Two armadas set sail for South Africa as Iran continues quest for deeper multilateral military ties 

TEHRAN – Iran continues to deepen military cooperation with international and regional blocs, dispatching two armadas to South Africa for BRICS military exercises.

Floating base, destroyer join Iranian Navy

TEHRAN – The Kordestan floating base and Sahand destroyer have joined the Naval Force of the Iranian Army [Artesh] in a ceremony attended by Army Commander Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Commander of the Naval Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani.

Iran to join other BRICS countries for naval drills in South African waters 

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy is poised to play a crucial role in safeguarding global maritime security as it joins other BRICS nations for a major naval exercise hosted by South Africa. 

IRGC Navy commander to Tehran Times:

2,400km of Iran’s coast fortified with network of hardened underground bases

TEHRAN – Last week, Iranian television unveiled an underground base of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy in the Persian Gulf that made immediate headlines. The facility, housing numerous fast-attack craft, was widely viewed as a critical component of Iran's naval strategy, both defensive and offensive. 

Iran's Navy unveils plans for new submarines, expanded global presence

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, Commander of the Iranian Navy, announced at a Tehran press briefing on Saturday that the force will soon be receiving a number of new domestically designed and manufactured submarines. 

Sahand destroyer undergoes overhaul operations

TEHRAN- The Sahand destroyer of the Iranian Navy was transferred to the maritime industries in Bandar Abbas for repairs and overhaul.

Iran Navy equipped with cutting-edge drones: commander

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced on Wednesday that the country’s naval forces have developed high combat and defense forces with the help of sophisticated homegrown drones. 

Iran navy chief advocates for economic security via national scientific expertise

TEHRAN –Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani calls for robust participation in the realm of economic security, stressing the need to harness the nation’s scientific capabilities to bolster economic stability in maritime domains.

Navy chief signals Iran's intent for permanent South Pole presence

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Commander of the Iranian Army Navy, has unveiled the government's strategy to establish a "permanent presence" for the Iranian Navy in the South Pole.

U.S. at a standstill with Resistance Front, says IRGC commander

TEHRAN – The second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the United States is currently at a standstill in its dealings with the Resistance Front.

Iranian warship provides security in Red Sea: Navy chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says sending the Alborz destroyer to the Red Sea aligns with Iran’s ongoing plans, such as escorting the country’s oil tankers.

Iranian Navy's Alborz destroyer escorts commercial ships in Red Sea

TEHRAN- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has confirmed that the Alborz destroyer is currently escorting Iranian commercial ships and oil tankers within the Red Sea. 

Iran Navy commander reiterates lawful seizure of U.S. oil tanker

TEHRAN- The Iranian Navy Commander has defended his forces' seizure of an American oil tanker, asserting that the action was taken in accordance with international law.

Navies of Iran, Pakistan commemorate martyrs, strengthen ties

TEHRAN- The naval commanders of Iran and Pakistan paid tribute to the martyrs of Hormozgan province, visiting Bandar Abbas Martyrs' Golzar on Sunday.

Pakistan’s Peace and Friendship fleet docks in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN- A Pakistani naval fleet, in a gesture of peace and friendship, arrived in Iran's Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning.

Iran seizes tanker that was involved in US confiscation of Iranian oil in 2023

TEHRAN - Following a court order the Iranian Navy on Thursday seized a tanker with Iraqi crude destined for Turkey in retaliation for the confiscation of the same vessel and its Iranian crude by the United States in 2023.

Iranian navy chief emphasizes domestic expertise, religious authority

TEHRAN- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has underscored the importance of domestic expertise and religious authority in the Navy's advancement.

Jamaran destroyer equipped with 8 anti-ship cruise missiles

TEHRAN - Iran has upgraded its Jamaran destroyer's firepower with 8 additional anti-ship cruise missiles.

Iranian Navy receives new cruise missiles with cutting-edge equipment  

TEHRAN- In a significant boost to its naval capabilities, the Iranian Navy inducted a number of advanced weaponry and cutting-edge equipment, including strategic cruise missile systems and electronic warfare-capable helicopters on Sunday. 

Iranian Navy pursuing defense diplomacy at highest level: Navy chief

TEHRAN- Iran's Navy Chief, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, has highlighted the importance of “defense diplomacy and international relations,” stating that they are both being pursued at the highest level.

Deylaman destroyer sends a message of peace and friendship, says Iran top general 

TEHRAN- Pointing to Iran’s warm relations with all Caspian Sea littoral states, General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of joint staff of Iran’s Armed Forces has said that the Deylaman destroyer sends a message of peace and friendship to all neighbors of the Islamic Republic. 

Deylaman destroyer will soon be deployed to the Caspian Sea: Navy chief

TEHRAN- Iran's Navy Chief, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, announced that the Deylaman destroyer will soon be deployed to the Caspian Sea to ensure the security of shipping.

Ayatollah Khamenei rolls out new plans for maritime development

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Tuesday notified Iran’s three government branches (President Ebrahim Raisi’s administration, parliament, and the judiciary) about the country’s new policies aimed to bring sea-based developments to a new level.