‘Guardians of the Persian Gulf:’ IRGC Navy chief vows crushing response to threats

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, issued a stark warning to adversaries on Saturday, pledging a “decisive and crushing answer” to any threats against Iran’s territorial integrity.

IRGC Navy unveils advanced warship and high-speed fleet in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy unveiled a domestically designed warship and a fleet of high-speed missile craft during a ceremony in Bandar Abbas, blending Iran’s historical defiance against foreign intervention with cutting-edge naval capabilities.

AI-powered cruise missiles with extended range set for reveal, says IRGC navy chief

TEHRAN – Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy commander announced on Sunday that the country is preparing to unveil domestically developed supersonic cruise missiles, integrating artificial intelligence for enhanced targeting capabilities.

Iran inaugurates Shahid Bagheri, its first drone-carrier warship

TEHRAN – In a landmark ceremony attended by senior military officials on Thursday in Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas, the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy welcomed its first domestically developed drone carrier, the IRIS Shahid Bagheri, into its fleet.

‘Americans call them red wasps:’ Iran reveals underground base housing fast attack craft

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has unveiled a new strategic underground base along the southern coast of Iran, near the Persian Gulf, housing myriads of fast attack craft.

Iranian Army to expand AI use in drones and defense

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the Coordinating Deputy of the Iranian Army, underscored the increasing importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in military applications during the First National Conference on Command and Control in Cognitive Warfare on Monday.

IRGC: 'We will blind the wrong eye of any aggressor'

TEHRAN - On Thursday, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy reaffirmed Iran's unwavering stance on defending its sovereignty, warning that any aggressor attempting to infringe upon it will have "their leg broken and their wrong eye blinded."

IRGC’s indigenous Shahid Mahdavi warship ventures into Southern Hemisphere

TEHRAN – The Shahid Mahdavi, an Iranian warship equipped with both long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, has achieved a significant maritime milestone by crossing the Equator during its latest mission, officially entering the southern hemisphere.

IRGC launches short-range missile from high-speed vessels

TEHRAN- The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has conducted a test launch of a short-range missile from high-speed vessels.

Iran president warns against bullying, pledges strong response

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has issued a warning against bullying tactics on the international stage, stating that Iran would respond firmly to any such aggression.

Marine Basij a shadow navy: commander

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, called the naval Basij a “shadow navy,” where people, with their own vessels, can enter the battle.

IRGC seizes two vessels with 4.5 million liters of smuggled fuel 

TEHRAN - Two vessels carrying more than 4.5 million liters of smuggled fuel were seized on Wednesday by the IRGC Navy in the Persian Gulf.

Countries in the region should ensure security of strait of Hormuz: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN- Emphasizing that security of the strategic strait of Hormuz should be ensured by the countries of the region, IRGC Navy chief Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri stated that outsiders in the region create division between Muslim nations.

IRGC Navy chief highlights Iran’s regional air defense superiority

TEHRAN- At a conference of navy commanders to recognize Air Defense Day, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, stressed on Friday Iran’s strong air defense capabilities in the region.

IRGC navy to receive new submarines

TEHRAN - Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps will soon be equipped with a new generation of Ghadir and Fateh submarines, according to Tasnim news agency. 

Iran renews IRGC navy apparatus with strategic equipment

TEHRAN – The IRGC Navy was delivered on Saturday a series of new homegrown military equipment, including missiles, drones and electronic warfare systems.

IRGC Navy holds extensive drills simulating defense of Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy kicked off large-scale war games in on several Persian Gulf islands with the purpose of increasing readiness to defend them. 

IRGC navy disputes U.S. claims on ‘harassment’ of merchant ship

TEHRAN- Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy on Monday refuted Western reports that a commercial ship was “harassed” by its boats in the Strait of Hormuz as the elite force responded to a distress signal and went to its rescue.

Ali Akbar Ahmadian, veteran IRGC commander, replaces Shamkhani

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Ahamadian, an IRGC commander, was appointed on Monday by the Iranian president as the new secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council.

Iran recaptures oil tanker in joint operation by IRGC Navy, Intelligence Ministry

TEHRAN- An Iranian oil ship that was illegally stolen by a foreign firm five years ago has been retaken by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy and Iran’s Intelligence Ministry in a joint operation.

95 missile-launching boats join Navy fleet

Advanced warship delivered to IRGC Navy

TEHRAN – An ocean-going warship, named Shahid Mahdavi, were added to the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy fleet in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Thursday morning.

IRGC Navy conducts military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- With the launch of several missiles, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted on Tuesday a military drill in the Persian Gulf.

Iran seizes 420 kg of drugs

TEHRAN- Iran's IRGC Navy Force seized on Sunday a cargo of 420 kg of drugs off the coast of Chabahar.

IRGC detains tanker smuggling 11 million liters of fuel

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy detained a foreign tanker smuggling 11 million liters of fuel in the Persian Gulf, Mehr reported on Monday. 

IRGC Navy to get two new vessels

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy will be delivered two new warships capable of carrying helicopters, a senior commander announced late on Saturday.

Cooperation with Israel will put security at stake, IRGC Navy chief warns

TEHRAN- Any collaboration with the Israeli regime, according to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, endangers and disturbs stability in the Persian Gulf region.

IRGC Navy boats armed with stealth technology

TEHRAN — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced on Monday that Iran has equipped the hulls of its boats with stealth technology and is trying to use domestically made hulls.

Oman navy chief hails Iran’s indigenous defense technology

TEHRAN — The Commander of the Royal Navy of Oman (CRNO) Rear Admiral Saif Bin Nasser Bin Mohsin Al Rahbi has praised Iran’s technological progress in defense industry, especially in maritime field.

IRGC Navy chief: Iran does not kid about its security

TEHRAN — In an interview with Fars news agency published on April 24, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said that the presence of supra-regional forces in West Asia is intended to sow discord among nations, create insecurity, loot people’s wealth, and pursuing colonial ambitions.