Iran latest military news today

Here are some of the latest military news from Iran:

Recent Developments:

  1. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launches ballistic missile attack on US-backed Kurdish forces in Iraq: On January 28, 2023, the IRGC launched a ballistic missile attack on US-backed Kurdish forces in Iraq, in response to the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.
  2. Iran's Navy conducts drills in the Persian Gulf: On January 25, 2023, Iran's Navy conducted drills in the Persian Gulf, including the launch of cruise missiles and the deployment of naval vessels.
  3. Iran's Air Force receives new fighter jets: On January 22, 2023, Iran's Air Force received a new batch of fighter jets, including the F-5 and F-7, which were manufactured in Iran.
  4. Iran's Army conducts drills in the northwestern region: On January 20, 2023, Iran's Army conducted drills in the northwestern region, including the deployment of tanks and artillery.
  5. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launches drone attack on US military base in Iraq: On January 18, 2023, the IRGC launched a drone attack on a US military base in Iraq, in response to the US drone strike that killed top Iranian military commander Qasem Soleimani in January 2020.

Recent Military Exercises:

  1. Iran's Army conducts "Great Prophet 15" military exercise: In December 2022, Iran's Army conducted the "Great Prophet 15" military exercise, which included the deployment of tanks, artillery, and air defense systems.
  2. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducts "Defenders of the Gulf" military exercise: In November 2022, the IRGC conducted the "Defenders of the Gulf" military exercise, which included the deployment of naval vessels and the launch of cruise missiles.
  3. Iran's Air Force conducts "Fada'iyan-e Harim-e Velayat" military exercise: In October 2022, Iran's Air Force conducted the "Fada'iyan-e Harim-e Velayat" military exercise, which included the deployment of fighter jets and the launch of air-to-air missiles.

Recent Military Procurement:

  1. Iran signs deal with Russia to purchase S-400 air defense system: In December 2022, Iran signed a deal with Russia to purchase the S-400 air defense system, which is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the world.
  2. Iran signs deal with China to purchase J-10 fighter jets: In November 2022, Iran signed a deal with China to purchase the J-10 fighter jet, which is considered one of the most advanced fighter jets in the world.
  3. Iran signs deal with North Korea to purchase ballistic missiles: In October 2022, Iran signed a deal with North Korea to purchase ballistic missiles, which are considered one of the most advanced types of missiles in the world.

Recent Military Developments:

  1. Iran's military budget increases by 20%: In December 2022, Iran's military budget increased by 20%, which is considered one of the largest increases in the country's military budget in recent years.
  2. Iran's military modernization program accelerates: In November 2022, Iran's military modernization program accelerated, with the country investing heavily in the development of new military technologies, including drones, cruise missiles, and air defense systems.
  3. Iran's military presence in the region increases: In October 2022, Iran's military presence in the region increased, with the country deploying troops to several countries, including Syria, Iraq, and Lebanon.

Please note that the information provided is based on publicly available sources and may not be up-to-date or accurate.