Sunday, May 8, 2016

Araqchi: US Forced to Make Concessions under N. Deal Due to Iran's Military Power



TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's deputy foreign minister said the July nuclear deal should not be seen as an endpoint to the US hostility towards Tehran, adding that the concessions made by Washington and its allies in the nuclear talks came as a result of Iran's defensive power.

Saturday, May 7, 2016

Iran Readying to Use Home-Made Version of US Phalanx Defense System


TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian Navy commander announced on Saturday that the country has developed the home-made version of the US close-in weapon system for defense against anti-ship missiles, called Phalanx, adding that it will be delivered to the Naval forces soon.

Commander: Navy to Conduct Military Drills Anywhere, Anytime Deemed Necessary



TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Navy commander underlined the Iranian naval forces' preparedness to conduct Naval drills in different locations and time spans in proportion with its combat preparedness needs.

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

IRGC Commander: Iran to Prevent Passage of Threatening Vessels through Hormuz Strait


TEHRAN (FNA)- Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Hossein Salami warned the US to learn from its past mistakes, and underlined that the country's Armed Forces will confront any alien vessel that it deems as a threat to regional security to pass through the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

Arab World Activists Praise IRGC Quds Force Commander


TEHRAN (FNA)- Activists in different parts of the Arab world hailed Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani for his efforts, braveness and sacrifices in the fight against terrorism in the region.

Commander: Iranian Navy Always Ready to Confront US


TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari warned on Tuesday that his forces are always prepared to give a crushing response to the slightest aggression by the US army.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Leader Underlines Iran's Continued Wargames, Cautions US to Leave Persian Gulf


TEHRAN (FNA)- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei on Monday blasted the US military presence in the Persian Gulf region and interference in Iran's internal affairs, and said Tehran will powerfully continue its military drills in the region irrespective of Washington opposition.