Iran military

Iran opens door to preemptive strikes on Israel, US as response to nationwide protests

Iran's National Defense Council issued a statement that warned that any encroachment on its security or national integrity would be met with an “appropriate, targeted, and decisive response.

Women walk past an anti-U.S. and anti-Israeli billboard displayed on a building in Tehran, Iran, January 4, 2026.
Brig.-Gen. Amir Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.

Iran appoints US-sanctioned general wanted for role in AMIA bombing as new IRGC deputy

 Image of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi against a backdrop of the Iranian flag, US flag and fire.

'We identified our weaknesses and those from our enemies': Iran's Araghchi warns Israel - analysis

 Iranian missiles are displayed during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Iran is producing 90% of its own weapons, Iranian admiral claims – report


Iran unveils first underground air force base, Eagle 44 - report

This is one of several Iranian underground air force bases to have been built in recent years throughout the country.

 Iran's Army chief, Maj.-Gen. Abdolrahim Mousavi and Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Maj.-Gen. Mohammad Bagheri visit the first underground air force base, called "Eagle 44" at an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on February 7, 2023.

Iran continues to boast of circumnavigating the globe, naval prowess - analysis

It's not entirely clear why Iran wants its relatively small and historically unimportant navy to travel around the world.

 View of an explosion during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.

US launched warplanes after Iran threatened Saudi Arabia - report

The scrambling of the jets comes after Riyadh warned the US that Iran was planning an attack against both Saudi Arabia and Iraq.

 A US Air Force F-22 Raptor based out of Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, prepares to connect with a KC-135 Stratotanker during an aerial refueling mission above an undisclosed location in the Gulf, in this undated handout picture released by US Air Force on August 1, 2019.

Lapid wasted time, failed to halt disastrous Iran deal, Netanyahu says

Netanyahu said he was "more concerned about Iran in the aftermath of his meeting with his chief political rival" Lapid than before the meeting.

 Prime Minister Yair Lapid briefs opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran, August 29, 2022.

Did Iran copy Israeli missiles for its drone production? - analysis

A Ukrainian report claiming that Iran copied Israel's Spike anti-missile tank and put it on a drone has been circulating in Iran - exactly how Iran wants.

 This photo was taken at the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Day 2022 parade in Tehran.

Iran conducts drone exercise involving surveillance and reconnaissance

Iran uses drones to monitor internal threats, such as Kurdish resistance groups that oppose the regime, as well as its border with Afghanistan and Pakistan.

 A drone is seen during an Iranian Army exercise dubbed 'Zulfiqar 1400', in the coastal area of the Gulf of Oman, Iran, in this picture obtained on November 7, 2021

Iran shows off Kaman-22 combat drone for first time

The Kaman-22 is a long-range and strategic multi-functional combat drone with an operational range of over 3,000 kilometers.

 Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and military commanders watch as military equipment passes by during a ceremony of the National Army Day parade in Tehran, Iran April 18, 2022.

Iran's military holds annual drills near mouth of Gulf

The exercise covers an area from the eastern parts of the Strait of Hormuz to the northern parts of the Indian Ocean and parts of the Red Sea.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US

Iran’s ship Sahand will arrive in Russia for military parade

Two Iranian ships, the Sahand and Makran have been on an epic voyage since late May.

Iranian warships are seen during a joint naval exercise with Russian navy in the Indian Ocean, Iran February 16, 2021. Picture taken February 16, 2021.

Iran says it made five major military improvements last year

Iran has improved several key military capabilities, from expanding its drone fleet to a christening a new naval vessel.

Iran holds military drills as tensions rise with US