Commander Reiterates Navy's Power to Protect Iran, Region
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior commander described the Iranian Navy as a "strategic force" with the capability to safeguard security of the country and the region. ( 14:39:51 - 2012/03/11)

Iranian Warships Foil Attempted Hijack of Oil Tanker
TEHRAN (FNA)- An attempt by the Somali pirates to hijack an Iranian oil tanker was foiled after an Iranian fleet of warships present in the region rushed to the scene. ( 11:31:39 - 2012/03/11)

Iranian, Zimbabwean Officials to Discuss Defense Relations
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi and his Zimbabwean counterpart Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa are due to confer on the latest regional and international developments as well as the bilateral defense ties between the two countries. ( 10:41:49 - 2012/03/11)

Iran to Increase Exports of Arms, Military Equipments
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian Defense Ministry plans to increase exports of arms and military equipment to friendly and neighboring countries in the next Iranian year (starts on March 20), a senior Iranian Defense Ministry official announced on Saturday. ( 15:37:03 - 2012/03/10)

Diplomat Warns of Iran's Crushing Response to Israel's Slightest Hostile Move
TEHRAN (FNA)- A high-ranking Iranian diplomat warned that any hostile move by the Zionist regime, even the slightest aggression, against the Islamic Republic would be reciprocated with a destructive response. ( 15:33:07 - 2012/03/10)

Commander: Iranian Armed Forces to Give Crushing Response to Aggressors
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior Iranian military commander underlined that the Iranian Armed Forces are completely prepared to give a crushing response to any possible aggression against their country. ( 16:00:58 - 2012/03/08)

Iran Plans to Reinvigorate Cyber Power
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Islamic Republic of Iran announced plans to strengthen its cyber power by establishing a Supreme Council of Cyberspace to defend the country against cyber attacks. ( 12:57:59 - 2012/03/08)

IRGC Commander: Iran to Show Naval Power to World
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced that the Iranian Navy is showing its might and power to the world by developing and upgrading its equipment, tools and weapons. ( 17:33:40 - 2012/02/29)

Iran-US Confrontation: IRGC Commander Says Iran Has Upper-Hand in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (FNA)- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) underlined that Iran has the upper-hand and the initiative in the Persian Gulf, and warned the US that it will sustain the heaviest damage if it ever dares to launch a war on Iran. ( 16:46:31 - 2012/02/29)

Optimized Missile-Launching Frigates Delivered to IRGC Navy
TEHRAN (FNA)- Power of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy increased after it received renovated and optimized missile-launching frigates, dubbed as Tondar, on Wednesday. ( 15:49:18 - 2012/02/29)

Defense Minister: US to Face New Environment in Battle with Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi warned about the country's crushing response to any aggressive move by the enemies, and said Iran has not revealed all its capacities and capabilities and the US and its allies will face a new realm and environment if they dare to enter war with Iran. ( 18:20:38 - 2012/02/28)

DM: Iran Has Defensive Secrets for Rainy Days
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi underlined Iran's preparedness to confront any possible aggression, and said enemies are not informed of Iran's defense capabilities since the country has some top secret abilities for hard days. ( 17:41:00 - 2012/02/28)

DM: Iran to Show Strong Response to Aggressors
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi reiterated Tehran's strategy to give a crushing response to any possible aggression against the country. ( 13:32:08 - 2012/02/28)

DM Underscores All-Out Support for Lebanese Army
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi underlined Tehran's determination to provide all-out support for Lebanon against the foreign countries and terrorists' threats, and also stressed that the Lebanese Army should be reinvigorated to the same end. ( 17:34:57 - 2012/02/26)