Iranian Armed Forces
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‘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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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Iran's Armed Forces commanders meet with Supreme Leader
A group of senior commanders of Iran's Armed Forces met with Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday (April 21, 2024).
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Army Day parade
The ceremony to commemorate the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day was held on April 17, 2024 in the presence of Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi and senior commanders of the Iranian armed forces in Tehran.
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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.
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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.
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'Iran not accountable for measures by any groups or individuals in region'
New York, IRNA – The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic to the United Nations has stressed that Iran is not responsible for measures taken by any groups or individuals in the region.
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Iran to scale up production of home-made training jet: Minister
Tehran, IRNA - Iran is planning to mass produce the Yasin training jet in an attempt to enhance the efficiency of pilot training programs within the Armed Forces, Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani has said.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia take first step in developing defense ties
Tehran, IRNA- Nine months after Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed to restore their diplomatic relations; senior Iranian and Saudi defense officials are discussing ways to boost military and defense cooperation between the two regional powerhouses.
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Iran’s Army voices readiness to share military knowledge, experience with Iraq
Baghdad, IRNA – Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has voiced Iran’s Army readiness to transfer their knowledge, experiences, and capabilities to the Iraqi armed forces.
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Iran armed forces unveil ECDIS
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Armed Forces Geographical Organization has unveiled the domestic Electronic Chart Display and Information (ECDIS).
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Top General terms power of Iran's armed forces as devastating
Tehran, IRNA – Commander of Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, Major General Gholamali Rashid, sating that the combined power of Iran's armed forces is devastating against the enemy, warned that any country that cooperates with the Zionist regime to threaten Iran's national security, will be targeted by Iran's armed forces.
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Iran's Armed Forces renew allegiance to Commander in Chief Ayatollah Khamenei
Tehran, IRNA – The commanders of country's armed and police forces in a joint statement appreciated the support by Commander in Chief and Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei while renewing their loyalty and allegiance to him.
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Armed forces hold military parades across Iran
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian armed forces held military parades across the country on the occasion of the beginning of the Sacred Defense Week that marks the start of the Iraqi imposed war in the 1980s. Photos by Ahmad Riahi Dehkordi/Sep. 22, 2022
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Iranian girls rank 2nd best in World Military Championship in Russia
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Armed Forces girls team participating in 2022 World Military Championship (CISM) ranked second in shooting field in Russia on Tuesday.
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Smallest aggression on Iran to receive harsh response: Iran president
Hamedan, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Thursday that everyone has to know that the smallest aggression against Iran will receive a crushing response.
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Armed forces spox: Iran ready to help regional countries produce recon drone
Tehran, IRNA – Iran has the upper hand in drone production in the region, making it possible for the country to meet its needs while cooperating with other regional countries on producing reconnaissance drones, a senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces said on Thursday.
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Chinese defense minister arrives in Tehran
Tehran, IRNA – China’s Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe arrived here on Wednesday morning to meet senior Iranian military officials.
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Iran’s Army ground force equipment become intelligent: Commander
Tehran, IRNA - Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioumars Heydari said on Thursday that the force’s equipment and artillery have become intelligent.
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Iran top commander: Armed forces always supporting defense capabilities
Tehran, IRNA – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that the armed forces have not neglected their duty of providing defense capabilities for the country even for a single moment.
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Supreme Leader: Good of region depends on cooperation among neighboring countries
Tehran, IRNA – Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran as a strong wall and a defense shield wall against threats from the inside and outside enemy and said that the good of the region will only be maintained via cooperation among the regional states.
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Iran’s former chief of staff passes away
Tehran, IRNA – Former Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Hassan Firouzabadi passed away on Friday due to disease at the age of 70.
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Army chief of staff: Iranian response will bring Zionists to sense
Tehran, April 25, IRNA - Iranian decisive response to Israeli occupying regime will bring the Zionists to senses, Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said on Sunday.