Iran military

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

The US sanctioned Vahidi for his role as then-interior minister in clamping down on the protests after Mahsa Amini's death in 2022. He was also head of the Quds Force in 1994 during the AMIA attack.

Brig.-Gen. Amir Vahidi, the new IRGC deputy commander-in-chief.
 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

 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.

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


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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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.

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. 

 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. 

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.

 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.

 Smoke rises from shelling on the road to Aleppo international airport.

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.