Iran Navy

Hormuz Strait’s key in Iran's possession: Velayati

TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior adviser on international affairs to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, said the key to the Strait of Hormuz is in the hands of Iran.

Iran Army Navy visits India's maritime industry

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Admiral Shahram Irani has visited various parts of the construction, repair, and logistics of the Indian Navy’s maritime industry.

Iran Navy commander:

Extra-regional fleets presence in West Asia not justifiable

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that the presence of extra-regional military fleets in West Asia is not justifiable, warning against any foreign show of force in the region.

Russian warship docks at Iran's strategic Bandar Abbas base

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Russian Navy’s helicopter carrier Stoikiy docked at Iran’s strategic Bandar Abbas naval base today to participate in a joint naval exercise with the Iranian Navy, aimed at enhancing maritime security.

Over fuel smuggling;

Iran seizes two vessels in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran has seized two fuel-smuggling vessels near Farsi Island in the Persian Gulf, uncovering more than one million liters of smuggled fuel.

Navy chief declares full readiness of Iranian armed forces

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized the full readiness of the armed forces to protect the country's security and take on the enemy.

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.

Enemy must await more surprises from Iran: Navy commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The Commander of the Iranian Army Navy stated that his force has unrevealed capabilities and potentials, adding that the enemy must await new surprises should it attack Iran.

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 chief holds meeting with counterparts in Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Navy met with his Azerbaijani and Kazakh counterparts on the sidelines of the Caspian Sea littoral states’ naval commanders meeting in Russia.

Caspian Sea no place for foreign maneuvering: Iran navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Shahram, the commander of Iran’s Navy says the Caspian Sea littoral states do not need foreign powers to ensure regional security.

Iran navy attends briefing in S Africa for future BRICS drill

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – A briefing meeting for the BRICS combined maritime exercise was held in the port of Cape Town, South Africa, with the participation of representatives from six countries, including that of the Islamic Republic of Iran.