Iran's Armed Forces

2025-09-26 22:31

By Staff Writer

'Well done, Iran' ceremony honors Armed Forces after war with Israel

TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, a crowd of Iranian citizens, predominantly women and children, gathered in Tehran's Haft-e-Tir Square for an event that saw hundreds of letters, artworks, and handicrafts, previously displayed in a gallery, presented to a representative of Iran's Armed Forces.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (R) addresses senior diplomats at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran in the capital Tehran on July 26, 2025.

2025-07-26 22:24

Pezeshkian: Iran should pursue defense and diplomacy in tandem

TEHRAN – President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that, in line with the recommendations of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran must actively and effectively pursue both the defense-security and diplomatic tracks in the aftermath of the Israeli attack.

2025-05-23 21:19

Any threat will be met with decisive force: Iran Armed Forces

TEHRAN – As Iran commemorated the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr, the Armed Forces General Staff issued a defiant statement, warning that any aggression against the Islamic Republic's values or nuclear facilities would be met with a resolute and forceful response.

General Baqeri (C) along with other military officails

2025-05-22 18:43

Top general says Iran will respond to any threats proportionately

TEHRAN -- Chairman of Iran’s Armed Forces warned on Thursday that the Islamic Republic will respond to any threats proportionately.

2025-04-13 21:26

Maximum preparedness of Armed Forces must be maintained: Leader

TEHRAN – A number of commanders from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Armed Forces met with their Commander-in-Chief Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday. The Leader of the Islamic Revolution holds meetings with military officials around the same time each year to mark the new Iranian calendar year.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks at a Red Crescent New Year's headquarters meeting, on March 24, 2025.

2025-03-24 15:29

No one can even think of attack on Iran, FM asserts

TEHRAN - Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted on Monday that he is quite sure that no country dares to attack Iran because the country is in “complete readiness”.

2025-03-07 22:01

Tehran says only 2 protocols of CCW may be ratified

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Ministry has addressed concerns regarding a proposed bill related to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), emphasizing that the legislation has been carefully drafted with the approval and oversight of the General Staff of the Armed Forces.

The official seal of the General Staff of the Islamic Republic of Iran Armed Forces

2024-12-28 22:36

Poised to counter any threat, Iranian armed forces assert in statement

TEHRAN – The General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces issued a statement on Saturday emphasizing the military’s readiness to safeguard the country from any threats or acts of aggression.

2024-09-22 22:51

Army reaffirms commitment to national defense on 44th anniversary of Iran-Iraq War

TEHRAN – On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of the Iran-Iraq War, the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reiterated its dedication to upholding the dignity, resilience, and territorial integrity of the nation.

2024-08-23 19:50

Iran’s armed forces chief congratulates new defense minister on confirmation

TEHRAN- The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces extended his congratulations to Brigadier General Nasir Zadeh following his confirmation by Iranian Parliament as the new Iran’s minister of defense.

2024-03-04 22:35

Iran president lauds armed forces as ‘pride of the nation’

TEHRAN- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi asserted the armed force's indispensable role at the core of the country on Monday.

2023-12-25 21:57

Iranian Army chief calls for enhanced defense capabilities

TEHRAN- Iranian Army Commander Abdolrahim Mousavi has urged the country's armed forces to remain at the highest levels of readiness and strength, highlighting the importance of defending Iran's ideals, territorial integrity, independence, honor, and integrity.