause.

Brig. Gen. Esmaili named assistant commander of Iran Army

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – The Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei confirmed the proposal of Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and appointed Brigadier General Farzad Esmaili as the assistant commander of Iran’s Army.

Military official:

Iran’s armed forces well aware of US military positions in ME

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan says that Iran’s armed forces are very well aware of the United States military positions in the Middle East region.

Navy commander:

Iran awaits no permit to boost military power

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The deputy coordinator of Iranian Army's Navy said Thurs. that Iranian armed forces are fully ready against the external threats, adding Iran does not wait to get permission to strengthen its military power.

Military official:

Iran not to start a war, but will vigorously defend itself if attacked

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army’s Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan says that Iran will not be the first country to start a war but it will vigorously defend itself against external threats.

Army chief voices satisfaction over Trump pullout from Iran deal

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Army Maj. Gen. Mousavi voiced satisfaction that Trump has withdrawn from the nuclear deal, saying such acts of violation are in the nature of the hegemonic order.

Iran Navy cmdr. calls for regional efforts at securing waters

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Khanzadi described foreign intervention in securing regional waters as 'borrowed security'.

Army Chief Mousavi meets with Parliament Speaker Larijani

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army met with the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament Ali Larijani on Sunday in Tehran.