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.

Commander hails Iran’s deterrent power as source of ‘regional security’

TEHRAN – Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri, the Armed Forces Chief of Staff, has said Iran’s deterrent power is a source of sustainable security and stability for the region.

Commander: Navy on right track to attain self-sufficiency

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy commander highlighted his force’s capability to manufacture most of key weapons and equipment, noting that the Navy is on right path of accessing self-sufficiency. 

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.

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 ready to escort Adrian Darya 1, says admiral

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy is ready to escort the Adrian Darya 1 oil tanker if necessary, says Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs.

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.

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.

Iranian navy forces act professionally: U.S. admiral

Rear Adm. John F. G. Wade, commander of the Lincoln strike group, says Iran’s naval forces have adhered to international standards of interaction with ships in his group, The Associated Press reported on Saturday.

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.

Iran, Russia to stage joint naval war games in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, the commander of Iran’s navy, announced on Monday that Iranian and Russian military forces will stage a naval drill in the Persian Gulf later this year.

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.

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Iran sends warships to Bab-el-Mandeb Strait

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy has dispatched its 61st flotilla to Bab-el-Mandab Strait and the Gulf of Aden to secure maritime routes used by Iranian vessels, Chief of the Navy’s Southern Fleet Afshin Tashk said on Sunday.

Navy’s 60th flotilla docks at Port Sultan Qaboos

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s 60th flotilla docked at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday and was expected to leave the port on Tuesday, Mehr reported.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

Iran Navy foils pirate attack on oil tanker

TEHRAN – Iran’s naval forces have successfully thwarted a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden.

Iran Army fires cruise missiles, torpedoes in war game

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy on Saturday fired several homegrown cruise missiles and torpedoes from its vessels and submarines on the second day of war games in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, Fars reported.

Tehran, Baku eying joint maritime exercises

TEHRAN – In a recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and Azerbaijan, the two sides have stated their will to expand maritime cooperation and carrying out joint military exercises in the Caspian Sea, Iran’s military chief announced in a press conference in Baku on Thursday.

Pakistan Navy flotilla visits Iran 

Pakistan’s Navy flotilla PNS KHAIBAR, PNS MADADGAR, PNS RAH NAWARD and Maritime Security ship ZHOB visited the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas from 6 to 9 January 2019. The visit was part of overseas deployment of Pakistan’s Navy ships to the Persian Gulf. 

Iran to send naval fleet to the Atlantic

TEHRAN – Iran will send a naval fleet to the Atlantic Ocean on a five-month voyage starting in March, Navy Deputy Chief Touraj Hassani-Moqadam announced on Friday.

Naval fleet back home after 53-day mission

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s 58th flotilla of warships docked at the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday after a 53-day mission in international waters.

By Mehdi Sepahvand - Head of Political Desk

Iran among top five producers of destroyers, vessels: military 

TEHRAN – Iran is among the world’s top five producers of destroyers and vessels, deputy minister for defense and logistics affairs told a conference on Tuesday.

Iranian Navy plans to stage drills in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN - Iranian naval forces plan to stage a large-scale drill in the Indian Ocean to boost and put on display the country’s military prowess, according to a senior commander.

Iranian Navy unveils blueprint for new vessel

TEHRAN – Iranian Navy on Saturday unveiled the blueprint for a new military trimaran, a multi-hulled watercraft with optimized naval capabilities, Tasnim reported.

Iran Navy will be present in the Atlantic

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy plans to be actively present in the Atlantic Ocean, Navy Chief Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Monday announced.