Navy

Dena destroyer, Shahin minesweeper join Iran navy units

Home-made Dena destroyer and Shahin minesweeper joined Iranian navy units upon the online command of Iran's President Hassan Rouhani in the presence of Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami and Iranian navy commander.
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Iran naval presence in Western Hemisphere a turning point: Cmdr.

Bandar Abbas, June 14, IRNA - Commander-in-Chief of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi described the presence of Iranian naval vessels in the Western Hemisphere as a turning point for the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.
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Iran among top 5 submarine producers: Cmdr

Abadan, May 25, IRNA – Iran’s Navy Marine Rangers Commander Rear Admiral Morteza Darkhoran said on Tuesday that the country is among the top five nations in building submarines thanks to the knowledge and expertise of domestic forces.
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Iranian Navy’s presence disrupts enemy’s equations: Cmdr

Tehran, Feb 25, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Thursday that deployment of flotillas of Iranian Navy to international waters has disrupted the equations of the enemy and have foiled their plans to make the sea insecure for trade ships.
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Iran Navy 71st fleet ends expedition at high seas

Tehran, Feb 21, IRNA - Iranian Navy 71st fleet ending expedition at high seas docked at the southern port of Bandar Abbas.
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Iran, Russia set to begin joint Navy drills at Indian Ocean on Tuesday

Tehran, Feb 15, IRNA – Iran and Russia are due to begin joint Navy exercises at North Indian Ocean on Tuesday, Iranian Army spokesman said on Monday.
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Iranian Navy forces stage military drills

Tehran, Jan 13, IRNA – Iranian Army Navy forces started military drill called 'Marine Power 99' in Makran coasts and northern Indian Ocean on Wednesday.
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Iran's response to any aggression harsh, severe: Cmdr

Bandar Abbas, Jan 11, IRNA – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps Navy (IRGCN) said the IRGCN is quite prepared for defending the borders, flag and the integrity of Islamic Republic of Iran, warning that if any country intended to violate Iran's borders, or pose any threat to the Islamic motherland, they will face a severe response, like they did on Jan 11, 2015.
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Iran’s naval power is anchor of stability in region: Statement

Tehran, Nov 27, IRNA – Iran’s naval deterrence and defensive power, as a point of trust and confidence in the Iranian nation, is the anchor of stability and lasting security in the strategic region of the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman, said a statement of Iranian Ministry of Defense on Friday.
6 months ago
Iran naval weapons capable of competing with foreign types

Tehran, Oct 19, IRNA - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iran has increased its marine capabilities which can today compete with their foreign types.
8 months ago
Iran among top 5 speedboat makers, military official says

Tehran, Sept 4, IRNA – Head of Iranian Navy Industries Rear-Admiral Amir Rastegari said on Thursday that Iran is among the top five makers of speedboats in the world.
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Iran test-fires new cruise navy missiles in Indian Ocean drills

Tehran, June 18, IRNA – Iranian Navy forces successfully test-fired new cruise missiles in military drills staged at north Indian Ocean and Oman Sea early on Thursday.
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Pakistan Navy Chief condoles over martyrdom of Iranian Navy forces

Islamabad, May 17, IRNA -- Pakistan Naval Commander Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi has extended condolences to his Iranian counterpart over the martyrdom of Iranian Navy forces in ship tragedy.
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19 Navy personnel killed, 15 others injured in accident to Navy frigate (UPDATED)

Tehran, May 11, IRNA – Some 19 Navy personnel have been martyred with some 15 others injured in an accident happened to an Iranian vessel in the course of drills in southern Iran, the Navy said in a statement on Monday.
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12 injured personnel of an Iranian Navy frigate hospitalized following incident

Chabahar, May 11, IRNA – Some 12 personnel of an Iranian Navy frigate which had an accident in southern Iranian waters on Sunday were hospitalized, according to head of Iranshahr University of Medical Sciences and Health Services.
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Iran Navy industries heart of country’s marine military: Cmdr

Tehran, May 6, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday that the Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization is actually the heart of the country's marine military industry and has an important role in the strategic goals of the country.
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Pakistan Navy successfully test fires anti-ship missiles

Islamabad, April 25, IRNA -- Pakistan Navy has successfully test fired anti-ship missiles in the north of Arabian Sea on Saturday.
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Pakistan, China hold 6th joint Navy exercises

Islamabad, Jan 6, IRNA -- The sixth joint exercises of Pakistan and Chinese naval forces began on Monday.
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Iran navy commander observes Pakistan navy operational capabilities in Karachi

Islamabad, Dec 10, IRNA -- Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi visited Pakistani Navy installations and bases in Karachi on Tuesday to observe their operational capabilities.
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No country in world can challenge strong Iranian security: Navy commander

Islamabad, Dec 10, IRNA -- Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that Iran’s powerful defense system is indigenously developed and no country in the world can undermine strong Iranian security.
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Iran naval chief visits Pakistan, discusses naval collaboration

Islamabad, Dec 9, IRNA -- Commander Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, Rear Admiral Dr Hossein Khanzadi on Monday met his Pakistani counterpart Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and discussed naval collaboration between the two states, a military statement said.
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Alborz destroyer, two vessels join Iran Navy fleet

Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi attends a ceremony of launching Alborz destroyer, Ghadir-class submarine and two vessels to join Navy fleet in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran, December 3, 2019. IRNA/Nader Nasseri
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Iran safeguards 5,000 ships, tankers in high seas

Mashad, Nov 29, IRNA - Deputy commander of Iran's Army for coordination said that the country's navy has provided security for 5,000 of its trade ships and oil tankers in the Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea to save its economy.
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Iran to unveil new destroyer this February: Navy Cmdr

Tehran, Nov 29, IRNA - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said Iran will unveil the Dena destroyer in February and stressed that with the construction of racket launcher warships and the construction of Moj-class destroyers such as Jamaran, Damavand and Sahand destroyer Iran has entered the field of naval combat.
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Senior Army official says Iran producer of strategic, military weapons

Tabriz, Nov 29, IRNA - Deputy Chief of Operations of Iran's Army noted that Iran is one of the manufacturers of strategic and military weapons in the world which has made enemies not dare to threaten sea, land خق air borders.
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Iran's Navy deterrent power harbors Persian Gulf stability: Senior commander

Tehran, Nov 28, IRNA – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Bagheri said on Thursday that the deterrent power of the Iranian Navy brings stability and security to the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman.
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Commander: Iran Navy dispatches 64th flotilla of warships to Gulf of Aden

Tehran, Nov 20, IRNA - Iran's Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday that the Navy has dispatched 64th fleet of warships to the Gulf of Aden to safeguard the country's interests at the high seas.
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Defense Minister highlights importance of strong Navy

Tehran, Oct 22, IRNA – Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that the defense ministry has put on agenda bolstering the Navy in parallel with the air and ground forces and the electronic defense.
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Iran Navy cmdr In Moscow to attend Caspian Sea gathering

Moscow, Oct 8, IRNA – Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi arrived in Moscow on Tuesday to participate in the 4th meeting of the Caspian Sea navy commanders.
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