Military chief: Policy is to boost defensive, offensive and deterrence strategy

TEHRAN — In a message on Sunday, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces insisted on military readiness to strongly confront any possible military threats and protect the country's national interests by constantly increasing defense capabilities.

Iran to unveil hovercraft in next calendar year

TEHRAN - Iran’s first homegrown hovercraft will come into operation within the next year, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced on Monday, says according to Tasnim news agency.

We produce arms in accordance with foes’ capabilities: IRGC chief

TEHRAN - Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hussein Salami said on Tuesday that Iran is producing weapons and military equipment according to the "real threat" facing Iran and the strengths and weaknesses of the enemies.

Defense chief says Iran’s armed forces will respond to any ‘desperate’ move

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Friday that Iran’s armed forces will respond to any “desperate” move by enemies.

Ghalibaf: Armed forces’ power lies in their popularity

TEHRAN — Majlis Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Monday that the power of the Iranian armed forces lies in their popularity.

General: Iran ready to share coronavirus fight experience with friendly states

TEHRAN — The Iranian armed forces are ready to share the experience in dealing with the novel coronavirus with friendly countries across the region, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said. 

Armed Forces won’t let adventurists make mistake: Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN — Iranian Armed Forces will not let the adventurists make any mistake against the Islamic Republic, says Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Bagheri.

Traffic in roads, streets and shopping centers will be limited

Iran’s top commanders hold first session on coronavirus outbreak 

TEHRAN - Top commanders of the IRGC, Army and police gathered together on Friday on how to contain the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, called Covid-19. 

Today Iran is at height of its military power: General Ashtiani 

TEHRAN - The deputy chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces highlighted on Monday the country’s might in any field, saying Iran’s current situation in terms of military power is better than any other time.  

Iran’s military deterrence fading threats, repelling warmongers: commander   

TEHRAN - The deputy Army commander for coordination affairs said on Wednesday that deterrence power can be actually utilized as a diplomatic tool to counter threats and make regretful any enemy who even may think about aggression against the country.    

Iran ready to forcefully respond to any adventurism: envoy

TEHRAN — Iranian armed forces are ready to forcefully respond against any adventurism, says Iran’s ambassador to London.

Defense chief says sanctions won’t affect armed forces’ determination

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that sanctions will not affect the armed forces’ determination and activities.

IRGC says U.S. sanctions against armed forces to firm Iranians’ will to counter enemies  

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), in a statement published on Friday, condemned the U.S. fresh sanctions against Iran’s armed forces, saying the move will make the revolutionary forces to counter the enemies more strongly. 

Cleric to U.S.: Go ahead with Zarif sanctions ‘if that pleases you’

TEHRAN – Mohammad Javad Haj Ali Akbari, an interim Friday prayer leader in Tehran, has censured the U.S. sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, telling the White House to go right ahead with the sanctions “if that makes you happy.”

General warns of Iran’s crushing response to any threat

TEHRAN – Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army Ground Force has said Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to give a crushing response to any threat and aggression.

General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces threatens ‘fierce response’ to any foreign military adventurism

Iranian military backs decision to limit JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN – The military on Wednesday voiced its unswerving support for Iran’s decision to stop implementing some parts of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Armed forces stand beside people till they calm down: Baqeri

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Baqeri, chief of the armed forces, has said the military will be beside people until they calm down.

‘Iranian armed forces at full strength’

TEHRAN – The Iranian Armed Forces are fully prepared and strong enough to confront any military threat, according to Armed Forces Deputy Chief Ataollah Salehi.

‘Iranians will defeat hegemony of U.S.’

TEHRAN – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement on Saturday and said that the Iranians will defeat hegemony of the U.S. through unity and integrity.

Military chief: Armed forces more ready than ever to defend Iran

TEHRAN - Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Baqeri said on Saturday that the armed forces “are ready more than ever” to defend the country.

Armed forces won’t hesitate in countering aggression: commander

TEHRAN – Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Baqeri on Saturday lauded Iran’s military power, saying the country’s armed forces “will not hesitate for a moment” in responding to any threat or aggression by the enemies, IRNA reported.

Armed forces general staff hails IRGC for fighting terror

TEHRAN – The General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces issued a statement on Wednesday hailing the IRGC for its effective role in fighting terrorism, boosting the security of the region and supporting the resistance front and the oppressed.