Iranian Air Defense Force

Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.

Iran air defenses downed 196 Israeli drones during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – An Iranian air defense commander has said Iranian forces shot down 196 enemy aircraft and drones during the 12-day war with the Israeli regime, describing the war as a direct confrontation with NATO and Western technology.

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

Advisor to Leader:

Over 16 Israeli pilots killed during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – A senior military advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that over 16 Israeli pilots were killed during the 12-day war imposed on Iran by the Zionist regime.

Khatam al-Anbiya Cmdr.:

Iran Air Defense headquarters at highest level of readiness

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s air defense headquarters remains at the highest level of combat readiness and defense capability in any situation, Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base says.

Parl. commission approves plan to boost Iran's defense power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a proposal to increase military spending and build up the country’s defense capabilities, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Top general urges boost to Iran’s Air Defense power

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi called for the renovation and strengthening of Iran’s air defense capabilities with modern technologies.

Senior MP:

Iran parliament to advance bill to strengthen armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Parliament and the government are taking serious steps towards strengthening armed forces, adding that a bill to strengthen the defense capabilities will advance in the parliament.

Air defense fully ready to defend Islamic Iran: commander

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that the air defense forces are courageously and powerfully spearheading the combat to defend Iran's sovereignty.

Iran’s air defense forced Zionist enemy to retreat: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard has said that Iran’s air defense system made the Zionist enemy retreat during the latest US-Israeli aggression.

Senior air defense commander:

Iran air defense to vigorously defend country's airspace

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A senior Iranian air defense commander has vowed that the country air defense forces are fully prepared to defend the nation's airspace with strength in case of any new aggression.

Iran air defense downs another Israeli fighter jet

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Iranian air defense has shot down yet another Israeli aircraft over Chahar Mahal and Bakhtiari.

Iran air defense downs 28 Israel aircraft in past 24 hrs

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The Iranian air defense shot down as 28 Israel aggressor aircraft in the past 24 hours since Monday.

Iran air defense capabilities up by several times: Bagheri

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, says the capabilities and preparedness of the country's air defense has increased by several times compared to last year.

Iran's air defense capabilities to surprise enemies: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi-Fard refuted claims by Western states that Iran's air defense has been weakened, saying that surprises await enemies if they attack Iran.

Brigadier General Sabahifard:

Iran to unveil new generation of Bavar-373 defense system

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard has said that the new generation of "Bavar-373" air defense system will be unveiled in very near future.

Talks with US unwise, dishonorable: Leader

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has rejected the US calls for direct talks as unwise and futile for solving the country's problems.

Iran air defense systems work in tandem in war game

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian military forces employed the homegrown Bavar 373 and the S-300 air defense missile systems in an exercise to bring down high-altitude targets.

Iran stages air defense exercise in nuclear sites (+PHOTOS)

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – An air defense exercise kicked off on Sunday morning in the Fordow and Khondab nuclear sites.

"We have plans for F22 and F35 fighter jets": IRGC general

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The Commander of the Air Defense Unit of the IRGC Aerospace Forces has said that the air defense systems that Iran possesses are capable tackling the threats of F22 and F35 fighter jets.

IRGC launches loitering missile at drill near nuclear site

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has launched a new loitering munition which has joined the air defense system stationed around the Natanz nuclear facility.

Brig. Gen. Rahimzadeh:

New air defense systems installed at Iran’s sensitive sites

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The commander of Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said on Monday that a series of new and secret air defense systems have been stationed near the country’s sensitive centers.

Air Force defending Iran’s security with all might: commander

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi said that vigilant Air Force commanders are defending the country’s security with all their might.

Lavrov

Russia tries to de-escalate tensions after Israeli attack

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Russia believes that it is now possible to avoid the worst-case scenario after Israel's strikes on Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.

IRGC chief says;

Israel to face 'unimaginable' response for attacking Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Referring to the Zionist regime's attack on Iran's soil, IRGC chief Hossein Salami said that the bitter consequences of the Israeli crime will be unimaginable for the occupiers.

Life normal in Iran after air defense thwarts Israel attacks

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Daily life continues smoothly across Iran after the country’s air defense force successfully intercepted Israeli aggression on military sites in Tehran, Ilam, and Khuzestan provinces in the early hours of Saturday.