external threat

China says US military coop. with Japan ‘threatening’

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Defense on Sunday criticized the continued the US military cooperation with Japan and termed these movements as a threat.

IRGC chief:

"We will respond to any threat anywhere in the world"

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stressed on Monday that the Iranian military will respond to any threat anywhere in the world.

Brig. Gen. Ashtiani:

MoD role outstanding in identifying, responding threat timely

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense said that the key role of his ministry and outstanding role of the Armed Forces in identifying, monitoring, confronting and responding to threats timely and effectively is obvious to everyone.

Rear admiral Irani:

Navy Force ready to defend Iran authority anywhere in ocean

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that the Navy Force is ready to defend authority of the country with utmost power anywhere in the oceans.

IRGC Navy ready to decisively respond to threats: Tangsiri

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Commander of IRGC Navy said that the Force has reached such a level of combat readiness that if enemies want to pose a threat at sea against its interests, they will receive a decisive response that it will make regret.

Rear admiral Tangsiri:

IRGC Navy not allow enemies to encroach on Iran's interests

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Stating that the maritime borders of the country are in the best possible condition, the Commander of IRGC Navy Force said that the country’s Navy Force will not allow enemies to encroach on its interests.  

N. Korea warns Seoul of 'serious threat' over missile remarks

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – North Korea has condemned the South Korean defense minister’s remarks about its ability to strike against the North and warned it would destroy major targets in Seoul if the South takes any dangerous military action.

Air defense commander:

Any enemy's mistake to receive Iran's crushing response

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Alireza Sabahifard, the commander of the Iranian army air defense force has warned the enemy against any assault, saying any aggression will receive a devastating response.

Security of Iran 'red line of Armed Forces': cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – The Deputy Commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force said that the security of the country is the red line of Armed Forces and they don't make any appeasement with any country violating the country's airspace.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran to respond to any threat quickly, decisively

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces said that Iran does not seek to invade any country at a strategic level but at the operational and tactical level, it is ready for a swift and decisive response to any threats.

Iran army to vigorously respond to any threats: commander

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The army is at the highest level of its combat preparedness and will firmly confront any threats, the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian army Maj. Gen. Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Wednesday.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Iran response to enemies’ threats 'devastating'

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that response of Islamic Republic of Iran to the threats waged by enemies against the country will be ‘devastating’ and will make them feel regret.

Iran to give harsh response to threats 40km off its borders

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A commander from Iran Army Ground Force said on Sun. that Iran will give a harsh response to any threats getting nearer than 40 kilometers to its borders.