Navy Flotilla

Army Navy chief commander:

Iran Navy dispatches task groups to South Africa: commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy commander praised the country’s “expanding maritime presence” beyond the region, announcing that the Navy’s 103rd and 104th task groups have set sail on overseas missions and are currently en route to South Africa.

Iran's Navy chief cmdr.:

Upgraded "Jamaran" destroyer heads to a major naval drill

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the upgraded “Jamaran” destroyer is headed to take part in an important international naval drill after about 16 years of activity.

Army chief cmdr.:

Iran fully prepared to give crushing response to enemy threat

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Amir Hatami says the army forces of the country are fully prepared to give a decisive and crushing response to enemy at any point that requires preserving national interest.

Iran’s Army adds new naval base

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s military integrated a new floating base into the Navy and also unveiled the rebuilt destroyer Sahand, months after the vessel sank during an accident in Bandar Abbas.

Navy commander:

Iran Navy deploys over 103 task forces to high seas

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has deployed more than 103 task forces to international waters, with two currently on active missions, highlighting Tehran’s efforts to ensure the security of global shipping lanes.

New aid fleet sails for Gaza amid Israeli crackdown

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Defying a recent crackdown, a new international humanitarian fleet has set sail for Gaza, aiming to break the “Israeli” occupation’s near-total siege as the regime faces mounting condemnation.

Global flotilla sets sail to break Israel’s siege on Gaza

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Dozens of vessels carrying hundreds of international activists have embarked on the largest maritime mission yet to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, condemning Tel Aviv’s years-long siege as collective punishment.

Sahand destroyer to be equipped with 12 missiles: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA)—Iran's Navy Force Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has announced that the ‘Sahand’ destroyer will be equipped with twelve missiles.

Iran army uses new tactics, ammunition in Zolfaqar 2025 drill

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the country’s army has used the new tactics, and ammunition in this year's Zolfaqar military exercise.

Pakistan's peace, friendship flotilla docks in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – A Pakistani convoy of warships representing peace and friendship has docked at the First Naval Region of the Iranian Army in the country's southern waters.

Japanese Navy minesweeper catches fire, one injured: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – A fire broke out on a Japanese Self-Defense Forces ship on Sunday, with national broadcaster reporting that one crew member was hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.

Iran, Azerbaijan military exercise successfully conducted

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) –The spokesperson for 2024 Caspian Sea Joint Maritime Rescue and Relief Exercise said operations were successfully conducted in Caspian Sea and the injured were transferred from on-fire vessel to boats and sent for treatment.

In Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024”:

Iran IRGC, Army naval forces welcome Russia, Oman flotillas

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and Army naval forces welcomed the flotillas of the Russia and Sultanate of Oman upon their arrival at the Iranian territorial waters.

Iran to host IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX-2024)

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The main phase of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024” will be held with the participation of Indian Ocean littoral states in the coming days, hosted by the Southern Fleet of Iran Navy Force.

Russia undergoes special logistics drills in Barents (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Northern Fleet underwent special drills on practising all types of logistic support for the Russian Navy in the Barents Sea waters.

About 200 ships, boats to attend Russian Navy Day parade

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Naval parades, which are expected to showcase up to 200 ships and boats, will be held on July 28 in St. Petersburg, to celebrate the Day of the Russian Navy, the Defense Ministry said.

Iran Navy to expand presence to Antarctica

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani says that the navy forces have established three command centers in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean already and are planning to expand the presence to Antarctica.

Iran deploys new naval flotilla to international waters

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy on Friday dispatched a “combat and training” flotilla of warships to the high seas for what the Navy chief called a multipronged mission.

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.

Admiral Irani:

86th navy flotilla not pay attention to threats, sanctions

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Referring to the Iranian Navy's 86th flotilla achievements, the Commander of the Iranian Army Navy said that the Iranian Navy did not pay attention to the threats, sanctions, and doubts.

Army Navy's 92nd flotilla returns home after 86-day mission

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Army Navy's 92nd flotilla returned home after conducting an 86-day seafaring mission.

Leader visits Iran Navy 86th flotilla achievements exhibition

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to an exhibition of the Iranian Navy's 86th flotilla achievements in Tehran on Sunday.

Leader:

360-Degree mission of Iran navy contributed to Iran security

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The presence of the 86th Naval flotilla of the Iran Army in the farthest parts of the Pacific and Atlantic oceans contributed to the security of Iran,  Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said.

Russia Navy cmdr. praises Iran Navy 360-Degree mission

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – Referring to the historic mission of Iran Navy '360-Degree', the Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy said that only a superpower can handle such an important mission.

FM spox.:

Iran become maritime power despite being under sanctions

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The foreign ministry spokesperson said Sunday that the Islamic Republic of Iran has become a major maritime power despite being under oppressive sanctions.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran navy to continue its presence in oceans seriously

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran's Navy will continue its presence in the oceans seriously, the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Sunday referring to the successful mission of the Navy’s 86th flotilla.

Iran Navy to deploy for 1st time 86th flotilla to Antarctic

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has announced plans to deploy one of its flotilla of warships to the Antarctic for the first time ever “in the near future.”