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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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What military implications can we anticipate from the deployment of ballistic missiles from Iranian vessels?
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What military implications can we anticipate from the deployment of ballistic missiles from Iranian vessels?

Saturday 17 February 2024
Rear Admiral Tangsiri, the IRGC Navy commander, also disclosed the installation of domestically produced 2000-kilometer-range cruise missiles named Qadr-474 on the Shahid Mahdavi vessel. It's important to acknowledge that launching long-range ballistic missiles from a ship demands precise techn ...
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West using Iranian islands as a pretext for regional presence: IRGC Navy chief
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West using Iranian islands as a pretext for regional presence: IRGC Navy chief

Wednesday 23 October 2024 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri emphasized that the three islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—are an integral part of Iran. Speaking at a Tuesday ceremony honoring martyred military advisor Major General Abbas Nilforoushan, Tangsiri reiterated that these Persian Gulf islands ha ...
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Iran to Send Naval Ships to the UAE
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Iran to Send Naval Ships to the UAE

Monday 3 February 2025 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the IRGC Navy, announced on Monday that four military ships from the IRGC and the Iranian Navy will be deployed to the United Arab Emirates for a friendly meeting with the UAE's navy. This marks the first such naval visit to the UAE. Admiral Tangsiri r ...
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Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier Launches Missiles with a 1,000 km Range
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Shahid Bagheri Drone Carrier Launches Missiles with a 1,000 km Range

Sunday 9 February 2025 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri stated that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is capable of launching missiles with a range exceeding 1,000 km ALWAGHT- IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri stated that the Shahid Bagheri drone carrier is capable of launching missiles with a range exceeding ...
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Iran to Reveal Supersonic Cruise Missile with a 2,000 km Range, According to IRGC Navy Chief
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Iran to Reveal Supersonic Cruise Missile with a 2,000 km Range, According to IRGC Navy Chief

Monday 10 February 2025 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri highlighted that this advancement allows for precise strikes from the northern Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman, signaling significant progress in Iran's naval power. Tangsiri also confirmed a successful missile launch from southern western Iran, where a missile acc ...
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots
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IRGC Navy Unveils Missile Boat with Speed of 116 Knots

Wednesday 30 April 2025 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri announced that the IRGC Navy has developed a missile boat capable of reaching speeds of 116 knots (215 km/h), which has successfully passed all technical tests. He emphasized that the IRGC Navy builds its own vessels, missiles, drones, and submersibles, working tireless ...
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IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz
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IRGC Navy Chief: Iran Has Safeguarded, Not Sought to Close, The Strait of Hormuz

Saturday 11 October 2025 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri highlighted the crucial role of the Strait of Hormuz in global energy supplies, warning against the “unregulated” presence of foreign powers and nuclear-powered vessels in the area. He stressed that Iran has always ensured the security of this vital waterway ...
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day
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IRGC Continues Military Drills in The Strait of Hormuz for A Second Day

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Iran maintains constant surface, air, and subsurface surveillance to ensure safe passage for dozens of vessels transiting the waterway daily. He described Iranian islands in the strait as “impenetrable fortresses” and symbols of national honor, noting ...
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander
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IRGC Naval Forces Ready to Block Strait of Hormuz Upon Orders: Commander

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
Rear Admiral Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s IRGC Navy, stated that Iran is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz whenever ordered by senior officials ALWAGHT- Rear Admiral Tangsiri, commander of Iran’s IRGC Navy, stated that Iran is ready to close the Strait of Hormuz whenever ordered by senior o ...
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf
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IRGC Navy’s Strait of Hormuz Drills Tells US Who’s the Boss in Persian Gulf

Tuesday 17 February 2026 ،
Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri drove this point home yesterday, declaring that Iran's islands in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are impregnable fortresses and part of the nation's honor. This was not mere rhetoric. It was a pointed reference to a multi-layered defensive architectur ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.