Iranian commander: We build highly advanced military equipment

TEHRAN — Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras said on Wednesday that today Iran has reached a degree of self-sufficiency that is able to produce technologically advanced arms.

Army chief says Zionist regime’s ‘empty threats’ against Iran are out of fear

TEHRAN - The Iranian Army chief said on Monday that Israel’s “empty threats” against Iran originate from its “fear”.

Air Force commander meets Navy chief on occasion of Navy Day

TEHRAN - Air Force Commander Hamid Vahedi and his accompanying delegation met on Saturday with Navy Commander Shahram Irani to congratulate him on Navy Day, which falls on November 28.

Iran, Pakistan examine strengthening border, maritime cooperation

TEHRAN — In a virtual meeting, Iran’s Border Guard Commander and the director-general of the Pakistan Maritime Security Agency have reviewed the latest developments related to bilateral cooperation in maritime and border management as well as conducting operations and patrols, IRNA reported on Friday.

Admiral says Iran achieved expected goals in Zulfiqar 1400 exercise

TEHRAN — Holding drills during in times of peace has a “deterrent” and “great strategic effect”, the deputy Army chief for coordination said on Wednesday.

Iranian submarines blow up mock targets with torpedoes

TEHRAN – On Monday, the Iranian Navy’s submarines blew up various naval targets with domestically produced torpedoes in the military exercise in the Sea of Oman.

Russian military official says Iranian fleet adorned Russian naval parade

TEHRAN — A senior Russian military official has said the participation of Iranian warships in the Russian Navy parade in the current year “adorned” the naval parade.

Iranian Air Force to stage nationwide drills on Thursday

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is set to start a wide scale aerial exercise across the country on Thursday.

Commander: Indigenousness is biggest advantage of Iranian drones

TEHRAN — The biggest advantage of Iran's drones is that the armed forces use completely indigenous technology in manufacturing, using, and overhauling them, the commander of Hazrat Vali-e-Asr UAV Group of the Army Ground Forces has said.

Iranian Army Ground Force possesses sophisticated helicopters, UAVs

TEHRAN - The Ground Forces of the Army is now in possession of advanced helicopters and modern UAV systems, the force’s commander Kiomars Heydari announced on Monday.

Baqeri to visit Pakistan on Tuesday

Iranian military chief will meet PM Imran Khan

TEHRAN — Major General Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of the Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, is scheduled to pay an official visit to Pakistan on Tuesday at the invitation of Pakistan’s Army Commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

In less than 48 hours, troops, equipment transferred to drill field in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – In less than 48 hours troops and equipment were transferred to the drill field in northwest Iran, the commander of the Army's northwestern regional base has said, IRNA reported on Friday.

Iran unveils ‘Hormuz’ tactical radar and ‘Shams’ simulator

TEHRAN - The Hormuz Medium Range Tactical Radar and Shams Simulator were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of the Army Air Defense Force, and other military officials in the Self-Sufficiency Organization.

Army to test four new military equipment in northwest Iran

TEHRAN — On the sidelines of a military drill in northwest Iran on Friday morning, commander of the Army Ground Force Kioumars Heydari said that Iran will test four new weaponries in the drill.

Leader appoints Vahedi as new Air Force chief

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi as the new commander of the Air Force.

Enemy's bases under Iran's surveillance, commander says

TEHRAN - The commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard said on Wednesday that Iran is able to monitor all bases and movements of the enemies and has the power to destroy from a distance of over 200 kilometers.

Iran unveils ‘Alborz’ and ‘Borhan’ air defense systems

TEHRAN - "Alborz" and "Borhan" air defense systems were unveiled with the commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard in attendance on Wednesday morning.

Army chief meets new defense minister, wishes success for him

TEHRAN — Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and new Defense Minister Brigadier General Ashtiani met on Tuesday.

Tehran-Moscow relationship at its peak, says Defense Ministry official

TEHRAN — Brigadier General Saeed Shabanian, the deputy coordinator at the Iranian Defense Ministry, met with Russian Deputy Defense Minister Alexander Fomin in Moscow on Tuesday.

Military official: Enemies invite us to negotiation out of desperation

TEHRAN — General Mohammad Hossein Dadras, the deputy commander of the Army, told a military gathering on Wednesday that the enemies are inviting Iran to the negotiation out of sheer desperation.

Naval power is result of jihadi management, says Army official

TEHRAN – A senior Army official said on Sunday that development of Makran coasts and great increase in Iran’s naval power are the result of a professional performance which he described as “jihadi management”.

Iranian logistic vessel catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

TEHRAN— A naval training logistic vessel, named Khark, caught fire and sank near the port of Jask in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday morning.

Iranian Army holds cyber defense drill

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army staged a digital defense exercise on Tuesday to prepare for potential cyberattacks.

Defense Ministry plans to provide 1000 new drones to Army

TEHRAN — The Iranian Defense Ministry plans to supply the Army with 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs, commonly called drones, in the near future.

Loss of Gen. Hejazi is really a sorrowful tragedy, says Leader

TEHRAN-- In a message on Monday Ayatollah Ali Khamenei offered his condolences on the death of Brigadier General Seyyed Mohammad Hejazi, Deputy Commander of the IRGC Quds Force. 

Army’s weaponry, morality have never been better, says Rouhani

TEHRAN-- In a message on Sunday commemorating Army Day, President Hassan Rouhani emphasized his administration's efforts to equip the Army and other branches of the armed forces with modern arms amid the country's economic struggle.

60% enrichment carried important political messages, says parliament speaker

‘Responding to the terrorist attack on Natanz is a must and will be done at the right time,’ Ghalibaf asserts

TEHRAN-- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliament, spoke on Sunday about the 60% uranium enrichment and the sabotage act at Natanz, suggesting that the sabotage must be responded “at the right time”.

Airborne division commander: We will take big steps in development path

TEHRAN — General Yousef Ghorbani, commander of the Army Airborne Division, said on Saturday that Iran will never imagine that it has reached a zenith, noting the Islamic Republic is setting aims for greater steps. 

Leader asks the Army to enhance readiness

TEHRAN— Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, issued a message on Saturday asking the Iranian Army to boost preparedness for operations as much as necessary.

Army, IRGC guarantee Iran’s unparallel peace, says military chief

TEHRAN — In a congratulatory message to the Army chief on Friday, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri said the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps serve as a guarantee for the lasting security and unparalleled peace of the Iranian nation.