Commanders: Enemies would have attacked Iran if country had not been strong

TEHRAN – Commanders of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) and the Navy have highlighted the importance of the Iranian military’s power, saying the enemies would have attacked Iran a hundred times if the country had not been strong enough.

Pakistan Navy chief extends condolences over death of Iranian sailors 

TEHRAN – Pakistan’s Navy Commander Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has sent a message of condolence to his Iranian counterpart Hossein Khanzadi offering condolences over the death of 19 Iranian sailors in friendly fire in Iran’s southern waters on May 10.

Khanzadi: Naval forces’ willpower will foil plots

TEHRAN — The Iranian Navy chief has said “strength of will” of the naval forces of the Iranian Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) will not allow the enemies to orchestrate plots against the Islamic Republic.

Naval fleet equipped with latest military technologies: Khanzadi

TEHRAN — Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has said Iran’s naval fleet is equipped with the world’s latest military technologies.

Khanzadi says Navy is firm supporter of Iran’s defense policy 

TEHRAN – Navy will remain a firm supporter of Iran’s defense policy, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Saturday. 

Tehran invites all regional countries to join regional coalition

Iran’s navy chief: U.S. dominance in region is over

TEHRAN — Noting that the era of the U.S. dominance in the region has come to an end, Iranian Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Sunday invited all regional countries to join the Iran-Russia-China naval drill and the regional coalition.

Iranian Navy commander invites Qatar to join Indian Ocean drill 

TEHRAN - The Iranian Navy commander has invited the Qatari Navy to join the joint military exercises by the navies of the Indian Ocean littoral states as an observer. 

Iran, Pakistan confer on ways to bolster naval co-op  

TEHRAN - In a meeting in Islamabad, Iran’s Navy chief and his Pakistani counterpart discussed new avenues to expand naval cooperation, Pakistani military sources reported on Monday. 

Three homegrown surveillance planes join Navy’s fleet

TEHRAN – Three domestically built ultralight planes joined the Iranian Navy in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Tuesday.

Enemies cannot harm Iran’s maritime security: Navy chief

TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Navy says presence of naval forces of the United States and other foreigners cannot harm Iran’s maritime security.

Navy unveils four homegrown military equipment

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy has unveiled four homegrown military equipment, with the aim of boosting the force’s defense power.

Navy chief: New homegrown destroyer to join Iran navy soon

TEHRAN – Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday a state-of-the-art destroyer dubbed “Dena” will join the navy’s fleet in coming months.

Commander: Navy building modern torpedo-equipped hovercrafts 

TEHRAN - Iran’s Navy commander has said that his force is now building a state-of-the-art model of hovercrafts that are equipped with hidden missiles and torpedo system.  

Navy plans to build destroyer with over 5,000 tons

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy plans to build a new heavy destroyer weighing more than 5,000 tons, Tasnim reported on Sunday, quoting Navy chief Hossein Khanzadi.

Iranian Navy installing VLS on two destroyers

TEHRAN -- The Iranian Navy is equipping two destroyers with vertical launch systems (VLS) and is planning to install the system on all frigates in the future, Navy Commander Hossein Khanzadi announced on Saturday.

Navy has dispatched 64 fleets to international waters, says Khanzadi

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says the Navy has dispatched as many as 64 fleets to international waters in a bid to defend Iran’s interests.

The Iranian navy will stage military exercises with China and Russia at start of 2020 

Navy chief: Iran to mass produce undersea missiles 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy commander announced on Sunday that his forces have accessed the technology to launch missiles from under the sea, vowing to upgrade the mission to mass production in the near future. 

Navy chief warns of consequences of attack against Iran

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has warned the enemies of the consequences of any aggression against Iran.

Iranian Navy chief warns extra-regional forces to leave region or face humiliating retreat

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has warned the extra regional forces to immediately leave the Persian Gulf region or face a humiliating retreat.

Iran, Russia sign classified military deal: Navy chief

TEHRAN – Iranian and Russian armed forces have signed a “classified” agreement to expand cooperation through a series of projects, Chief of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Sunday.

Navy chief: Iran to use its ‘intercontinental drones’ if necessary

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Chief Hossein Khanzadi has said Iran possesses intercontinental drones and will use them if necessary.

‘Enemy won’t survive in case of any wrongdoing in Persian Gulf’

TEHRAN – The enemy knows that it will not survive in case of any “wrongdoing” in the Persian Gulf, Chief of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Tuesday.

Iran can repeat ‘crushing response’ any time: Navy chief

TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Navy Hossein Khanzadi warned on Monday that Iran’s crushing response to violation of its territory can be repeated.

Iran’s deterrence prevents war, commander says

TEHRAN – Underling Iran’s high deterrence power, Iran’s navy commander said on Thursday that enemies do not dare to launch a war against Iran.

Navy chief downplays U.S. presence in Persian Gulf, saying it is ‘nothing new’

TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Sunday that the presence of U.S. naval fleet in the Persian Gulf is just for a show, noting that it does not serve any other purpose.

Khanzadi says Iranian Navy won’t let hegemons disrupt Pakistan ties

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy will not allow the hegemonic countries to hamper the expansion of cooperation with the Pakistani Navy, Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday.

Admiral: Iran to hold naval drills with regional states

TEHRAN - Chief of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has said that Iran plans to hold joint naval drills with friendly regional countries in the future.

New submarine to join Iranian Navy soon 

TEHRAN - A state-of-the-art homegrown submarine, dubbed Fateh (conqueror), is slated to join the Iranian Navy later this month.

Iran, Russia to hold naval drills

TEHRAN - Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Sunday that Iran and Russia plan to hold joint naval drills in the Caspian Sea in the near future.