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2021-01-24 11:56
Army officials brief media on drills
Army officials including Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of the Army, and Ground Force Commander Kiomars Heidari held a press conference on Saturday, briefing reporters about the details of the military exercise that the Ground Force held along the Makran coasts. The press briefing was held at the site of the drill codenamed Eghtedar 99 (Authority 99). The Ground Force tested new indigenous electro-optic system in real combat conditions against mock enemy targets during the war game.
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2020-11-26 00:37
Army chief: We can turn Persian Gulf into ‘sea of unity’
TEHRAN – The commander of the Army has issued a statement on Wednesday saying with the involvement of neighbors Iran is able to turn the Persian Gulf into the “sea of unity and power of the Islamic community”.
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2020-11-01 11:19
Army chief blames foreign powers as chief culprit for regional crises
TEHRAN – Iran’s Army Chief said on Saturday that foreign powers are the chief causes of crises in the region, citing calamities in Yemen, Afghanistan, Syria and Palestine as examples.
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2020-09-12 18:25
Iranian Army wraps up three-day drills
Army chief: Homegrown equipment tested during the military exercise
TEHRAN — The Iranian Army on Saturday concluded a three-day military exercise, which kicked off in Iran’s southern waters on Thursday.
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2020-06-01 17:27
Boosting combat power is on Army’s agenda, says General Abdolrahim Mousavi
TEHRAN - Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the chief of Iran’s Army, said on Sunday that increasing combat power is always on the Army’s agenda.
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2020-04-19 19:11
Iran has speeded up progress in air defense: Army chief
TEHRAN - Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the chief of Iran’s Army, said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic has speeded up progress in air defense system by forming Army’s air defense force.
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2020-04-17 18:43
Photo: Masoud Nazari
Army holds ‘Service Parade’ on Friday Morning
Attended by Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the “Service Parade” of the Army was held on Friday morning, with the motto “Homeland Defenders, Health Assistants”.
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2020-04-15 22:16
Army chief lauds Defense Ministry for coronavirus fight
TEHRAN — Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has lauded the Defense Ministry for its efforts in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
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2020-04-06 14:55
We will defeat coronavirus: Army chief
TEHRAN - Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said that Iran will defeat the coronavirus.
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2020-02-22 19:37
Army chief in central Iran to oversee military preparedness
TEHRAN - Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the chief of Iran’s Army, paid a visit to different military centers in the central province of Kerman to oversee the forces’ combat and defense capabilities at the highest level possible, a military source reported on Saturday.
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2020-01-31 18:15
By Mohammad Homaeefar
Army chief: The Islamic Revolution has protected the region from terror, conspiracies
TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution has protected the region against seditions and conspiracies by terrorist groups and foreign powers, Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said, days before the anniversary of the revolution’s victory.
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2020-01-15 15:26
Iran won’t allow enemy exploit Ukrainian plane incident: Army chief
TEHRAN — Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said Iran will not let the enemy take advantage of the accidental downing of a Ukrainian plane, Mehr reported.
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2020-01-01 16:42
Army chief: Iran-Russia-China naval wargame shows power of army
TEHRAN - Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Wednesday that Iran-Russia-China naval wargame showed the power of army.
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2019-12-16 18:58
Army commander: Enemies resolved to frustrate people
TEHRAN - The Army commander said on Sunday that since the enemies do not dare to wage war on Iran they have decided to frustrate the people, especially the youth.
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2019-12-04 23:11
Military outfit means sacrificing oneself for nation: Army chief
TEHRAN – Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi has said the military outfit worn by Iranian servicemen shows that they have chosen the path of sacrificing themselves in order to defend the country and the people.
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2019-12-02 19:10
Armed forces trained to counter enemy’s sedition, says Army chief
TEHRAN – Army Chief Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says the armed forces have been trained to counter the enemy’s sedition in Iran.
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2019-11-25 19:22
Iran will destroy enemies should they cross redlines, IRGC chief warns
TEHRAN – Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) warned on Monday that Iran will destroy its enemies if they cross Tehran’s red lines.
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2019-11-19 20:07
Islamic states must pressure Riyadh to end Yemen war: Shamkhani
TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), has said the all-out Saudi war against the innocent Yemeni people is an example of expanding insecurity in the region and blatant violation of human rights.
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2019-11-10 18:26
Army chief: Unidentified drone was downed by Mersad missile system
TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says the unidentified drone which was flying over the Iranian southern port city of Mahshar on Friday was downed by the homegrown Mersad defense missile system.
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2019-10-21 21:27
Army chief: Unveiling of homegrown combat jet trainer had a message for enemies
TEHRAN – Unveiling the homegrown combat jet trainer had a clear message for the arrogant powers and enemies, Army Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Tuesday.
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2019-10-07 20:31
Army chief: Iran wants peace, prosperity for neighbors
TEHRAN – Army Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Monday that Iran wants peace and prosperity for neighboring countries, according to Mehr.
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2019-09-21 18:32
Any country that attacks Iran will turn into 'main battlefield', IRGC chief warns
General Salami says Iran will claim responsibility for anything it does
TEHRAN – Major General Hossein Salami, the head of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), threatened on Saturday that the armed forces will open fire at any country that trespasses into Iran’s territories.
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2019-09-07 23:07
U.S. backs off when faced with resistance: Army chief
TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Army Abdolrahim Mousavi says the United States pushes forward in the face of submission and backs off when faced with resistance.
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2019-09-03 18:43
Borders are secure: Iranian army chief
TEHRAN – The Iranian army chief has said full security prevails in the country’s borders thanks to the efforts by the armed forces.
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2019-07-14 23:35
Iran’s offensive power would be devastating, Army chief warns
TEHRAN – Commander of the Iranian Army said on Sunday that Iran’s offensive power would be devastating for the aggressors.
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2019-07-08 20:26
Iran not after war with any country: Army chief
TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Army says Tehran is not seeking war against any country but it has learned how to defend itself.
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2019-05-29 20:34
Leader names key air defense commanders, creates new force in Army
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution has appointed two new commanders to key positions in Iran’s air defense.
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2019-04-13 08:33
Army to skip military parades in flood-stricken areas
TEHRAN – Military parades to mark National Army Day will not be held in flood-stricken areas this year so that army forces can continue providing relief to victims of the floods, Army Chief Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Friday.
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2019-03-09 18:42
General Mousavi describes economic war on Iran as “one of the most complicated and difficult wars’
Army chief says economic war is harder than Saddam’s war against Iran in 1980s
TEHRAN - Iranian Army Commander Abdolrahim Mousavi said on Saturday that the economic war waged against Iran by the Trump administration is one of the “most complicated and difficult wars”, saying it is even harder than Saddam Hussein’s war against Iran in the 1980s.
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2018-11-17 00:38
Army chief: U.S. dominance in West Asia has waned
TEHRAN – The Iranian Army chief said on Thursday that the era of U.S. dominance in West Asia has come to an end.