Navy Commanders

‘Fateh’ submarine to join Navy in 'coming days': Cmdr. Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian َArmy Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Wed. that indigenously manufactured semi-heavy submarine ‘Fateh’ will joint the fleet in coming days in the presence of President Rouhani.

IRGC planning to equip speed boats with stealthy technology, new missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ navy Commander, Alireza Tangsiri said Mon. that the speed boats will be equipped with radar-evading technology and new missile.

Iran's strategic position in region hinders any foreign encroachment: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi hailed Iran's strategic position in the region and the world, stressing that "we will not let foreigners encroach on our interests."

Khanzadi says foreign forces' presence in ME causes regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the presence of foreign forces in the region has no result but creating insecurity.

Navy cmdr. says young Iranians not to be deceived by enemies' charm offensive

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Mon. that the Iranians born after the Revolution are ready to defend the country against threats like the first generation revolutionaries.

Expo on Navy’s latest technologies, achievements kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Navy’s Tehran Headquarters is hosting an exhibition on the latest naval technological achievements and developments.

Navy official says 53 Iranian squadrons present in Aden Gulf, Bab-el-Mandeb

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – A deputy official at Iran's Navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Ghahramani, said Fri. that 53 Iranian naval squadrons comprising warships and destroyers have constant presence in the Gulf of Aden and the Strait of Bab al-Mandab.

Iran, Pakistan confer on naval cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari met and held talks with Pakistan’s Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Wed. in Islamabad.

Leader urges Navy commanders to prevent enemies from threatening Iranian nation

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei recommended the Navy commanders to enhance and boost their capabilities and preparedness so that "the enemies won't dare threaten Iranian great nation."

Indian frigate docks at Iran’s Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Indian INS Tarkash frigate docked at Bandar Abbas port on Tuesday, said Second Flotilla Admiral Mojtaba Mohammadi, of first naval zone of Iranian Navy at the port of Bandar Abbas.

Two Iranian warships to be deployed to Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, said on Monday that two vessels of Iranian Navy will attend the shooting and firing competitions in Azerbaijan.

Iran’s naval chief meets with military delegations in Tehran

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi held bilateral meetings with senior participants at the 6th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in Tehran on Monday.

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Iran first naval power in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy commander says none of the naval forces in the region are comparable with Iran’s, adding the IRGC is enjoying the most advanced technology in the world.

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China prevents Iran military presence to rescue Sanchi crew

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Khanzadi explained the measures taken to dispatch commandos to China and the rescue operation on Sanchi oil tanker.

Iran holds sway on 20% of Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Naghavi said that according to the Navy Commander Iran exercises authority over its 20% share of the Caspian Sea.

Navy cmdr. visits Navy third zone in Konarak

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi visited Navy third naval zone in Nabovat Konarak, Sistan Baluchetan province Tuesday morning.

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.