Rear Admiral Shahram Irani

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.

Enemy must await more surprises from Iran: Navy commander

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The Commander of the Iranian Army Navy stated that his force has unrevealed capabilities and potentials, adding that the enemy must await new surprises should it attack Iran.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran Navy’s readiness increasing in proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that readiness of the Navy Force of the country is increasing in proportionate to the threats.

Iran employs locally-made equipment in drills, ops.: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Army Navy says that the equipment and the weaponry used in operations and war games by Iranian armed forces are domestically made by young Iranian military experts.

Navy commanders renew allegiance with Imam Khomeini ideals

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Navy Force commanders visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini (RA) and renewed their allegiance with the ideals of founder of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini (RA).

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.

Iran to not yield to any threat: Navy Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran remains steadfast in the face of threats, highlighting the navy’s active role during a recent 12-day war with Israel.

Iran Navy cmdr. hails presence of forces on intl. missions

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani praised the unflinching efforts and presence of the Navy’s forces in the important international maritime missions.

Iran army Navy chief:

Enemies seeking to exclude Iran from sea corridors

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has warned that hostile countries are seeking malicious strategies aimed at restricting international maritime corridors and sidelining Iran’s access to them.

Caspian Sea no place for foreign maneuvering: Iran navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Shahram, the commander of Iran’s Navy says the Caspian Sea littoral states do not need foreign powers to ensure regional security.

Iran Navy Cmdr. in Russia to attend Caspian Naval summit

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Navy has arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia, to participate in the meeting of naval commanders from Caspian Sea littoral states.

Major missions on Iran Navy's agenda: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Commander of Navy Rear-Admiral Shahram Irani said that major missions are on the agenda, adding that the 86th Fleet of the Iranian Navy has shown to the world the authority and progress of Islamic Iran.

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.

Navy cmdr.:

Iran's military power stands at world-class level

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Force Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that Iran’s military power has grown too strong that it has now become a world-class military power.

Aggressors will be defeated at sea like ‘Pharaoh’s people’

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy commander said the country’s naval and defense power is stronger than ever, warning that any aggressor will be defeated and drowned at sea like Pharaoh’s army.

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.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani:

Iran Army Navy to unveil new electronic warfare equipment

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that the new missile and electronic warfare’s equipment of Iran’s Army Navy Force will be unveiled in the very near future.

Iran's Navy chief in Pakistan for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Iran is visiting Pakistan to hold talks with the officials of the neighboring state.

Navy commander:

Electronic warfare units to be stationed in Iran's Jask Port

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that ground has been prepared for the establishment of the electronic warfare units in the strategic port of Jask.

Iran Navy to receive ‘unique’ homegrown Zagros destroyer

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says Zagros, a “unique” domestically-developed destroyer, is set to join the force and start sailing soon.

Rear admiral Shahram Irani:

Advanced vessels, weapons to join Army Navy Force next week

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has announced the annexation of very complicated vessels and special domestically-manufactured weapons to the fleet of Iran’s Navy.

Navy chief:

Iranian forces chased away US troops on high seas

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has hailed his forces' achievements, saying they managed to repel US troops on the high seas.

Iran self-sufficient in naval equipment: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that it is an honor for the country to be self-sufficient in providing equipment for its naval forces.

New homegrown submarines to join Iran Navy fleet in future

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the force will take delivery of a number of new domestically designed and manufactured submarines in the near future.

Iran's Navy chief:

Iran monitoring US aircraft carrier, destroyers in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the Navy continuously monitors US aircraft carriers, 16 destroyers, and frigates in the region using reconnaissance drones.

Iran Navy to take delivery of two new warships

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says two new Iranian warships are set to sail soon.

Saudi Arabia requests joint naval drill with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia has requested Iran to conduct joint naval exercises in the Red Sea.