Navy

No aggressor capable of standing against Islamic Republic: Cmdr

Bushehr, IRNA – The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) possess a high level of strength, and no aggressive country is capable of fighting the Islamic Republic, a military official has announced.
1 months ago
Iranian Navy 98 Flotilla returns from Red Sea mission

Bandar Abbas, IRNA – After successfully concluding its missions in the Red Sea, Iranian Navy 98 Flotilla has returned to Iran.
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Iran hosts Palestinians on anniv. of US downing airliner over Persian Gulf

Tehran, IRNA – A ceremony is slated with the participation of the Palestinians in the Iranian capital of Tehran on July 2 to mark the 35th anniversary of the US downing of Iran’s civilian aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz.
4 months ago
Op. True Promise changes regional power balance: Navy chief

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says "Operation True Promise" against the Zionist regime changed the regional power balance.
6 months ago
New IRGC warships participate in Iran-China-Russia naval drill

Tehran, IRNA – The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean.
7 months ago
US not seeking naval conflict with Iran: Pentagon

New York, IRNA - The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) says it is not looking for a naval conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran amid military adventurism by American and British forces in the water off Iran under the pretext of providing security to the international maritime trade.
8 months ago
Iran Navy to expand presence to Antarctica

Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the navy forces have established three command centers in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Ocean.
9 months ago
Navies of Iran, Pakistan hold joint military exercise

Tehran, IRNA - The joint naval exercise of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan by deploying missile launchers and warships of the two countries' navies was held in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.
9 months ago
Pakistan's peace, friendship flotilla docks in Bandar Abbas

Bandar Abbas, IRNA - A Pakistani convoy of warships representing peace and friendship has docked at the First Naval Region of the Iranian Army in the country's southern waters.
9 months ago
Navy commander: Iran, Russia, China to hold joint naval exercise

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced the holding of a joint naval exercise between Iran, Russia and China.
11 months ago
Pakistan’s Navy cmdr. calls for expansion of military, defense ties with Iran

Islamabad, IRNA – Chief of Pakistan’s Naval Staff Naveed Ashraf has said that ties with Iran is important for his country and called for expansion of cooperation between the two neighbors in defense and military fields.
11 months ago
Iran’s IRGC naval wargame kicks off in Persian Gulf

Tehran, IRNA – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Wednesday started a naval wargame in Iran’s Abu Musa isand focusing on strong defense for Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.
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Venezuelan, South African navy commanders call for expansion of ties with Iran

Tehran, IRNA – The Commanding General of Bolivarian Navy of Venezuela Jesus Sanchez and the Chief of the South African Navy commander Vice Admiral Monde Lobese have called for expansion of bilateral ties with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Dena destroyer raised Iran’s flag of power in world: Navy commander

Mashhad, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the home-grown Dena destroyer has raised the flag of the Islamic Republic’s military might in the world in its round-the-globe voyage.
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Iran plans to form regional naval alliance: Commander

Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has announced that Iran and a number of regional countries, including Saudi Arabia, plan to form a new naval alliance to ensure the security of the region.
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FM Spox rejects UK Navy’s anti-Iran claims

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani categorically dismissed the British Navy's claim that a ship carrying Iranian weapons was seized in the Sea of Oman.
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Pakistan navy flotilla dock in S Iran

Bandar Abbas, IRNA - A Pakistan Navy Flotilla docked at Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Wednesday.
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Zolfaqar 1401 drills:

Iranian Navy drones successfully destroy simulated targets

Tehran, IRNA – As Zolfaqar 1401 drills continues in southern Iran, different drones – namely Arash, Bavar, and Ababil 5 – took off from the board of Sahand destroyer and successfully shot the simulated targets at the coast.
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Iran not to let any ship exit Persian Gulf if Hormuz closure occurs

Tehran, IRNA – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri warned on Tuesday against the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, saying if it occurs, Islamic Republic will not let any ships leave the Persian Gulf.
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US begged for release of vessels seized in Red Sea: Cmdr.

Tehran, IRNA – The American officials begged Iran to release their vessels, which were confiscated in the Red Sea, and they have never dared to enter the region, an Iranian navy commander revealed.
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Iran navy defending national interests around globe: Cmdr.

Tehran, IRNA - Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, has underscored that Iran's Army Navy is defending the national interests of the Islamic country not only in territorial waters but also throughout the world.
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Supreme Leader urges turning use of huge sea capacities into common culture in Iran

Tehran, IRNA - Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei stressed that leveraging the opportunity of the sea and its huge capacities should become a general culture in the country.
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Iran’s navy comdr tours IRNA

Tehran, IRNA - Chief Commander of the Iranian Army’s Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani visited the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) headquarters in Tehran on Wednesday.
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Civil, military vessels to parade in Persian Gulf

Tehran, IRNA – The IRGC spokesman said that 1,444 civil, military vessels will parade on Thursday in the Persian Gulf to commemorate the Holy Defense week.
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Enemies threat navigation by small espionage units: Iranian commander

Bandar Abbas, IRNA - Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Monday that the enemies threaten navigation by deploying small espionage units in their latest attempt to compensate for the reduction in their forces in the Middle East.
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Iran Navy equipment utilizes latest scientific achievements: Cmdr

Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that Iranian scholars have used the latest scientific achievements in naval equipment.
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Iranian naval fleet clashes with pirates in Red Sea

Tehran, IRNA – The 83rd fleet of the Iranian Navy has reportedly had clashes with pirates in the Red Sea.
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Top general lauds IRGC Navy development

Tehran, IRNA - Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that the IRGC Navy, which has a brilliant background in fighting US aggressors in the Persian Gulf had made significant development in enhancing the power in the fields of fleet, missile, and drone.
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Zionist regime presence in region brings nothing but insecurity: IRGC Cmdr

Tehran, IRNA – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Friday that the security of the Persian Gulf needs no foreign powers and the Zionist regime's presence in the region brings nothing but insecurity.
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Oman navy commander meets Iran’s chief of staff

Tehran, IRNA - Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Al Rahbi met with Iran’s Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri here in Tehran.
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