Ex-IRGC chief says military threats against Iran won’t work

TEHRAN – Former chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says Iran’s great advances in producing different military equipment has rendered ineffective the military threats against the Islamic Republic.

‘Iran to give most crushing response to aggressors even beyond borders’

TEHRAN (FNA) – Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military aide to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, underscores Iran’s high deterrence power, warning enemies of an immediate crushing response in case of any aggression.

Advisor: IRGC may sink U.S. ships using 'two top secret weapons'

TEHRAN – A senior adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps has said that Iran has two new “top secret weapons” and may use them to sink U.S. warships “with everything and everyone on board.”

General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces threatens ‘fierce response’ to any foreign military adventurism

Iranian military backs decision to limit JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN – The military on Wednesday voiced its unswerving support for Iran’s decision to stop implementing some parts of its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iraqi, Iranian military officials meet in Tehran

TEHRAN - General Hamed Atiyeh Khwain, the commander of the Iraqi Army’s Aviation, traveled to Iran on Wednesday at the head of a high-ranking military delegation.

Military chief: Iran facing numerous threats

TEHRAN – Armed Forces Chief of Staff Mohammad Baqeri said on Tuesday that Iran is facing a multiplicity of threats in a variety of forms.

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Iran launches mass production of combat drone

TEHRAN – On Thursday, the Iranian Air Force (IAF) officially unveiled the production line of Kaman-12, a domestically-manufactured unmanned combat aerial vehicle.

Iran unveils wide-body drone with jet engine

Iran on Thursday unveiled its first home-made wide-body drone with a jet engine in an exhibition held by Armed Forces in Tehran.

Military set to show achievements as Islamic Revolution turns 40

TEHRAN – A senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic’s latest military achievements will be showcased in four exhibitions ahead of the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

U.S. magazine names Qassem Soleimani top defense thinker of year

TEHRAN – The Washington-based magazine Foreign Policy has put Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Major General Qassem Soleimani at the top of its 2019 list of Global Thinkers in the defense and security field.

U.S. Army study of its Iraq invasion concludes Iran was ‘the only victor’

The U.S. Army has described Iran as “the only victor” in its two-volume, 1300-page study of its brutal invasion of Iraq.

New submarine to join Iranian Navy soon 

TEHRAN - A state-of-the-art homegrown submarine, dubbed Fateh (conqueror), is slated to join the Iranian Navy later this month.

Commander: Iran will hold southern neighbors for any mischief in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The chief of Iran’s armed forces has warned certain Iran’s southern neighbors over “inviting America for carrying out sedition in the Persian Gulf”.

IRGC plans to develop speed boats with stealth technology

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced on Monday that it plans to upgrade its speed boats in the Persian Gulf with radar-evading stealth technology and new missile launchers.

Baqeri says the geopolitical capacities of Iran and Russia necessitate developing cooperation in various military areas.

Iranian, Russian, generals meet in Tehran

TEHRAN – Vice-Admiral Igor Osipov, deputy chief of the Russian Army General Staff, met on Tuesday with Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Hossein Baqeri in Tehran.

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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.

IRGC: U.S. military threats only part of psychological warfare

TEHRAN – The spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has dismissed the U.S. military threats against Iran as bluffs and part of the psychological warfare against the Islamic Republic.

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.

Navy chief says Iran working on new destroyer 

TEHRAN - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced late on Saturday that Iran is designing a new naval destroyer, called Dena.

Iranian military holds air defense drill 

TEHRAN – On Monday, Iranian armed forces launched an air defense war game under the leadership of the Khatam ul-Anbia Air Defense Base.

‘Military relying on domestic technology’

TEHRAN – The deputy army chief for coordination affairs said on Monday the Iranian armed forces are relying on internal resources to produce military equipment, stressing no one can economically isolate Iran from the world, Mehr reported.

Enemies worried about Iran’s rising power: Leader

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution said on Sunday that enemies are afraid of Iran because the country’s power is on the rise.

Naval achievements unveiled 

TEHRAN – During a ceremony attended by Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Wednesday the Navy unveiled several new systems, equipment, and projects. 

Army ground forces boosting combat preparedness

TEHRAN – After creating rapid response units, the Iranian Army’s ground forces have increased their combat and defensive preparedness, the Ground Forces chief Kioumars Heidari said in a meeting with Army commanders on Saturday. 

Iran’s top commander to visit Turkey to discuss terrorism

TEHRAN – The chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces is scheduled to visit Turkey on Tuesday for talks on fight against terrorism, IRIB reported on Sunday.

Rouhani says 80% of arms produced during his administration 

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Tuesday highlighted the importance of defense capability, saying his government has boosted production of home-made weapons to a large degree.

Iranian version of U.S. Phalanx weapon being tested

TEHRAN – Iran is working on a home-version of U.S.-made Phalanx, a close-in weapon system (CIWS) for defense against anti-ship missiles, the deputy commander of the Iranian Navy has said.

Iran Army launches drills in Caspian Sea

The Iranian Army on Sunday started military exercises dubbed “Security and Power” in the Caspian Sea.

Iran boosting defense power ceaselessly: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari has said Iran is not wasting a moment to improve its defense capabilities as in the missile and drone industries.