Navy
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Iran Navy prioritizes economic security in the seas
Tehran, IRNA – Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that provision of Iran’s economic security in the seas is the most important mission of the naval forces.
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Pakistan Naval Chief stresses importance of stronger ties with Iran
Islamabad, IRNA -- Chief of Pakistan Navy expressing satisfaction with his recent visit to Iran has stressed the importance of deepening bilateral relations with the Islamic Republic and cooperation between navies of the two countries.
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Iran’s Army navy fleet return home from int'l mission
Bandar Abbas, IRNA - The Iranian Army Navy's intelligence and operational fleet 76 docked on Thursday at Bandar Abbas port after an 87-day mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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Pakistani Navy stresses need to strengthen joint cooperation with Iran
Islamabad, IRNA -- Pakistan Navy says the official visit of Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi to Iran is a big step towards further strengthening joint cooperation with the Navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Navy commander: Iran, Pakistan can ensure regional security
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Saturday that Iran and Pakistan could serve together as powerful arm for ensuring regional security.
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Iranian Navy comdr welcomes Pakistani counterpart
Tehran, IRNA – Admiral Mohammad Amjad Khan Niazi arrived in Tehran on Saturday and was officially welcomed by his Iranian counterpart Shahram Irani.
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Cmdr: Authority main message of presence of Iranian Navy in Russian parades
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Tuesday that demonstrating authority, capability, and self-reliance was the main message of the Iranian navy's presence in the Gulf of Finland and the Russian Navy parades.
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Iran showcasing naval might from Persian Gulf to Gulf of Finland
Moscow, IRNA - Two Iranian warships of Sahand and Makran have succeeded in sailing 14,000 miles to reach St. Petersburg in Russia, bewildering Western powers of whereabouts would be their destination from day one the ships started the long journey.
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Iranian Navy vessels to attend Russia's Navy Day parades
Moscow, IRNA – Vessels of the Iranian Navy are scheduled to participate in parades of Russia's Navy Day in Saint Petersburg on July 25.
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Comdr: Regional maritime security center to be launched in Chabahar
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said the international maritime security coordination center will be launched in the presence of 36 countries in Chabahar Port aiming to maintain maritime security in the region.
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Iran, France navy commanders meet, confer on bilateral issues
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and his French counterpart Admiral Pierre Vandier met and discussed issues of mutual interest on Wednesday.
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Iran Army, model for self-sufficiency in all areas
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi on Sunday highlighted Army's "effective interaction" across the country and said it is a model for self-sufficiency in all areas.
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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.
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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.
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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.