Leader appoints Vahedi as new Air Force chief

TEHRAN — Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who is commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces, has appointed Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi as the new commander of the Air Force.

Iran unveils ‘Alborz’ and ‘Borhan’ air defense systems

TEHRAN - "Alborz" and "Borhan" air defense systems were unveiled with the commander of the Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard in attendance on Wednesday morning.

Army chief meets new defense minister, wishes success for him

TEHRAN — Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and new Defense Minister Brigadier General Ashtiani met on Tuesday.

Military official: Enemies invite us to negotiation out of desperation

TEHRAN — General Mohammad Hossein Dadras, the deputy commander of the Army, told a military gathering on Wednesday that the enemies are inviting Iran to the negotiation out of sheer desperation.

Iranian naval presence in the Atlantic is a turning point: Army chief

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Army has described the presence of the Iranian warships in the Western Hemisphere as a “turning point”. 

Iranian logistic vessel catches fire, sinks in Gulf of Oman

TEHRAN— A naval training logistic vessel, named Khark, caught fire and sank near the port of Jask in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday morning.

Iranian Army unveils turbojet engine, new radar

TEHRAN - On Sunday, the Iranian Army unveiled seven indigenously-developed high-tech military equipment, including air defense systems, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electronic warfare devices.

Airborne division commander: We will take big steps in development path

TEHRAN — General Yousef Ghorbani, commander of the Army Airborne Division, said on Saturday that Iran will never imagine that it has reached a zenith, noting the Islamic Republic is setting aims for greater steps. 

Iranian Army says Islamic Revolution has inspired freedom-seeking nations

TEHRAN - The Army says the 1979 Islamic Revolution has inspired the justice-seeking and freedom-seeking nations around the world, the Army said in a statement released on Saturday, Fars reported.

More U.S. sanctions have led to stronger Iran: Hatami

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iran’s defense minister, said on Saturday that “the sanctions imposed by the former U.S. administration against Iran’s shipping and transportation will further strengthen the two sectors.”

Iranian Army to stage ‘offensive’ military exercise on Tuesday

TEHRAN – The Iranian Army’s Ground Force will hold an offensive military exercise on Tuesday near the country’s southern coasts of Makran, top military generals announced on Monday.

Iranian Army unveils 7 important new drone technologies in the drill

TEHRAN – On January 5-6, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army staged its first-ever drone drill using its quadruple forces in the Semnan public area and border areas of the country. This was a unique drill unveiling a wide range of technologies that military experts did not expect Iranian Army would possess.

Army general visits military production center

TEHRAN - Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army for Coordination Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari paid a visit to an army production center that produces medical equipment required to combat Covid-19.

Owj ready to collaborate with Iranian Army on film projects 

TEHRAN – The Owj Arts and Media Organization, a major institution that produces revolutionary works in art and cinema, announced on Monday that it is ready to collaborate with the Iranian Army on film projects.

General Salami says IRGC now enjoys space technology

IRGC puts Iran's first military satellite into orbit

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) successfully launched Iran's first military satellite into the orbit on Wednesday.

By Mehdi Azizi

Iranian Army unique in the world

TEHRAN – The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran and in general the Armed Forces have a distinct and unique feature compared to other military organizations, especially regional and Arabic armies. This fact is based on the elements other armies either do not possess or have at a small level or perhaps do not have the capabilities to develop such elements.

Rouhani calls Iran’s armed forces ‘symbol of support’

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani on Friday congratulated the National Army Day and called the Iranian Armed Forces “symbol of support” for the people and national interest.

Fairgrounds converted into 2,000-bed hospital within 48 hours

The Iranian Army has converted the Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds into a field hospital with 2,000 beds to prepare for a probable surge of COVID-19 patients.

Iranian Army's 2,000-bed hospital inaugurated in Tehran

TEHRAN - The Army inaugurated a 2,000-bed hospital in Tehran on Wednesday as Iran is fighting the pandemic coronavirus.

Iranian Army stages screening drills to counter coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN- On Sunday morning, the Iran Army launched a series of preventing-screening exercises to prepare its forces to counter the COVID-19 outbreak across the country.

Iranian Army ready to set up field hospitals to contain coronavirus outbreak 

TEHRAN - Head of the Army's Health and Treatment Department has voiced the ground force's preparedness to set up field hospitals in the regions hit by COVID-19 to render urgent services to the infected citizens. 

Army to utilize entire capabilities to root out coronavirus: commander

TEHRAN - The Army ground force commander has expressed satisfaction about the ongoing campaign against coronavirus outbreak across the country, vowing to use the force's full capacities to counter the epidemic.

Iranian military suspends recruitment over coronavirus outbreak

TEHRAN - The Armed Forces deputy chief for Health Affairs announced on Monday that none of the military and disciplinary units will recruit fresh soldiers for the next two months to narrow down the negative impacts of COVID-2019 outbreak across the country.

Army produces unique equipment to intensify coronavirus fight 

TEHRAN- Army has produced unique equipment for diagnosing and countering COVID-19 in the shortest time possible. 

Army at high-level of readiness: commander 

TEHRAN - The commander of the Army’s Ground Force announced on Tuesday that his forces, including combat and logistic units, are in a very good condition.

Trans-regional presence seen in all regional conflicts: Sayyari

TEHRAN — Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, says the presence of trans-regional powers is seen in all regional conflicts.

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.

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.