Iran to hold joint naval exercise in northern Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – Iran is set to hold a naval exercise with certain countries in the northern Indian Ocean by the end of the Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 19.

Two new warships added to IRGC Navy Force

TEHRAN – At a ceremony in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on Monday, two new warships from the Shahid Soleimani-class were unveiled.

Iran Navy welcomes 94th flotilla after mission

TEHRAN- Following a protracted mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the 94th flotilla of warships of the Iranian Navy has reached the territorial seas.

Iran Navy to establish base in South Pole

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Navy has announced the intention to establish a base in the South Pole, aligning with the current global trend of nations expanding their influence in this strategic region.

Iranian Navy enjoys growing presence in region, says captain

TEHRAN – Captain Ghader Vazifeh, deputy commander of the first naval district of the Islamic Republic of Iranian Navy, says the expansion of the Iranian Navy's activities into international waters marks a shift in regional security dynamics, eliminating the need for foreign naval presence in the area.

IRGC navy now equipped with long-range missiles: Top commander

TEHRAN - The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says his force has furnished its vessels with long-range missiles, as the country works to strengthen its naval presence around the world.

Iran Navy ready to take measures against foreign threats

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has declared Iran's intention to expel U.S. naval aircraft carriers from the region, citing their malicious intentions.

By Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Navy

Strategic navy for powerful Iran

TEHRAN-- I would like to first send my greetings to our esteemed leader Imam Khamenei, and the souls of our beloved martyrs. I congratulate the noble people of Iran for the anniversary of the successful Morvarid Operation which was carried out on November 28, 1980.

Iranian navy plans to permanently deploy forces to oceans 

TEHRAN - Iran's Navy Chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has rolled out Tehran’s ambitious plans for the future, saying the West Asian country is planning to maintain presence in oceans across the world. 

Iranian Air Defense Force wields total power in the region: top commander

TEHRAN - The Iranian Army’s Air Defense Force's exceptional military capabilities are absolute in the West Asia region, the commander of the army unit said on Friday.

Iran plans to set up station for military and research operations in Antarctica

TEHRAN - The Iranian Navy plans to establish a permanent station in Antarctica to carry out military and scientific operations, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said.

IRGC navy to receive new submarines

TEHRAN - Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps will soon be equipped with a new generation of Ghadir and Fateh submarines, according to Tasnim news agency. 

Iran renews IRGC navy apparatus with strategic equipment

TEHRAN – The IRGC Navy was delivered on Saturday a series of new homegrown military equipment, including missiles, drones and electronic warfare systems.

Russian navy chief: Only superpowers can conduct global voyage done by Iran 

TEHRAN – Nikolai Yevmenov, the commander in chief of the Russian Navy, has told his Iranian counterpart Rear Admiral Shahram Irani that the mission of the 86th Iranian naval fleet was very “impressive” and “brave”, noting only superpowers can conduct such a global voyage.

Iranian, Pakistani navies work to strengthen security bonds

TEHRAN- The exchange of naval delegations and enhancing bilateral collaboration in educational areas were topics of conversation on Sunday between senior commanders from Pakistan and Iran.

By Mehran Shamsuddin

New Face of National Security

TEHRAN – After ten years, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani was replaced with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, a veteran Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander who is set to transform the security body.

IRGC, Army to hold joint drills soon 

TEHRAN – General Aziz Nasirzadeh, deputy chairman of the chiefs of staff of the Iranian armed forces, announced on Wednesday that plans are afoot to hold joint military exercises between the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iranian navy seizes tanker that hit fishing vessel

Two crew members are missing

TEHRAN - The Iranian Navy has seized a Marshall Islands-flagged oil tanker in the Sea of Oman and directed it toward Iran’s coastal waters after the ship hit an Iranian vessel and tried to flee.

New Fateh-class submarines to join Iranian Navy fleet

TEHRAN - Two new models of domestically produced Fateh-class submarines will soon join the Iranian Navy fleet, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Tuesday, highlighting the Iranian Army’s most recent accomplishments and efforts to fortify its naval forces.

Navy chief says Iran’s military capability is a proven fact

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Shahram Irani said on Sunday that the great military capability of the Islamic Republic is a proven fact in the world.

Iranian navy sends 89th naval fleet to international waters

TEHRAN- The Iranian navy on Tuesday sent its 89th naval fleet to international waters with a mission to focus on combat, intelligence, and training purposes.

Iran planning to extend area of operation to Panama Canal: Navy chief 

TEHRAN - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Wednesday that Iran is planning to extend its area of operation to the Panama Canal that divides South and North America. 

Leader calls for stronger presence in open seas

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Monday called for promotion of combat capabilities of the Iranian Navy, stressing the need for the naval force to continue presence in international waters and high seas.

Iranian Navy to unveil maritime combat helicopters

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Navy announced on Tuesday that Iran will unveil for the first time a new type of combat helicopter and navy drones with a range of 2000 km.

Iran detains and releases U.S. USV

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Nay has detained and then released a U.S. unmanned surface vessel (USV) in the Persian Gulf, according to Nour News.

Navy chief says Iran ready to do operations anywhere in open seas

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Iranian Navy, has declared that the nation's naval forces are completely capable of conducting operations at any location in the world's oceans.

Iranian Navy chief: Israelis were in deep sleep and woke up too late

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Commander of the Iranian Navy, has mocked Israeli war minister Benny Gantz’s remarks about Iran’s naval presence in the Red Sea, emphasizing that Iran’s Navy will be present anywhere it chooses or deems essential.

Iran Navy unveils drone carrier

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army’s Navy has unveiled the first drone carrier that includes a variety of modern and advanced types of drones that were produced and manufactured by Iranian experts in the Army and the Ministry of Defense.