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2025-05-17 21:59
Iran honors 2nd anniversary of 86th Naval Fleet’s global mission
TEHRAN – Iran commemorated the second anniversary of the return of the 86th Naval Fleet of the Iranian Navy (part of Artesh) from a historic circumnavigation mission during a ceremony attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military leaders, and government officials.
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2025-02-28 21:50
Iranian navy's 100th flotilla docks at Mumbai port with 'friendship message'
The 100th flotilla of warships from the Iranian Navy has docked at Mumbai Port on India's west coast, as Iran extends its naval activities in international waters.
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2025-02-21 21:06
Iran to hold massive maritime drill encompassing Oman Sea, Indian Ocean
TEHRAN – Iran will commence the large-scale Zolfaqar 1403 Joint Military Exercise on Saturday, spanning the Makran coasts, the Sea of Oman, and the northern Indian Ocean up to the 10-degree latitude.
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2025-02-08 22:09
Iran Navy chief visits Karachi as forces join Pakistan-led naval exercise
TEHRAN – Iran is making good on its promise to enhance strategic partnership with Pakistan, as the Iranian Navy joins the AMAN-25 naval exercise, which commenced in Karachi on Friday.
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2025-01-26 21:50
Iranian Navy task force deployed to the Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden
TEHRAN – The 100th combat and operational task force of Iran's Navy has set sail for distant waters with a mission that extends beyond combat and intelligence operations to include training duties.
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2025-01-21 22:46
Iran set to join Pakistan's AMAN-25 naval drills
TEHRAN – Iran's Armed Forces Chief of Staff, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, has confirmed the nation's participation in the upcoming AMAN-25 naval exercises, scheduled for February 7-11 in Karachi.
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2025-01-15 22:48
Zagros: Iran's pioneering signal intelligence destroyer joins naval ranks
TEHRAN – In a ceremony on Wednesday, Iran's first signal intelligence destroyer, "Zagros," was officially welcomed into the Southern Fleet of the Navy in the Gulf of Oman.
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2025-01-14 22:14
Iranian Navy to receive new destroyer, unveil strategic base in Oman Gulf
TEHRAN – Iran's Navy is witnessing a significant boost in its maritime capabilities with the upcoming unveiling of the Zagros destroyer and the inauguration of a new military base in Jask.
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2024-12-21 22:24
Pakistan's Peace and Friendship Fleet docks in Iran's Bandar Abbas for 2nd time this year
TEHRAN – The Pakistan Navy's Peace and Friendship Squadron docked at Iran's Imam Khomeini Naval Base in Bandar Abbas on Saturday, marking a significant step in enhancing educational and military cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
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2024-12-01 21:51
Maritime diplomacy crucial to Iran, declares Navy Chief
TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani underscored the significance of maritime diplomacy as a fundamental strategy and obligation for naval forces worldwide.
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2024-11-26 22:29
Foreign forces must leave regional waters: Iran navy chief
TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has reaffirmed the Navy's commitment to intensifying efforts to remove foreign military forces from the region.
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2024-11-25 22:30
Iran Navy showcases power beyond borders, Army chief lauds achievements
TEHRAN – In a statement highlighting the strategic importance of Iran’s naval forces, Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army, praised the Navy for demonstrating the nation's capability, independence, and authority on the global stage.
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2024-11-10 19:59
IOMOU endorses Iran's remote ship inspection initiative to boost regional port state control
TEHRAN – The Indian Ocean Memorandum of Understanding (IOMOU) on Port State Control has endorsed Iran's initiative to conduct ship inspections remotely, according to a senior official from Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
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2024-11-01 22:11
Iran Navy to receive new combat destroyer 'Zagros'
TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, commander of the Iranian Navy, has announced the upcoming launch of a new combat reconnaissance destroyer, underscoring Iran's determination to bolster its naval strength.
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2024-10-22 19:45
Saudi Arabia requests joint naval exercise with Iran to improve regional security
TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Army Navy has announced that Saudi Arabia has expressed interest in a joint naval exercise, a move aimed at strengthening regional cooperation.
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2024-10-19 21:13
By Hossein Mahditabar
Iran's role in regional cooperation
TEHRAN – Iran is hosting the IONS Combined Naval Exercise in the Pacific Ocean, with participation from several nations.
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2024-10-18 18:59
Iran to host joint naval drill with IONS members
TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy is set to host a joint naval exercise, "IMEX 2024," with several members and observers of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in the coming days.
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2024-10-07 22:28
Iran Navy set to unveil ‘Taftan’ destroyer soon
TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy Army chief for coordination, announced on Mondy that the highly anticipated "Taftan" destroyer will soon be unveiled.
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2024-09-15 20:11
Iranian Navy's 98th fleet returns from Red Sea mission
TEHRAN – The Iranian Army's Navy's 98th Fleet has returned to its home base in Bandar Abbas after successfully completing its mission in the Red Sea.
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2024-09-10 20:18
‘Tehran capable of crushing any threat in Persian Gulf’: commander
TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Army Navy commander has declared that Tehran is unafraid to confront any regional or external powers in the Persian Gulf.
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2024-08-16 20:01
Rescue of Sahand frigate a major achievement for Iran’s navy: commander
TEHRAN- The commander of the Iranian navy, has praised the recent successful operation to rescue the Sahand frigate, which capsized in Bandar Abbas during maintenance work.
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2024-08-16 19:57
Iranian, South African navy commanders explore pathways to naval cooperation
TEHRAN – Commander of the South African Navy Admiral Monde Lobese has concluded a significant visit to Iran, aimed at strengthening military ties and exploring potential areas of collaboration between the two countries' naval forces.
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2024-07-20 22:24
Iranian Navy destroyer rescued after sinking
TEHRAN- The Sahand destroyer of the Iranian Navy has regained its balance and resurfaced, 13 days after an incident in Bandar Abbas caused it to capsize and sink.
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2024-07-10 21:18
Iranian Army chief celebrates naval self-sufficiency milestone
TEHRAN – Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander of the Iranian Army, has praised the country's young experts for significant military advancements, declaring the Navy's self-sufficiency in global navigation.
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2024-07-07 22:43
Iranian military ship faces unexpected incident
THERAN - The Iranian Navy's Public Relations Department has announced in an urgent report that the Sahand frigate, which had been dispatched for repairs to one of the shipyards in Bandar Abbas, has been involved in a maritime accident.
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2024-06-01 22:04
IRGC Navy official: Iran's strength lies beyond weaponry
TEHRAN – The Deputy for Knowledge and Research of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has emphasized that the true power of Iran extends beyond its military capabilities, highlighting the resilience in the nation’s spirit.
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2024-05-15 22:47
Iranian Navy aims enhanced ocean navigation capabilities
TEHRAN – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says Iran has made remarkable advancements in propelling scientific knowledge forward, paving the way for enhanced ocean navigation capabilities.
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2024-03-11 22:27
Iran, China, and Russia to start joint naval drill on Tuesday
TEHRAN- Iran, China, and Russia are set to conduct a joint naval exercise in the northern Indian Ocean, commencing on Tuesday.
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2024-03-10 22:24
Iran’s naval prowess paves the way for global dominance: MP
TEHRAN - In a recent announcement, the head of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Parliament underscored the profound global ramifications of achieving maritime dominance for the country.
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2024-02-20 22:52
Iran to hold joint naval exercise in northern Indian Ocean
TEHRAN – Iran is set to hold a naval exercise with certain countries in the northern Indian Ocean by the end of the Iranian calendar year, which ends on March 19.