external threat

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.

Brig. Gen. Heidari:

Enemy’s small-scale threats to face Iran's harshest response

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Commander of Iranian Army Ground Forces Kiumars Heidari said that even small-scale threats of enemy against the Islamic Republic of Iran will be followed with the greatest response of the country.

Iran Army stages cyber defense exercise

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The joint Fat’h (Victory) 1 cyber defense military exercise was held on Tue. with the aim of enhancing the ability to counter cyber threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran Army.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Iran’s Army moving in compatible with modern-day threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that the Army is moving in accordance with the possible threats.

Rear Admiral Sayyari:

Using science, knowledge, a need to identify enemies' threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that taking advantage of science and knowledge is essential in identifying enemies’ threats.

Enemy's threats turned into chances for Revelution's progress

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – IRGC Chief Commander Major General Hossein Salami said the threats of the enemies have been turned into opportunities for the progress of the Islamic Revolution.

US Capitol reportedly on lockdown over security threat

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Sources reported that US Capitol is on lockdown due to an external security threat.

Iran has promoted combat capability proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – The Second-in-Command of the Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base said that the base has upgraded its combat capability proportionate to the existing threats.

Sayyari:

Army ready to repel any possible threat against country

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Army said that Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to repel any kind of possible threat against the country.

Brig. Gen. Heidari:

Iran’s Army GF becomes self-sufficient in producing equipment

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force said that Islamic Republic of Iran has become self-sufficient in producing relevant parts and equipment to counter enemy’s threats.

All naval parts, equipment domestically produced: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy said that Navy Force of the country has been self-reliant in relevant field, stating that all parts and equipment needed in Navy Force has been manufactured by knowledge-based firms.

Armed Forces statement:

“Basij”, asset for Islamic Revolution to foil enemies’ plots

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – On the occasion of Azar 5 (Nov. 25), Basij Week, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a statement, calling it as a great asset for Islamic Revolution in thwarting enemies’ conspiracies.

Air Force cmdr.:

Armed Forces ready to respond to any adventurism on borders

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that Armed Forces of the country are ready to give a crushing response to any adventurism of enemies in all borders of the country.

Army Political-Ideological Dept. warding off enemy threats

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said Iran’s Army Political-Ideological Department has not allowed enemies to abuse and managed to thwart plots waged against the country.

Army Air Force capable of confronting any threat: Nasirzadeh

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) said that the country is capable of countering any threat.

Iran's Army not worried about regional threats: Pourdastan

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – The Head of Army's Strategic Studies Center said that Iran’s Army is not worried about the regional threats.

Zolfaghar-99 military exercise wraps up this morning

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Grand Joint Zolfaghar-99 military exercise ended its work in eastern waters of Strait of Hormuz on Sat. with a parade of surface and subsurface vessels.

Iran’s navy, powerful arm of Establishment against threats

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iran’s Navy is the powerful and strong arm of the Establishment in the face of threats waged by enemies against the country.

Parl. emphasizes need for strengthening Passive Defense Org.

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission stressed the need to strengthen Passive Defense Organization in the face of external threats.