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Caspian Sea naval commanders discuss cooperation

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – During the first day of the 4th meeting of the Caspian Sea Navy Commanders, that kicked off in Saint Petersburg on Wednesday, the military officials discussed improvement of cooperation among the participating countries in various sectors.
2019-10-09 19:41
Unannounced Army drills in NW Iran

URMIA, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian Army’s Ground Force conducted an unexpected military drill in the northwest of the country on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 17:13
Army Ground Force staging unexpected military drill in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Army’s Ground Force has started an unexpected military drill in Urmia, northwest of the country, on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 10:29
Iran, Russia to carry out joint military drill in near future: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Tuesday that Iran and Russia will conduct a joint military exercise in the near future.
2019-10-08 22:28
Some military drills undisclosed to public, says cmdr. Pourdastan

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan said that some military drills of Iranian armed forces are held in the dark while some others are done publicly to send caution to enemies.
2019-10-05 11:15
Iran, Russia to carry out joint military drill in Indian Ocean region: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Monday that Iran and Russia have agreed to conduct another joint military exercise in some specific areas of the Indian Ocean by the year end.
2019-07-29 19:50
Iran ready to hold joint military drills with Iraq: Gen. Heidari

TEHRAN, Jun. 24 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said Mon. the force is ready to expand the level of military cooperation with Iraq through joint drills and the transfer of knowledge.
2019-06-24 12:35
IRGC, Iraqi navies discuss holding joint military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – High-ranking commanders of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and Iraqi Navy held a meeting in Tehran to discuss bilateral cooperation, including a joint naval drill.
2019-05-01 13:03
By: Ramin Hossein Abadian

US hostile military activities in Iraq

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – It seems that US hostile military operations and futile activities in Iraq is not going to end anytime soon. US troops recently launched a new aggressive military operation in Iraq by attacking the headquarters of Iraq security forces in Kirkuk.
2019-05-01 12:29
VIDEO: Russian corvette launches anti-ship missile during drills

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Russian corvette 'Stoikiy' took part in a missile firing exercise in the Baltic Sea, as shown in footage released by RT on Monday. According to the Russian Navy, the ship launched an Uran anti-ship missile against the target.
2019-04-30 11:06
Iran-Oman joint military drill wrapped up

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – A joint military operation performed by Omani marine, air and border units and Iranian units of IRGC and Army Navy were done on Muscat coasts on Monday.
2019-04-29 17:33
Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill this year: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iran and Russia will conduct a joint military drill in southern waters of Iran.
2019-04-29 10:42
Iran, Oman sign MoU on military cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – At the end of the six-day meeting of the Omani-Iranian joint military commission, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost military cooperation in different levels.
2019-04-19 13:03
Iran, Oman to stage joint military drill: envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran and Oman will stage a joint naval drill in the coming days, according to the Iranian Ambassador to Muscat, Mohammadreza Nouri Shahroudi.
2019-04-17 12:47
Iran, Oman to expand military coop.

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iran and Oman discuss ways to expand military-security relations during the two countries’ 15th joint commission meeting hosted on Sun. by headquarters of the armed forces of the Sultanate of Oman in Muscat.
2019-04-14 11:27
Iraqi MP highlights need to hold joint military drills with Iran, Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Hanin Qaddo, a member of Iraqi parliament, said that it is necessary for Iraq, Iran, and Syria to hold a joint military drill to foil US plots in the region.
2019-03-18 14:19
IRGC launches massive drone wargame over Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) launched a massive drone combat and assault wargame, codenamed 'Ela Beit ul-Muqaddas-1' (Towards al-Quds), over the Persian Gulf waters, south of Iran, on Thursday.
2019-03-14 13:40
Ghadir submarine successfully launches cruise missile

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Ghadir-class submarine successfully launched a cruise missile on the third day of ‘Velayat-97’ drills in the Sea of Oman.
2019-02-24 11:12
Launching Ghadir, Ghader cruise missiles in ‘Velayat 97’ drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Naval cruise missiles of Ghader and Ghadir were successfully launched this morning, on the second day of ‘Velayat 97’ drills in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean.
2019-02-23 11:13
‘Velayat 97’ naval drill in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Army Navy on Fri. started a massive three-day naval drills codenamed ‘Velayat 97 in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean with the participation of domestically-made, recently unveiled ‘Fateh’ submarine and ‘Sahand’ destroyer.
2019-02-23 09:11
By: Received

‘Velayat 97’ naval drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) –Iranian naval forces on Fri. started massive three-day naval drills, codenamed ‘Velayat 97’, in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean with the participation of home-grown, recently unveiled ‘Fateh’ submarine and ‘Sahand’ destroyer. The following photos show part of the large-scale exercises in Makran coastal areas on the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.
2019-02-22 20:06
Iran’s large-scale naval drill kicks off in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian naval forces on Fri. started a massive three-day drill, codenamed ‘Velayat 97’, in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean, with home-grown, recently unveiled ‘Fateh’ submarine and ‘Sahand’ destroyer taking part in the exercise.
2019-02-22 11:53
VIDEO: Two fighter jets collide mid-air at Aero India 2019

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – A mid-air collision of two Hawk trainer jets occurred Tuesday at Bengaluru's Aero India show. The incident happened during the practice session of the Suryakiran aerobatic team of the Indian Air Force.
2019-02-20 11:18
Iran studies staging joint naval drills with Russia, China

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Navy's Deputy Commander Rear-Admiral Touraj Hassani-Moqaddam says the force has received requests for joint military drills outside the Indian Ocean from different states, including Russia and China, which are being reviewed by the Army.
2019-02-10 10:38
Ground Forces’ new drones successfully tested in ‘Eghtedar-97’ military drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari said the Forces’ newly-delivered drones were successfully used during a recent military drill in Isfahan.
2019-02-09 15:51
Iranian Parliament hails Air Force for holding war games

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – 223 members of the Iranian Parliament appreciated Army’s Air force for holding Fadaian-e Harim-e Velayat (Defenders of Velayat Sanctuary) in central Iran.
2019-02-03 14:56
Bagheri:

Iran may switch to ‘offensive’ to protect national interests

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, said Sun. that Iran may switch from its defensive policy to ‘offensive’ tactics if its national interests come under threat.
2019-01-27 12:47
Offensive capabilities of Army ground forces to strengthen to highest possible level: Commander

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Ground Forces Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari has said that his forces did well in carrying out their offensive tactics during recent exercises, adding that their offensive capabilities will increase to highest possible level.
2019-01-26 18:07
Final stage of ‘Eghtedar 97’ military drills starts in central Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Ground forces of the Iranian Army started the final stage of ‘Eghtedar 97’ war games in Isfahan province with the Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi in attendance.
2019-01-26 12:08
By: By Abbas Poustindouz

Iran Army wraps up ‘Eghtedar 97’ drills

ISFAHAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Army ground forces kicked off the final stage of their annual large-scale military drills code-named ‘Eghtedar 97’ in the central province of Isfahan on Saturday. The drills showcase domestically produced military equipment.
2019-01-26 12:06