Iran military

Shooting in Iranian city of Zahedan sparks mass security response, city shutdown - report

Several ambulances were dispatched to the area, and checkpoints were established on nearby streets, according to the Iran International report. 

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN
In recent days, the Basij and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, together with the police, have set up checkpoints across the streets of Tehran and other cities, some of which have been targeted in Israeli attacks. This photo dates back to previous months.
Mourners attend the funeral of Haider al-Moussawi, head of the security unit in the Shi'ite armed group Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, and senior Hezbollah figure Abu Ali Khalil, who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on Tehran, amid the Iran-Israel conflict, in Baghdad, Iraq, June 22, 2025.

Iraqi militias raise new conditions for disarmament, Iraq takes 'wait-and-see' approach - analysis

If the groups refuse to disarm, Iraq will take a wait-and-see approach, with many saying that they already gave up weapons to the PMF, while also being part of these forces.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
FILE PHOTO: People walk on the beach, with vessels in the Strait of Hormuz visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, May 22, 2026.

Iranians protesting unfair employment, economy brutalized by security forces, rights group says

The Human Rights Activists’ News Agency reported that young protesters began demonstrating over allegations of unethical hiring practices at the Lishtar refinery project.

|ByDANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the start of a ministerial meeting on political violence, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026.

US State Dept. sanctions Iranian military activities, fuel export in Operation Economic Outcast

Sanctions targeted Iranian individuals and companies that facilitated the trade of petroleum and petrochemical products with Iran or supported military action against US forces.

|ByESTHER DAVIS

Iran holding war games as it faces Israel tensions, Trump's return

The Iranian military conducted air defense exercises as Trump's presidency nears.

JANUARY 11, 2025ByREUTERS
Commander-in-chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Major General Hossein Salami and commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, visit an underground of the new "missile city" at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on January 11, 2025.

More missiles and longer range: Iranian naval official claims Sabalan Destroyer improves capability

The Iranian official claimed the destroyer now has a range of over 1,000 kilometers.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

Iran to direct majority of oil, gas revenue to IRGC, report reveals

42.5% of the remaining funds will support the government’s operational expenses, and 6.5% will be allocated for "special projects," the report indicated.

OCTOBER 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attend an IRGC ground forces military drill in the Aras area, East Azerbaijan province, Iran, October 17, 2022.

Official tied to brutal protest crackdowns in 2022 appointed new governor of Tehran

Motamedian, who worked for Iran’s Intelligence Ministry, was accused of overseeing mass arrests and authorizing the use of lethal force during the Iran protests in 2022.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a press conference in Tehran, Iran, September 16, 2024.

Why US terror designation for Iraqi-based terror group matters - analysis

Harakat Ansar Allah al-Awfiya is one of many Iranian-backed groups in Iraq that threaten the region.

JUNE 18, 2024BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A weapon is fired towards what Islamic Resistance said was at an Israeli military site near the Israel-Lebanon border on October 19, 2023

Threats from Iran are tame, but not empty - opinion

In the current strategic environment, Tehran prefers to remain within the circle of proxy war, while Israel may not wish to gamble on opening a new conflict.

JANUARY 4, 2024BySALEM ALKETBI
IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi attends the Tehran International Conference on Palestine, in Tehran, last month.

Iran unveils newly-developed ‘Kaman-19’ drone

Iran has threatened to use their drone technology against Israel and has aided Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by providing drones to the Russian army. 

OCTOBER 5, 2023ByBEN ZION GAD
A drone flies above the Indian ocean, Iran, in this handout image obtained on July 15, 2022.

Understanding Iran’s claims about testing a new ballistic missile - analysis

Iran announced the missile during state ceremonies marking the anniversary of a 1982 battle at Khorramshahr, part of their brutal war with Iraq. 

MAY 26, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A new surface-to-surface 4th generation Khorramshahr ballistic missile called Khaibar with a range of 2,000 km is launched at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this picture obtained on May 25, 2023.

Iranian border guards killed in clashes on Pakistan border

The area bordering Pakistan is a contentious one, with it serving as a center for protests by the Baloch minority in Iran.

MAY 21, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A watchtower between Afghanistan and Iran is pictured at the Milak border crossing Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran September 8, 2021.

Syria to reroute quake aid after alleged Israeli strike on airport

After an alleged Israeli airstrike that hit Aleppo International Airport, Syria says it will reroute earthquake aid.

MARCH 7, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.