Iran-Iraq War

Iran’s Navy on constant watch to maintain peace, security

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Navy announced it will spare no effort to protect the country’s security and integrity.
2020-11-27 11:19
Iran buries US political aspirations for West Asia: Salami

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Stating that there wont be any military action against Iran, Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Major General Hossein Salami said that Iran buried the US political aspirations for West Asia.
2020-09-29 10:36
By: Mahmoud Khakbaz

Kish hosting 'Where Are Our Hands, Mamhasan" play

KISH, Sep. 25 (MNA) – The Play of “Where Are Out Hands, Mamhasan” was performed on Kish Island on Fri. which narrates the presence and martyrdom of several teenagers and youth during the Iraqi imposed war on Iran.
2020-09-25 18:15
British analyst:

Restoration of Pahlavi one of Saddam's goals of invading Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In an interview with Mehr News Agency, Anthony Tucker-Jones talked of Saddam's intentions and miscalculations in attacking Iran, including his attempt for the restoration of the royal family, Pahlavi.
2020-09-23 13:54
By: Mohammad Dashti

Cultural exhibition of Sacred Defense in Ardabil

ARDABIL, Sep. 22 (MNA) – On the occasion of the national Sacred Defense Week, annual commemoration of the 1980–1988 Iran–Iraq War, the cultural exhibition of Sacred Defense was inaugurated in Iran's northwestern province Ardabil.
2020-09-22 23:30
By: Iman Hamikhah

Commemoration ceremony of Operation Kaman 99

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – The commemoration ceremony of the Operation Kaman 99 was held at Nojeh airbase with the unveiling of a documentary dubbed “The battle of phantoms” on Tuesday.
2020-09-22 21:30
Who were main arms suppliers to Saddam in war against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – During the eight years of the Imposed War (1980-88) against Iran, many countries provided financial and military aid to former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, with US, France, and Germany as major contributors.
2020-09-22 17:00
By: Faranak Bakhtiari

Martyrs of religious minorities symbolize national unity

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – With the start of the Iraqi imposed war in 1980, religious minorities of Iran rushed to help the people protect the country and defend their homeland, symbolizing the national solidarity and unity.
2020-09-22 00:24
Those who start a war don’t end it: Zarif

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the Islamic Republic of Iran stood tall during Iran-Iraq war by relying on its own capabilities.
2020-09-21 22:00
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

'Martyrs are alive'

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The people of Iran will never forget the selflessness and self-sacrifice of the zealous youths during Iraqi imposed war against Iran (1980-1988). Around 200,000 Iranians were martyred during the eight-year war.
2020-09-21 10:36
From Sacred Defense to sacred resistance

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Today marks the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the war Imposed by the former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein against Iran.
2020-09-21 01:25
Meeting on 'Saddam's Imposed War agaisnt Iran' held in Tokyo

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – A specialized online meeting on the ‘Aggression of Saddam Regime's and Iranian People's Resistance' was held in the Japanese capital of Tokyo on Sunday.
2020-09-20 21:00
On POWs return anniv.:

Altruism, patience key to overcome threats, pressure: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message on Sunday said that culture of altruism, fortitude and martyrdom have been the keys to protect the country against threats and pressures.
2020-08-16 14:14
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Downing of human rights in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant political event for Iranians to commemorate the passengers of Iran Air Flight 655, which was shot down by a guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy.
2020-07-02 09:00
World to be less at ease after assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani: spox

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the world will be less at ease after the assassination of Lt. Gen. Soleimani by the US terrorist forces because his presence was a limitation on the activities of terrorist groups which was important for international security.
2020-02-18 18:48
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Commemorating Sacred Defense Week at Economy Ministry

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – A ceremony was held at the complex of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance on Wednesday to commemorate the Sacred Defense Week, which marks the anniversary of the Iraqi imposed war on Iran.
2019-09-25 23:24
By: Rahbar Emamdadi

Massive military parade in Bandar Abbas

BANDAR ABBAS, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces have staged a military parade on Sunday to mark the 39th anniversary of eight years of defense against Iraqi invasion back in 1980.
2019-09-22 14:43
Chairman of London Energy Club:

US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Commenting on recent drone attack on Saudi Aramco Mehmet Ogutcu says prior to this attack, the US was planning to double its crude oil exports to 9 million barrels per day by 2024. That means the US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned.
2019-09-17 12:52
Pres. Rouhani to observe Sacred Defense Week parades

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani will attend the military parades in Tehran that mark the Sacred Defense Week on the 39th anniversary of the onset of the Iraqi imposed war on the Islamic Republic.
2019-09-17 12:35
By: Mehdi Bakhshi; Mohmmad Noferesti

Several unidentified martyrs laid to rest in Qom, Birjand

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – The remains of ten Iranian soldiers, who became martyred during eight years of Iraqi Saddam Hussain regime’s imposed war on Iran, were laid to rest in the holy city of Qom and the northeastern Iranian city of Birjand during a funeral ceremony on the anniversary of the martyrdom of the sixth Shia Imam Jafar al-Sadiq on Saturday.
2019-06-29 19:41
We persevered then, and will now: Zarif

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, while commemorating the 1987 chemical attack on Sardasht, said Iran will not forget the role of Western countries in supporting Saddam in the horrific attack that killed over 100 civilians.
2019-06-29 16:12
Two anonymous martyrs laid to rest in Payame Noor Uni.

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The remains of two Iranian soldiers, who became martyred during eight years of Iraqi Saddam Hussain regime’s imposed war against Iran, were laid to rest on the campus of Payame Noor University of Golestan province during a funeral ceremony attended by a large number of people on Sunday. The term ‘anonymous martyr’ or 'unknown martyrs' is used to commonly refer to the unidentified bodies of the Iranian fallen soldiers during the 8-year war.
2019-03-11 09:18
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Foreign students embark on 'Rahian-e Noor' trip to south of Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In a 4-day trip to the southern operational regions of the country, 150 foreign students are accompanying the 'Rahian-e Noor' caravan to visit Fat’h ol-Mobin memorials, Dokuhe Garrison, Talaeiyeh, Shalamcheh, Alghameh and Khorramshah Museum. The trip aims at commemorating Iranian efforts and lives lost in the Iran–Iraq War.
2019-03-04 12:02
‘A Fish on Land’ play

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – The ‘A Fish on Land’ directed by Koroush Zaeri, which narrates the story of Division 41 of Iranian military in Karbala 4 and 5 operations as well as the Operation Valfadjr 8 during the last years of the Iran-Iraq war,was staged last Sunday and will wrap up this Mon. in the southeastern city of Kerman.
2019-02-23 18:33
By: Amin Brenjkar

Funeral of three Sacred Defense martyrs in Shriaz

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – A funeral ceremony was held on Sunday three Iranian soldiers who became martyred during the 8-year Iraqi-imposed war on Iran in Shiraz in southwest Iran. The fallen soldiers names are: Martyr Hossein Sahami Fard, Martyr Hamzah Karami, and Martyr Jahangir Amiri.
2019-01-20 14:58
By: Mohammad Mohsenifar

Sacred Defense exhibition in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – On the occasion of the National Week of Sacred Defense, an exhibition of military equipment that were used during eight-year resistance against Iraqi Saddam regime were displayed in Baharestan square in the heart of Tehran.
2018-09-30 18:14
Iran, UNICEF sign joint work plan to serve children

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday signed a cooperation document with Iran's Interior Ministry.
2018-08-28 20:50
Iraq can afford paying war reparations to Iran: senior MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The Chairman of Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh has said Iran expects Iraq to pay war reparations as Iraqi afford the payments.
2018-08-18 15:25
Iran top security official:

private sector needs to play more active role during economic war

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Iran's Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani, the Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has called for the private sector’s help as the country is engaged in a real economic war led by the US.
2018-08-14 16:29
Families of martyrs meet with minister of defense

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A number of families who have lost a member in the 1980-88 Iran-Iraq war or the fight against terrorism in Syria, met with Iranian Minister of Defense Amir Hatami on Saturday.
2018-08-04 16:02