Iran, Russia, China to hold naval drill

TEHRAN— Russia, Iran and China will hold joint naval exercises, the press service of the Russian Pacific Fleet said on Tuesday.

Iran Air Forces will respond devastatingly to any threat: senior general

TEHRAN – The deputy commander of the Iranian Air Force has said that his forces are always ready to defend the country, warning that it will deliver a devastating response to any threat.

360-degree maneuverability of ballistic missiles is main feature of IRGC exercise: general

TEHRAN – Attack on enemy from all sides with a 360-degree maneuverability by ballistic missiles were the leading features of the last stage of the IRGC military exercise, IRGC aerospace commander Ali Hajizadeh boasted on Thursday.

Raisi praises successful military drill

TEHRAN — The success of "the Great Prophet 17" maneuver shows Iran's military capability in protecting the interests and security of its nation, President Ebrahim Raisi said in a message on Saturday.

Stark Warning

TEHRAN – In a clear warning to Israel, two senior Iranian generals have announced that the recent military exercise staged by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was intended to respond to brazen Israeli threats against Iran.

IRGC precision-strike drones hit fixed targets in military drill

TEHRAN — On the second day of the large-scale drill, IRGC precision-strike drones targeted fixed and mobile targets.

Admiral says Iran achieved expected goals in Zulfiqar 1400 exercise

TEHRAN — Holding drills during in times of peace has a “deterrent” and “great strategic effect”, the deputy Army chief for coordination said on Wednesday.

Iranian Air Force to stage nationwide drills on Thursday

TEHRAN — The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) is set to start a wide scale aerial exercise across the country on Thursday.

Iran tests Joshan, Khatam air defense systems in military drills

TEHRAN — The indigenous air defense systems of Joshan and Khatam owned by the Army Air Defense Force have successfully shot down mock targets in the joint specialized air defense exercise codenamed "Defenders of Sky of Vellayat".

Iran launches air defense exercises

TEHRAN - The joint specialized air defense exercise of the Modafe’an-e Aseman-e Velayat (Defenders of Sky of Velayat) kicked off on Tuesday morning in Iran’s central desert.

In less than 48 hours, troops, equipment transferred to drill field in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – In less than 48 hours troops and equipment were transferred to the drill field in northwest Iran, the commander of the Army's northwestern regional base has said, IRNA reported on Friday.

Iran unveils ‘Hormuz’ tactical radar and ‘Shams’ simulator

TEHRAN - The Hormuz Medium Range Tactical Radar and Shams Simulator were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, Commander of the Army Air Defense Force, and other military officials in the Self-Sufficiency Organization.

Iranian commander: Military exercises intended to improve readiness

TEHRAN — Brigadier General Kiomars Heydari, commander of the Army Ground Force, said on Saturday that Iran has never invaded any country over the last two centuries and has no intention to conquer any neighbor, noting Iran’s exercises are only aimed to improved military readiness.

Iran, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Kazakhstan to hold joint drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN - Admiral Sergei Ekimov, Deputy Commander of the Russian Caspian Fleet, said on Tuesday that Iran, Russia, Kazakhstan and the Republic of Azerbaijan will hold a joint naval exercise in the Caspian Sea.

U.S., South Korea to face new “threats” for military drills 

A high-ranking North Korean official says the United States and South Korea will face even greater security threats for going ahead with annual joint military drills set to proceed this week.

Iranian Army holds cyber defense drill

TEHRAN — The Iranian Army staged a digital defense exercise on Tuesday to prepare for potential cyberattacks.

China to conduct South China Sea military exercises

China said on Tuesday it will conduct military exercises in the South China Sea this week, just days after complaining that a U.S. aircraft carrier group had sailed through the disputed waters.

Army Special Forces hold maneuvers on Makran coasts

TEHRAN - Iranian Army Ground Force conducted a drill codenamed “Authority 99” on Makran coasts on Tuesday. It involved Special Forces.

Palestinian groups hold first joint military drill in Gaza

Palestinian resistance groups in the Gaza Strip have held their first joint military drill since 2014. The Palestinian factions held the drill to unveil their military capabilities and equipment.

Iran, Azerbaijan to broaden military cooperation

TEHRAN - Azeri Deputy Defense Minister for Logistics Lieutenant General Mammadov Fuad Nadir held a meeting in Tehran on Wednesday with Major General Ali Abdullahi, the deputy chief of the general staff of Iran’s Armed Forces for coordination affairs.

Iran, Caspian Sea littoral states to stage naval drill in near future 

TEHRAN - The Iranian Navy commander has announced that his forces and navies from the Caspian Sea littoral states will stage a joint drill in the near future to enhance their cooperation to counter possible threats. 

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.

Iran, Oman to hold joint military drills

TEHRAN - Iran’s ambassador to Muscat, Mohammad Reza Nouri Shahroudi, said on Tuesday that Iran and Oman will hold joint military drills in upcoming days.

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Army holds last day of war games

TEHRAN – The Army on Saturday held the last day of its most recent military exercises, practicing a tactic to prevent the enemy from closing in on the battlefield by creating a long row of blasts using remote-controlled land bombs during a military exercise in central Iran.

General Pakpour says Iran’s ‘operational doctrine is offensive’

IRGC holds military drills in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) held on Saturday military drills in the general region of the Persian Gulf, displaying the defensive and deterrent power of Iran.