Iranian Armed Forces

Iran has 'upper hand' in defense thanks to advanced technology: Chief of Staff

Major General Mohammad Bagheri praises the armed forces for leveraging new combat technologies to bolster their defense capabilities.

Iranian Armed Forces' General Staff rejects implications of crash that killed former Iranian president

‘Iran armed forces well-prepared to respond decisively to threats’

Tehran, IRNA -- The General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has said in a statement that its forces will spare no effort to powerfully defend the country and are fully prepared to give a decisive response to any threats and aggression by enemies.

Iran, Belarus kick off joint parachuting drills in Bushehr

Bushehr, IRNA - The joint free fall parachuting camp of selected teams of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Belarus Army started in Bushehr on Monday.

Chief of Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces meets Major General Bagheri

Tehran, IRNA- Public Relations of the General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces announced that the Chief of the General Staff of the Saudi Armed Forces, who is on a visit to Iran at the head of a high-ranking military delegation, has met his Iranian counterpart Major General Mohammad Bagheri.

Iran military hails Pakistan’s operation against terrorists

Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Armed Forces have hailed the Pakistani Army for its “responsible action” in dealing with terrorists.

President Raisi’s helicopter crashed due to harsh weather, final report says

Tehran, IRNA - The final report by the Iranian Armed Forces on the helicopter crash that claimed the lives of President Ebrahim Raisi and his entourage found no signs of sabotage or tampering, stating that the accident was primarily caused by weather conditions, including thick fog.

Pezeshkian calls for Iran armed forces’ cooperation to serve nation

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has called on armed forces of the country to use all their capabilities to better serve the Iranian people.

US sanctions 50 individuals, entities for supporting Iranian armed forces

New York, IRNA - The US Treasury Department has announced more sanctions against the Islamic Republic of Iran, targeting 50 individuals and entities for their involvement in a so-called "sprawling shadow banking network" that supports the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Pakistan's armed forces will stand by Iran's: Army chief

Islamabad, IRNA- Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has extended his condolences to the Iranian nation over the martyrdom of President Ebrahim Raisi, stressing that the armed forces of Pakistan and Iran will always stand by each other.

Raisi: Punishment of Zionist regime gave hope to freedom-seeking nations

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has said that the Islamic Republic’s punishment of the Israeli regime has brought hope and happiness to freedom-seeking nations.

Iran Armed Forces have achieved high defense, combat power: Cmdr.

Bushehr, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the Iranian Armed Forces have achieved high capabilities in defense, military equipment, and combat power.

Iran self-reliant in establishing its security: President Raisi

Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has said that his country has established its security at the hands of its own people as well as armed and police forces, without relying on foreign powers.