Army officials brief media on drills

Army officials including Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of the Army, and Ground Force Commander Kiomars Heidari held a press conference on Saturday, briefing reporters about the details of the military exercise that the Ground Force held along the Makran coasts. The press briefing was held at the site of the drill codenamed Eghtedar 99 (Authority 99). The Ground Force tested new indigenous electro-optic system in real combat conditions against mock enemy targets during the war game.

Army tests new electro-optic system

TEHRAN - Iran’s Army Ground Force on Wednesday tested new indigenous electro-optic system in real combat conditions against mock enemy targets.

IRGC deployed in northwestern borders amid Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has deployed forces to northwestern areas of the country in order to protect common borders amid the ongoing military conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh.

Iranian Army wraps up three-day drills

Army chief: Homegrown equipment tested during the military exercise

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army on Saturday concluded a three-day military exercise, which kicked off in Iran’s southern waters on Thursday.

Russian expert calls IRGC drills in Persian Gulf a warning to enemies

TEHRAN - Anatoly Tsyganok, the head of the Russian Center for Political-Military Studies, said on Saturday that recent drills by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in the Persian Gulf was a serious warning to the enemies of Iran, especially the United States.

Arrogant powers received message of memorable drill: IRGC

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has successfully concluded its large-scale drills in Iran’s southern waters, saying the drills conveyed the message of Iranian forces’ readiness to counter threats.

Drilling wells near Naqsh-e Rostam banned over probable damage

TEHRAN – Drilling deep wells near Naqsh-e Rostam, a royal rock-hewn necropolis in Fars province, southern Iran, has been banned over probable subsidence of land and damage to the ancient site.

Iran to display domestically-made fighter jets on Army Day parade

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF), announced on Monday that the domestically-produced “Kowsar” and “Saeqeh” fighter jets will be displayed on Army Day parades on Thursday.