Navy Commanders

Top commander stresses Iran’s powerful presence in high seas

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri underlined the country’s powerful presence in distant waters of the world.

On Navy Day:

Enhancing combat power main task of Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says that boosting the combat preparedness and power is the most important duty of the Armed Forces.

President Pezeshkian meets Iran’s senior army commanders

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attended the Command and Staff University of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army (DAFOS) on Saturday and met with the senior commanders of Army Force of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Senior Iran navy commander:

No need for presence of extra-regional forces in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran commander of the First Naval District says the security of the region will be safeguarded by the countries of the region and there is no need for the presence of extra-regional countries anymore.

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.

S. Africa, Venezuela keen on expanding defense ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – The commanders of the naval forces of South Africa and Venezuela emphasized the strengthening of defense relations with Iran in a meeting with the Iranian Navy Commander.

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.

Navy cmdr.:

Maritime security main basis of Iran-China-Russia naval drill

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Maritime security chiefly forms the basis of the Iran-Russia-China joint exercise, dubbed ‘naval security belt combined war game 2023’, said Rear Admiral Shahram Irani on Friday.

Navy cmdr.:

US begged for release of vessels seized in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander says the Americans begged Iran to release their vessels, which were confiscated in the Red Sea in late August.

Russia to be equipped with 2 nuclear-powered submarines

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Russian Pacific Fleet’s submarine will be equipped with a nuclear-powered strategic submarine, a multi-purpose nuclear underwater cruiser and a diesel-electric sub Magadan this year, a Russian Fleet Commander said on Friday.

Navy cmdr.:

Iran not to accept extra-regional navies' presence in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral warned against the presence of hostile, extra-regional navies in the region, asserting that neither the region nor the countries that host them would become more secure by their presence.