Iranian Army

IRGC launches large-scale military exercise

The "Great Prophet 19" drill, taking place in the western province of Kermanshah, features various special units and branches of the IRGC's Ground Force.

Iran boasts:

'Our new M60 tank has increased firepower'

Iran showcases an upgraded version of the M60 tank, claims it is equipped with night vision cameras for enhanced operational capability.

Iranian army presents:

Findings of initial probe into crash of Raisi helicopter

According to the initial investigation, the helicopter crashed after hitting a hill and then caught fire. The helicopter was not shot at.

Iran unveils new weaponry in latest show of force

Iran unveils what it says is a locally made anti-ballistic missile system and a low-altitude air defense system.

Iran:

Soldier opens fire on fellow soldiers, killing 5

The attack took place in Kerman, where 94 people were killed in an ISIS attack earlier this month.

Iran tests its 'electronic warfare' capabilities in new drills

The drills feature domestically manufactured radars, drones, fighter jets, micro aerial vehicles and other military equipment.

Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region

11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.

Iran’s Defense Minister vows:

'Iranian army will avenge the death of Soleimani'

Iran’s Defense Minister: The commanders and perpetrators of this cowardly assassination will be punished for their shameful act.

Iran warns spy plane near Iranian war games in the Gulf

Iran's military launches drone to warn off reconnaissance plane trying to approach Iranian war games on the Gulf coast.

Iranian commander:

'We await orders to intervene against protests'

Commander of Iranian army's ground forces refers to protesters as "flies", says army is ready to intervene if ordered to do so.

Iran unveils new version of surface-to-air missile system

Iran says its upgraded Bavar-373 surface-to-air missile system has a range of more than 300 km.

Iran to launch drills involving 150 UAVs

Iran's army aims to show off its "power" in large scale drone drills due to start on Wednesday.

Iran announces first naval drone-carrying division

Iran announces its first naval drone-carrying division in the Indian Ocean as Biden visits Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Iranian official threatens to raze Tel Aviv and Haifa

Commander of Iranian Army’s ground forces says Iran can raze Tel Aviv and Haifa if ordered to do so.

Iran airs footage of underground drone base

Iranian army provides details on an underground base for its military drones.

Report:

Netanyahu planned to revive Assad's standing on world stage

Netanyahu reportedly planned to help Assad reassert his place on the world stage in return for an Iranian withdrawal.

Iran tests anti-missile defenses for 'sensitive' sites

Iranian military claims it successfully tested anti-missile defenses during war games in central Iran.

Iran unveils new tactical radar and simulator

Iranian Air Defense unveils radar with enhanced combat capabilities, simulator to be used against ballistic missiles.

Iran's army begins exercises near border with Azerbaijan

Artillery, drones and helicopters take part in military drills, the which come amid tensions with Israel.

Iran test fires sophisticated short-range missile

Iran’s army test fires missile with a range of 300 kilometers, or 186 miles.

Iran to start military drills in Strait of Hormuz

Iran regularly holds military drills in the Strait of Hormuz, which it has threatened to close more than once.

Iran says new drone has become operational

Head of Iranian Army's Ground Force says new Farpad-type drone has been transferred to the military after successful testing.

Iranian Chief of Staff threatens to take 'offensive' tactics

Chief of Staff of Iranian Army says Iran may switch from defensive policy to “offensive” tactics if national interests come under threat.

Iran stages war games, vows to deal enemies a 'crushing blow'

Iran stages war games involving newly developed rapid redeployment units.

Iran arrests military man over attack in Ahvaz

Iranian authorities detain member of the military over the September attack on a military parade that killed 24 people.

Iranian official: We'll unveil new air defense system soon

Senior Iranian military official says the Bavar 373 air defense system will soon be operational.

Iranian army chief threatens Haifa and Tel Aviv

The head of the Iranian army says Tehran will raze the cities of Haifa and Tel Aviv if Israel makes “any mistake”.

Iran Unveils its Lethal New 'Suicide Drones'

Iran tests out a new weapon meant to bring death from the skies on land, air and sea targets, as part of massive 6-day drill.