Iran at highest level of defense power: general

TEHRAN — Iran has reached the highest level of military preparedness for defense, according to chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force.

IRGC smashes terrorist team in Western Iran

TEHRAN– The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force in an operation destroyed a foreign-backed anti-revolutionary terrorist team in the western province of Kordestan.

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.

No indications Iran changing regional strategy: analysis

Some nine years after Iran’s powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) deployed military advisers and fighters to Syria to prop up the government of President Bashar al-Assad, Israeli and U.S. officials have said Tehran is reducing its presence in Syria.

Satellite launch strengthens Iran’s standing in West Asia: expert

TEHRAN — Seyed Hossein Mousavian, a former Iranian nuclear negotiator who now works as a researcher at Princeton University, says Iran is the only country in West Asia which is self-sufficient on conventional arms, pointing to the recent satellite launch as an important step in proving self-sufficiency.

IRGC planning to place satellite in geostationary orbit: general

TEHRAN- A high-ranking commander in the IRGC says that the force is planning to put satellites into an orbit of 36,000 kilometers which is also known as geostationary orbit.

Iran to build houses on Persian Gulf islands

Persian Gulf islands to be turned into residential areas: Iranian admiral

TEHRAN — The Iranian islands of the Persian Gulf will be turned into residential areas, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri announced on Wednesday.  

Launch of satellite proves sanctions have not impeded Iran’s growth: IRGC spokesman

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Ramazan Sharif, the spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, said on Monday that launch of a military satellite proved that the United States’ sanctions have not been able to impede Iran’s scientific progress.

Russia calls U.S. claims about Iran’s launch of satellite ‘hypocrisy’

TEHRAN - Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based international organizations, has said claims by the United States that the launch of a satellite by Iran is a violation of the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 are instances of “double standards” and “hypocrisy”.

IRGC Ground Force to get Fotros drone

TEHRAN – The Defense Ministry plans to deliver the Fotros drone to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force in the near future.

Iran’s launch of military satellite within UN charter: senior Pakistani security expert

TEHRAN - Maria Sultan, a senior Pakistani security expert, has said the launch of military satellite by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps is within the charter of the United Nations.

By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Widespread media coverage of IRGC’s satellite launch

The latest achievement of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been reflected in international media outlets and received widespread media coverage.

Launch of military satellite wins praise of ranking Iranian officials

TEHRAN – A number of top officials have praised the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps for its successful launch of Iran’s first military satellite into the orbit.

Iran is serious about defending national security: Salami

TEHRAN– In a reaction to the recent US officials’ rhetoric against the Islamic Republic of Iran, Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami on Thu. said that Islamic Republic of Iran is serious about defending its national security.

By Mehdi Azizi

1st Iranian military satellite utter surprise for ignorant west, world

TEHRAN – Iran could manage to launch its first military satellite, the Noor-1 Satellite, by the domestically-built launcher Qassed (messenger) on Wednesday morning to expand its international presence in the space industry.

IRGC’s braveries have foiled conspiracies, says Pezeshkian

TEHRAN — Iranian Deputy Parliament Speaker Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the braveries of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have thwarted the conspiracies hatched by Iran’s enemies.

Ayatollah Khamenei praises IRGC’s performance

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued a message on Wednesday thanking the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for their “good performance and efforts”.

Military chief calls on IRGC to preserve high status

TEHRAN — Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has hailed the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) for playing a great role in safeguarding the Islamic Republic in all fronts.

General hails IRGC as pillar of national power

TEHRAN — The commander of the Civil Defense Organization has described the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) as one of the pillars of the country’s national power, saying such power has not been gained easily, therefore it must be defended wholeheartedly.

Zarif reminds Yankees to go home

TEHRAN — Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has reminded Washington that by its presence in the Persian Gulf, the U.S. Navy is 7,000 miles away from home.

IRGC forms center to aid 3.5m families affected by coronavirus

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has formed a headquarters to direct aid efforts to 3.5 million Iranian families most affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Judiciary chief, top officials allocate 20% of their salaries for coronavirus victims

TEHRAN — Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi has announced that senior Judiciary officials, including himself, will allocate 20 percent of their monthly salaries for three months to help those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

By Haniyeh Sadat Jafariyeh

Iranians start performing 'Equality, Sincere Assistance Maneuver'

TEHRAN – In a televised speech on Thursday, on the occasion of the birthday anniversary of the 12th Shia Imam, Imam Mahdi [May God Hasten His Reappearance], the Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for Iranians to execute a maneuver titled as 'Equality and Sincere Assistance' as of Saturday, in a bid to show sympathy and provide sincere assistance to the needy and the poor in society.

IRGC commanders donate 20% of their salaries to coronavirus relief

TEHRAN — Top commanders of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have donated 20 percent of their monthly salary to coronavirus relief efforts, according to IRGC spokesman Ramezan Sharif.

IRGC: Slightest mistake against Iran will be enemy’s last

TEHRAN – Concurrent with the anniversary of the Islamic Republic Day, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) issue a statement warning that the “slightest mistake” against Iran in any part of the country by the “evil and adventurous enemies” will be their last mistake.

Larijani attends IRGC ani-bio drills to contain coronavirus

TEHRAN - Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani on Thursday attended the anti-bio exercises launched by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to control the outbreak of coronavirus in Iran.

‘Surge in production’ can resolve problems facing Iran: IRGC official

TEHRAN – Yadollah Javani, the deputy commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) for political affairs, said on Tuesday that “surge in production can resolve the problems facing the country”.

Salami: IRGC on alert to counter coronavirus

TEHRAN - Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Hossein Salami said on Monday that the IRGC is on alert to counter against the coronavirus outbreak.

IRGC, Basij pledge to continue fight against coronavirus until full victory

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps and Basij forces will remain active in the field until Iran fully overcomes coronavirus outbreak, IRGC announced in a statement on Sunday.

IRGC says ready to help fight coronavirus outbreak 

TEHRAN — The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is ready to cooperate with the Health Ministry to combat and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, IRGC Commander Hossein Salami said in a phone conversation with Health Minister Saeed Namaki on Monday.