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IRGC Foils Attempted Airplane Hijacking on Tehran-Mashhad Flight
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the IRGC Aviation Protection Division said security forces successfully thwarted an attempted hijacking on a Tehran-Mashhad flight in recent weeks, noting that the plane landed safely thanks to the vigilance of flight security personnel.

Army Chief Warns of Iran’s Decisive Response to Any Mischief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Iranian Army warned that any act of aggression or mischief against the country would be met with a firm and decisive response, stressing the full preparedness of the Army to counter threats.

Spokesman: Iran’s Missile Program for Defense, Not Talks
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the country’s missile program has been developed solely to defend Iran’s sovereignty and is not subject to negotiation, rejecting claims about efforts to push the issue into talks.

Indian Coast Guard Vessel Berths at Iran’s Chabahar
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Indian Coast Guard’s ship Sarthak, an offshore patrol vessel, has docked at Iran’s southeastern port city of Chabahar for a four-day visit.

Iran Unveils Domestically Built Advanced Ship Bridge Simulator for Maritime Training
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - An advanced ship bridge simulator fully developed in Iran has been introduced as a comprehensive training reference for the maritime sector, capable of modeling 300 different types of vessels, officials said.

Iranian Air Force, Air Defense Get New Chiefs
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Two new commanders have been appointed to oversee the Iranian Air Force and Air Defense units.

Top Commander Hails Steady Progress in Iran’s Air Defense Capabilities
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces highlighted the constant and uninterrupted enhancement of Iran’s air defense capabilities, describing their continuous development as one of the country’s top priorities.

Army Fully Prepared to Combat Threats: Iranian Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Iranian Army Ground Force said all military units are fully prepared, with complete capabilities and equipment, to confront any threat posed by enemies.

IRGC Forces Martyred in Border Clash Southeast of Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – An armed clash with terrorists in Iran’s southeastern province of Sistan and Balouchestan claimed the lives of three Islamic Revolution Guards Corps servicemen.

Iran’s Position Strengthened after 12-Day War: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces said Iran has emerged stronger in strategic arenas following the 12-day war imposed by the Israeli regime and the US in June.

IRGC Chief Stresses Development of Stealth Missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps stressed the need to advance Iran’s stealth-missile capabilities while warning that any aggression by the Zionist regime would face an even more crushing response than before.

Long-Range Weaponry Used in IRGC Naval Drill: Commander
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The deputy commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said advanced long-range, precision-guided, and smart weapons -all domestically produced- were employed during the IRGC Navy’s naval exercise in southern Iran.

Iran's IRGC Conducts Ballistic, Cruise Missile Launches in Persian Gulf Drill
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted simultaneous launches of ballistic and cruise missiles during a large-scale exercise in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

IRGC Issues Warning to US Warships in Iran’s Southern Waters
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy issued firm warnings to US warships off the southern coasts of Iran, informing them to stay away from the zone of a major naval exercise currently underway.

Iran Quick to Boost Defense after 12-Day War: Army Chief
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The commander of the Iranian Army said the country has not wasted even a moment in strengthening its defensive capabilities following the 12-day war in June, stressing that boosting national power has become a top priority.

IRGC Ready to Share Counterterrorism Experiences with SCO
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) voiced Iran’s readiness to share its operational experiences in the fight against terrorism with the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to enhance regional and international security.

Iran’s Sahand, Kurdistan Warships Deployed for Escort Missions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Sahand destroyer and Kurdistan warship are among the naval units currently employed to escort Iranian vessels, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said.

IRGC to Hold Naval Drill in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy is going to stage a war game in Iran’s southern waters on December 4.
