Iranian Navy

Crew members of tanker seized by Iran are safe

Empire Navigation company says crew of tanker seized by Iran's navy in the Persian Gulf this week is safe.

Iran’s navy boasts of new sophisticated cruise missiles

Iran claims it has added the domestically produced Talaeieh and Nasir cruise missiles to its arsenal.

Iran tries to seize tankers near Strait of Hormuz, shots fired

The Iranian naval vessels backed off after the US Navy responded, and both commercial ships continued their voyages.

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Docking of Iranian warships in Brazil: 'dangerous and regretful'

The Iranian IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena warships arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday morning, despite pressure from the United States.

Khamenei names new chief for Iranian navy

Iran’s Supreme Leader appoints Adm. Shahram Irani as the new navy chief under the country’s army.

Iranian navy vessel catches fire in Gulf of Oman

Fire breaks out in Iranian navy training vessel near the mouth of the Gulf, crew safely disembarks.

Watch: Iranian ships swarm US Navy vessels

In the latest incident in the Persian Gulf, Iranian fast ships harassed US vessels for close to 3 hours, raising new security fears.

Dozens of Iranian military personnel killed in accident in Gulf

Iranian frigate mistakenly fires on another Iranian vessel in the Gulf of Oman during naval exercises.

Mr. President, no deals with Iran, only regime change

Iranian navy to hold drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy announces annual three-day drill in strategic Strait of Hormuz amid continuing tensions following reimposition of US sanctions.

Iran launches domestically made destroyer

Iran's navy launches the Sahand destroyer which can sustain voyages lasting five months without resupply.

Iran acquires two new submarines

Iranian media reports local navy acquired two new mini submarines designed for operations in shallow waters.

U.S. army: Iran has stopped its provocations in the Gulf

U.S. military official Iranian navy has deliberately halted provocations of U.S. Navy ships in the Persian Gulf.

Iran claims to have test fired missile

Iran claims it test fired submarine-launched cruise missile at naval drill in the Gulf.

Iran begins naval drill near Strait of Hormuz

Iran's navy begins two-day drill amid tensions with the United States.

Iranian Navy plans to deploy in Atlantic Ocean

Iran's Navy Commander says Iranian presence in Atlantic in on the navy's agenda this year.

Iran announces naval deployment in Latin America

Iranian Army Commander says Tehran plans to send warships and destroyers to Latin America, to work with anti-US states.

Iran touts plans to expand its naval power

Day after Kerry warns Iran over ballistic missile breach, Iran rolls out new speedboats, announces plans for 80 knot per hour missile boat.

Khamenei gives medals to captors of American sailors

Iran’s Supreme Leader honors "courageous" Iranian commanders who briefly detained 10 American soldiers last month.

Iran says it spied on US aircraft carrier with drone

Iranian state TV claims surveillance drone flew over American vessel and photographed it, with light submarine also taking part.

Iran claims it will send warships to the Atlantic Ocean

Iranian Navy commander claims the country will send a fleet of warships to the Atlantic Ocean to show its "prowess".

Iranian, Russian Warships Hold Joint 'War Games'

Iranian destroyer and missile ships join visiting Russian warships for drills in Iranian waters, highlighting key military partnership.

Report: Iran Releases Seized Cargo Ship

Iranian state media cites 'informed source' as saying MV Maersk Tigris released by port authorities; unclear if hefty fine was paid.

Iran Blows Up Mock US Aircraft Carrier in Exercises

Iranian forces conducting military exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, blew up a mock US aircraft carrier.

Iran Launches Major Naval Drill - Eyeing Yemen?

Iran holds massive military drill including farthest reaching naval exercises, in likely gesture for allied Houthis conquering Yemen.

Iran Threatens to Destroy U.S. Navy

Iranian Navy can sink an American aircraft carrier “in less than a minute,” claims its commander.

Pentagon Not Concerned by Iran's Threats

The Pentagon has no information that Iranian are approaching the Atlantic, says Pentagon spokesman.

Washington Plays Down Iranian Navy's Threats

U.S. defense official casts doubt on Iranian claims that ships were approaching American maritime borders.

Iran's 'Charm Offensive'?

Iran Sending Warships to US Maritime Borders

Move marks yet another escalation in Iran-US tensions, even as Rouhani 'charm offensive' continues.