Iranian Armed Forces
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Iran celebrated the 40th anniversary of the creation of the Islamic Republic's Armed Forces on Thursday, with parades held across the country and the largest taking place in Tehran.
Iran to Start Major Navy Drills in Strait of Hormuz on 22 February - Commander
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian Armed Forces will conduct massive naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz that will begin on 22 February and last for three days, the commander of the Iranian Army Navy, Rear Adm. Hossein Khanzadi has stated.
Iran Spends $7-8 Bln on Defence Against Regional Enemies Spending $100 Bln Plus - Commander
Over the weekend, Iran unveiled a new medium-range cruise missile which Israeli military intelligence analysts fear is capable of defeating any existing Israeli or US missile defence systems.
No Need for Setting Up Military Base in Syria - Iranian Army Spokesman
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Armed Forces spokesman, Brig. Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, has stated that Iran has no need for a military base in Syria.
Hypothetical War Scenario: Who Would Prevail, Iran or Israel?
The US and its close Mideast allies Israel and Saudi Arabia continue to exert pressure on Iran. Observers are mulling over the probability of a direct conflict between Tehran and Tel Aviv amid the latter's increasingly assertive rhetoric towards the Islamic Republic.
4 Iranian Border Guards Killed in Clashes With Terrorists - Reports
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Four Iranian security forces troops were killed Tuesday in an attack on a border post in Iran's southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, the Mehr agency reported.
Nip in the Bud: Iran Ready to Face Down 'Outside Threats' – Defense Minister
Iran, fully aware of the extent of its "the enemies' plots," will continue to boost its defense capabilities, the country's Defense Minister Amir Hatami has told MPs, Iranian media reported.
Defense Against 'Deviance': What Is the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps?
Tehran has reportedly indicated its response to the US designating the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) as a terrorist group will be "crushing" - but while it's questionable whether the IRGC fits the definition of a terrorist group, the US' history of terror designation suggests its requirements are vastly arbitrary.
Iran Ready to 'Rain Down' Missiles in Response to Enemy Attack
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Commander Brig. Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh said that the Iranian Armed Forces could defend the country from foreign threats and would respond to an enemy attack with "roaring missiles."
No Price Too High: US Uses 'All Means Available' to Spy on Iran
As the number of incidents between US and Iranian armed forces in the vicinity of the Islamic Republic's borders continues to increase, it appears that Washington remains insistent to keep assessing Tehran's defensive capabilities using every tool at its disposal.
From Caspian Sea to Central Asia: Russia, Iran Mull Joint War Games
Russia and Iran have agreed to hold joint military exercises, the newspaper Izvestia wrote, citing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu who had earlier met with General Vali Madani, who leads the Iranian delegation at the International War Games 2016 now underway in Russia and Kazakhstan.
Iran Ready to Show Off Military Muscle at Int'l Army Games
Contingents of the Iranian army, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, Islamic Basij militia and police will take part in the International Army Games that kicked off in Russia and Kazakhstan on Saturday.
Iranian Army Su-24 Crashes in South Iran Fars Province, Both Pilots Survived
Iranian Air Force training jet Sukhoi-24 crashed in South Iran, yet both pilots survived, local media reported on Sunday.
US Sailors 'Were Crying' When Captured by Iranian Troops – IRGC Commander
US marines released from the Iranian custody Wednesday were crying when the country's servicemen detained them for illegally crossing into territorial waters aboard two boats, the nation's top commander claims.
Iranian Army Begins Rapid Response Military Drills
The Iranian Army started rapid response military drills in the western part of the country, local media reported Monday.
Iranian Hajj Stampede Theories Abound: Fingers Point to US
As Iranian leaders call for a fact-finding mission investigating the September 24 Hajj stampede, many hardliners in the Islamic Republic have already jumped to some bizarre conclusions about the cause of the tragic incident.
Unknown Surveillance Drone Shot Down in Western Iran
Iran's air defense shot down an unknown drone on a surveillance mission, which had crossed the country's western borders, Iranian media reported on Saturday.
Iran to Float Brand New Destroyer - Navy Commander
Iran's newest destroyer "Sahand" is 70 percent complete and is expected to be launched within the next few months, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said.
Iran to Test Own Version of S-300 Missile Complex
A senior Iranian lawmaker announced Tuesday that the country would soon unveil and test its home-made version of the sophisticated Russian S-300 missile defense system in military drills.
Iran Warns of War if Aid Ship to Yemen Attacked
The deputy chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces warned on Tuesday that Iran would retaliate in force against any country, which attacks an Iranian ship heading to Yemen with humanitarian aid cargo on board.
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