Military Drill

Iran not seeking war, to defend itself against any aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri says that Iran does not seek fight with any country, but if attacked it will defend itself very well.

IRGC spox:

600 military vessels to be showcased in Armed Forces parade tomorrow in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said that Bandar Abbas will host military parade of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran tomorrow morning on Sept. 22.

No country in region able to counter Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of Army Air Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran Amir Hamid Vahedi said that no country in the region is able to militarily counter the Islamic Republic of Iran.

IRGC, Army Forces joint military drill kicks off in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – On the occasion of the Sacred Defense Week, a joint military exercise was launched between Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Army Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the azure waters of the Persian Gulf.

‘No danger threatens the country’

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Army Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari highlighted that no danger threatens the country.

Iran’s Army more ready than ever: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari says that Iranian Army is prepared more than ever under the command of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Army successfully tests 7 new weapons

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – During the recent two-day military exercises code-named Muhammad Rasoulallah, Iranian army successfully test-fired seven new weapons.

Army wraps up massive drills along Makran coast

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The two-day large-scale joint military exercises codenamed 'Muhammad Rasoulallah' have wrapped up on Wed. with a march before Jamaran destroyer and in the presence of Army commander-in-chief Mousavi.

Spokesman briefs 1st day of 'Muhammad Rasoulallah' drill

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The spokesman for the massive Iranian army's military drills in south of the country briefed the reporters about the first day of the maneuver saying that the goals previously set were achieved.

2 coalition warships leave drills area after warnings

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Two coalition warships upon receiving warning from Iranian jets were forced to leave the area in which Iran’s Army is currently conducting large-scale drills, spokesperson for the drills said Monday.

‘Fajr-5’ rocket, ‘Naziat’ missile fired during military drills

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Spokesperson for large-scale joint military exercises currently underway along the Makran coastal strip noted the successful launch of ‘Fajr-5’ rocket and ‘Naziat’ missile during the drills.

Massive military drills kick off along Makran coast

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Army is holding large-scale joint military exercises codenamed 'Muhammad Rasoulallah' along the Makran coastal strip in the country's southern and southeastern regions.

Bagheri discusses Turkey’s military operations with Turkish counterpart

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri holds telephone conservation with his Turkish counterpart about Turkey’s military operation in Syria’s Afrin.

Army to hold drills in southern Makran region

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said the army military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah will begin tomorrow in the southern Makran region and coastline of the Sea of Oman.

Iran’s 49th navy fleet docks at Bangladesh harbor

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Forty-ninth fleet of the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army have arrived in Bangladesh to join the Indian Ocean exercise.

Phantom, Su-24 fighters hit ground targets in massive drill

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – As part of Fada’eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7 military drills (Devotees of Guardianship) underway in Isfahan, McDonnell FH Phantom and Sukhoi Su-24 jet fighters successfully attacked land targets.

Air Force massive drill kicks off in central Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Large-scale drill codenamed "Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7" and organized by Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) has gone underway in the country's central province of Isfahan.

Iran Air Force to stage large-scale drills Tue.

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Air Force (IRIAF) will hold large-scale drills codenamed Fada'eeyan-e Harim-e Velayat 7 (Devotees of the Velayat Territory 7) Tue. in the country's central province of Isfahan. 

Iranian flotilla sets sail for Russia’s Makhachkala

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The sixth Iranian flotilla carrying the message of peace and friendship has left Anzali port for Russian port of Makhachkala on Saturday.

3rd phase of Heydar Karrar drill kicks off

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – The third phase of Heydar Karrar military drills kicked off in the presence of quick reaction force, artillery and drones in the western borders of the country.

Iran, Turkey to step up military coop. 

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Army Chief Maj. Gen. Bagheri, while stressing Iran-Turkey’s common stance toward KRG independence referendum, said the two countries will increase military cooperation by staging joint drills.  

Armed Forces spox:

Iran, Iraq to stage joint drill on western borders

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Brig. Gen. Massoud Jazayeri announced Sat. that Iranian and Iraqi military forces will take part in a joint exercise on the country's western borders in the near future.

Iranian army stages war-game on western border

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – A new war-game, code named as Heidar Karrar, was staged by the Ground Force of the Iranian Army in the western area around Ghasreshirin county on Sunday.

Muharram security drill kicks off in NW Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Commander of IRGC Ground Forces, Brigadier General Pakpour, recounted that Muharram security drill began early on Sunday in Iranian NW counties.

Russia, China to hold second stage of joint naval drills in Sep.

VLADIVOSTOK, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Russian and Chinese navies agreed to hold the second stage of the Joint Sea-2017 military exercises in September in Vladivostok, spokesman for the Russian Eastern Military District’s Pacific Fleet Capt. 2nd Rank Vladimir Matveyev said Wednesday.

Qatar holds joint drill with Turkey as regional boycott continues

MOSCOW, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Two months after neighboring nations launched a boycott against them for allegedly supporting terrorism, Qatar held joint military drills with Turkish soldiers in Doha on Monday.