Warships

IRGC rejects claims on its forces' attempt to seize UK oil tanker in PG

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – The Public Relations Department of IRGC naval forces governing the Fifth Naval Zone in the Persian Gulf has denounced the US Pentagon’s claims that its forces attempted to seize a UK oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

By: Maryam Khormaee

Power balance in the Pacific: An analysis of naval race between US and China

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – The United States Navy ships have sailed through Taiwan Strait seven times since July 2018. The most recent time they passed through this narrow, yet strategic strait was in April.

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.

IRGC navy cmdr.:

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.

2 coalition warships leave drills area after warnings

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Two coalition warships upon receiving warning from Iranian jets were forced to leave the area in which Iran’s Army is currently conducting large-scale drills, spokesperson for the drills said Monday.

2 crew members missing after Damavand destroyer crash

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that a team has been dispatched to Damavand destroyer to assess the damage and added that two of the warship crew members have been missing.

Navy chief:

‘Separ’ warship to join Navy flotilla within days

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Army’s Navy Admiral Khanzadi said ‘Separ’ (Shield), the new missile-launcher warship, is expected to join the Islamic Republic Navy flotilla in the Caspian Sea next week.

Iran, the silent savior of Iraq and Syria from ISIL

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Many strategists and analysts believe that if it was not for Iran, Syria, and Iraq would have fallen in the hand of ISIL terrorist group. the following text discusses the issue from this perspective.

Russia sends warship to Atlantic Ocean

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Russians war ships set off to the Atlantic Ocean to fight pirates and terrorists.

Iran sends 2 warships to 2017 Intl. Army Games

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iran has dispatched two Peykan-Class warships to Azerbaijan’s Port of Baku to participate in the Sea Cup competition of the annual International Army Games hosted by Russia.

Iran categorically condemns US attack on Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Bahram Ghasemi, the Spokesperson of Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that US unilateral measure against Syria will benefit the terrorists and violates the international law.

Iran warns US warships in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Brigadier General Masoud Jazayeri said that the Americans should be careful about their warships’ treatment in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC Gen.:

US navy ship conduct ‘unprofessional, provocative’

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – A US navy ship changed course in the Hormuz Strait on Saturday toward IRGC vessels, a Guards commander was quoted as saying on Tuesday while issuing a warning.

Def. Min.:

Foreign encroachments in southern waters ‘severely punishable’

ISFAHAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Defense Minister Dehghan has told a press conference in Isfahan Russian air fighters provide support for Syrian army on the ground against ISIL.

Russia reinforces naval flotilla near Syria

MOSCOW , Sep. 27 (MNA) – A fleet of Russian warships is reinforced in the Eastern Mediterranean for drills off the coast of Syria, a Russian Defense Ministry source said on Saturday.

Russian fleet docks in Iran Anzali port

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – A Russian navy fleet of two warships berthed at the northern Iranian port city of Anzali.