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Iran claims it blocked US, Israeli naval access to Sea of Oman

A senior Iranian naval commander has said Iranian forces prevented US and Israeli aircraft carrier strike groups and marine units from entering the Sea of Oman.

18 Apr 2026-13:01
Iran says forces fully ready for all-out defence against any aggressor

A senior Iranian commander has said the country’s armed forces are “fully prepared” for an all-out defence against any aggressor, nearly 50 days after what Tehran describes as a US–Israeli “unprovoked war of aggression” against the Islamic Republic.

17 Apr 2026-13:22
Iran threatens to disrupt Gulf, Oman Sea, Red Sea trade over US blockade

A senior Iranian military commander has warned the United States against continuing what he described as illegal maritime blockade measures, saying such actions could lead to a disruption of trade across key regional waterways.

15 Apr 2026-15:14
IRGC commander praises ‘regret-inducing’ response to enemies

The commander of the Quds Force of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has praised resistance fighters for delivering what he described as a “regret-inducing” response to the “enemies of mankind”.

09 Apr 2026-15:08
Israel targets Quds Force, kills commander Bagheri

On Monday, Israel carried out a strike that killed Asghar Bagheri, one of Iran’s top and most secretive military figures, who served as the commander of the Quds Force’s Special Operations Unit.

06 Apr 2026-19:29
Senior Iranian official calls for Trump’s ouster as key to ending ‘illegal war

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has dismissed a number of senior military figures in the US, including the chief of staff.

04 Apr 2026-17:56
IRGC commander slams US ‘Stone Age’ threats as ‘Hollywood delusions’

A top Iranian military commander has sharply rebuked American threats to bomb the Islamic Republic “back to the Stone Age,” warning US leaders that they are only “digging graves” for their own troops.

02 Apr 2026-16:41
Iran commander claims US censoring casualty figures

The commander of the Iranian Army’s Ground Force has urged families of US military personnel deployed to West Asia to contact their relatives, alleging that casualty figures are being censored by the United States Central Command (CENTCOM).

02 Apr 2026-10:16
Thousands attend funeral of IRGC naval commander in Tehran - VIDEO

Tens of thousands of people have attended funeral processions in Tehran for Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy, who was assassinated in US-Israeli strikes last week, according to Iranian media.

01 Apr 2026-18:35
Iran confirms top IRGC navy commander killed

30 Mar 2026-12:30