US Army

US deploys Shahed-136 clones to West Asia region

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The U.S. military has stood up its first operational unit armed with Low-Cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) kamikaze drones, a design reverse-engineered from the Iranian-designed Shahed-136, in the Middle East.

US military officials visit Ukraine for potential peace talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Senior Pentagon officials have arrived in Ukraine to "discuss efforts to end the war" with Russia, the US military has said.

Colombia to buy 17 fighter jets amid fear of US aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Colombia has announced a $4.3bn deal to buy 17 Swedish-made fighter jets amid tensions with the United States.

US announces 'Op Southern Spear' amid push toward Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The United States has launched a new military campaign in Latin America, dubbed Operation Southern Spear, under the pretext of the Trump administration's "war on drugs", amid its push for Venezuela intervention.

Panama not to allow US to use its soil against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino has stressed his country's neutrality, ceclaring that Panama will never allow its territory to be used for any military or political action against Venezuela.

HTS regime denies plans for US military presence in Damascus

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Syria-HTS-led regime's Foreign Ministry has denied a report detailing US plans to establish a military presence at a base in Damascus.

US transfers more military equipment to base in N Syria

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – News sources reported that a group of US soldiers, along with military and logistical equipment, arrived in al-Hasakah Governorate in northeastern Syria.

Moscow format objects to US reclaiming Bagram base

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – As United States President Donald Trump presses to regain control of the Bagram airbase, Afghanistan’s regional neighbors have rejected the request.

IRGC chief warns of harsh response in Persian Gulf, Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Pakpour warned that any foreign miscalculation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s islands will receive a harsh reponse.

12-day imposed war bears testimony to enemy lies: Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Army commander says that while the enemy seeks to blame the Islamic Republic of Iran for its eight years of Iraqi-imposed war and the oppressive sanctions, the recent 12-day imposed war showed the truth.

Russian army currently stronger than all others, including US

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The Russian armed forces can presently be regarded as the most powerful in the world, Nikolay Patrushev says.

We must be constantly prepared to defend the country: MoD

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has emphasized that people should be aware of the enemy's psychological warfare, stressing the constant preparedness of armed forces to defend the country.

US, NATO are to blame for Afghanistan's challenges: Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister has said that the United States and NATO are responsible for many of the challenges Afghanistan and the region face today, denouncing the US attempt to rebuild military bases in the country.

China slams US military near Venezuela, denounces threats

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – China on Monday sharply criticized the recent deployment of US military forces near Venezuela, warning that it “seriously undermines” regional peace and stability and urging Washington to refrain from intervention.

Report:

Blackwater founder seeks to acquire Ukrainian drone companies

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Erik Prince, the controversial founder of the US private military company Blackwater, is reportedly seeking to acquire drone manufacturing firms in Ukraine, according to a report by Western media.

US risks liability for war crimes in Gaza: HRW

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has warned that US military and intelligence personnel assisting Israeli forces in Gaza could face legal responsibility for war crimes.

US general fired for his intel report on Iran nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – United States Defense Secretary fired a general whose agency’s preliminary intelligence assessment angered President Donald Trump for reporting that the US attack on Iranian nuclear sites in June had inflicted little impact.

5 soldiers were shot at a US Army base in Georgia

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Five soldiers were shot at on Wednesday at Fort Stewart, a major US Army base in southeast Georgia, before the suspected shooter was arrested by military authorities.

Russia monitors reported deployment of US nuclear arms in UK

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Russia said on Tuesday that it was monitoring reports that the US had stationed nuclear weapons in Britain.

US Defense Department copies Iranian kamikaze drone

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The United States has copied and unveiled its own version of Iranian Shahed-136 loitering munition, in a push to expand affordable airpower options for modern battlefields.

Ukraine's chargé d'affaires summoned by Iran FM

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Following unjustified comments made by some Ukrainian officials regarding the Israeli and American aggression against Iran, the country's chargé d'affaires in Tehran was summoned by Iranian foreign ministry on Monday.

Senior lawmaker:

Iran to close Strait of Hormuz if US joins aggression

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran will not close Strait of Hormuz for the time being but if the Global Arrogance (US and Western states) joins Israeli regime, Tehral will have to shut the strategic waterwar way to protect its national interests.

Iranian military official:

"US entered talks after realizing military force won't work"

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – "Had the Americans thought they would have been able to win through military force, they would never have agreed to negotiate," according to a senior Iranian general.

IRGC general:

Persian Gulf has witnessed repeated US defeats since 1980s

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Deputy commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Fadavi says the Persian Gulf has been the scene of repeated U.S. defeats since the 1980s.

Trump's announcement of war stop defeat for Netanyahu: Houthi

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – An official with the Yemeni Ansarullah movement Mohammad Ali Al-Houthi said that US President's announcement of cessation of attacks will be assessed on the gorund, adding that it is a defeat for the Israeli prime minister.

Israel, US destroy Yemen civilian infrastructure

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – The Israeli and American militaries conducted heavy airstrikes on civilian structures on Tuesday in a joint operation in a bid to put an end the Yemenis' support for oppressed Palestinian people who face a genocidal campaign.

US Defense Secretary orders 20% cut in ranks of top officers

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has called for a 20% reduction in general officers in the Army and Air National Guard.

Iran's defense minister issues stark warning to Americans

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh warned on Sunday that the Americans cannot threaten Iran as their bases across the region are in Iran's crosshairs.

US warplanes conduct strikes in Al-Jawf province in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Local media in Yemen reported new airstrikes by the US fighter jets in the Al-Jawf province in northern Yemen On Wednesday.