Iran Navy

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.

Incident reported to Iran's Sahand destroyer in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Local media in Iran reported Sunday from Bandar Abbas in south Iran that Sahand which is a Moudge-class frigate in the Southern Fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy suffered an incident.

Turkish oil refiner claims;

Tanker seized by Iran carrying Turkish oil bought from Iraq

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Turkey’s main oil refiner Tupras claims that a ship seized by Iran off the coast of Oman was laden with Turkish crude imported from Iraq. 

Iran Navy monitors US aircraft carrier in regional waters

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Naval Intelligence systems have successfully tracked and identified a US aircraft carrier group in the Gulf of Aden and the Sea of Oman.

Iran to set up permanent base in Antarctica: Navy commander

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iran will establish a permanent station in Antarctica, the army navy commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Thursday.

Iran navy to unveil new achievements soon: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Navy will unveil new achievements in the near future, the Iranian navy commander announced Tuesday.

US deploys 3000 sailors, Marines to Red Sea in proactive move

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – In new provocative action, the US deployed more than 3,000 US military personnel to the Red Sea for what Americans justified as increased deployments after tanker seizures by Iran.

Iranian Navy seeks 'effective presence' on intl. stage: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says his forces have been committed to achieving an effective and successful presence in the international arena and raising the Iranian flag.

Iran, regional states to form naval coalition soon: navy cmdr

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that Iran's navy and the countries of the region including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Iraq will form a new naval coalition soon.

Leader congrats Iran Navy 86th Fleet on successful mission

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei offered congratulations on the successful return of the 86th fleet of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy to the country from the great maritime mission.

Iran navy enjoys prestige on intl. stage: Commander

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani hailed the capabilities of his forces, saying the Iranian navy has gained a lot of prestige on the international stage with sailing around the world in international waters.

Admiral Irani:

Iran navy issues warning to US submarine in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy has said that the army naval forces issued a warning to an "American nuclear submarine" in the Strait of Hormuz.

Navy cmdr.:

Iran plans to host two international naval drills

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian army navy commander said that the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) will be held in Iran's waters in the next Iranian year, adding that the country plans to hold a search and rescue drill in the Caspian Sea too.

Iran Navy flotilla reportedly to arrive in Brazil in days

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Several Brazilian media outlets reported that the 86th flotilla of the Iranian Navy consisting of Dena and Makran ships will dock in the Port of Rio de Janeiro in the coming days.