Iranian Forces Stage Final Phase of Air Defense Drills

The Iranian air defense units on Friday staged the final phase of a large-scale military exercise in the northern parts of the country. The final phase of the joint air defense exercise, codenamed ‘Guardians of Velayat Sky-98’, began in an area of 416,000 square kilometers mostly in the province of ...

Mousavi Condemns EU’s Interference in Iran’s Internal Affairs

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi slammed the European Union’s meddling in the internal affairs of Iran. Europe should be accountable to the Iranian nation for not honoring its commitments under JCPOA rather than making interfering remarks and supporting hooligans, he said on Thursday. The remarks came as Maja Kocijancic, EU’s ...

Commander Warns against Violation of Iran’s Airspace

Commander of the Iranian Army’s Air Defense warned the enemies about the humiliation they would have to suffer in case of violating the country’s airspace. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a massive air defense drill on Thursday, Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard advised the enemies not to test ...

Iran Condemns Reversal of US Policy on Israeli Settlements

Iran’s Foreign Ministry lambasted as a “clear violation of international law” the US secretary of state’s declaration that Israeli settlements on the occupied Palestinian territories were no longer considered illegal. In a statement on Thursday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi roundly condemned the announcement by US Secretary of State Mike ...

Armed Forces to Stage Joint Air Defense Drill in Central Iran

Iran’s Air Defense units are going to stage a large-scale military exercise in the northern parts of the country. The joint air defense exercise, codenamed ‘Guardians of Velayat Sky-98’, will be held over an area of 416,000 square kilometers mostly in the province of Semnan. The war game is aimed ...

Armed forces to stage joint air defense drill in central Iran

IRGC: Ringleaders of Recent Riots Arrested

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) spokesperson said the ringleaders of the recent riots in Iran have been arrested in four provinces of the country. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday evening, General Ramezan Sharif said the ringleaders of unrest in four provinces of Iran have been arrested. He said the ...

Rouhani Lauds People’s Vigilance in Foiling Enemies’ Plots

President Hassan Rouhani lauded the Iranian nation’s unity in thwarting enemies’ most recent plot, which was aimed at undermining the country’s security under the disguise of fuel price hike protests. “Today, I want to thank the great Iranian nation for its vigilance and bow before them because of their patience ...