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Miami Herald
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Iran Ramps Up Defenses as Risks of U.S. Attack Grow
The Iranian's army chief of staff said the country's air defense capabilities have significantly increased, in preparedness for any violation of its airspace. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for comment. Military posturing has continued in parallel with diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff over Iran's nuclear program, with U.S. President Donald Trump threatening military action if talks fail. The United States and Iran remain at odds over uranium enrichment, making the discussions increasingly fraught and increasing the risk of failure. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major-General Mohammad Baqeri, told an air defense meeting that the country has seen a fivefold increase over the last year in the number of radars, monitoring systems, and detection equipment it has, according to semi-official Tasnim News Agency. The U.S. Air Force, which has been bolstering military equipment in the remote Diego Garcia airbase with strategic bombers, has meanwhile deployed additional F-15 fighter jets to the Indian Ocean island, bringing the total to six, The War Zone reported, citing a U.S. defense official. Diego Garcia would be within bombing range of Iran. As the U.S. is pressing Iran to abandon enrichment, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and senior officials have strongly opposed the demand. "For the Americans to say, 'We won't allow Iran to enrich uranium,' is utter nonsense," Khamenei posted to his X account, casting doubt on the outcome of ongoing talks. Baqeri said Iran's interception and destruction capabilities for aerial threats had increased by as much as three times, adding that Iran's airspace is under constant surveillance. Tehran has also recently unveiled a new ballistic missile capable of striking U.S. targets. Iran says that its enrichment of uranium is for a civilian nuclear program, with monitoring from International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) but the watchdog, the United States and Israel are concerned that enrichment levels and activities could enable it to make nuclear weapons. Commander Matthew Comer, Indo-Pacific Command spokesperson, told The War Zone this week: "The F-15s are deployed providing force protection." Chief of Staff of the Iranian army Major-General Mohammad Baqeri, as quoted by IRNA News Agency last week: "In case the enemies make a mistake or intend to take action against the establishment and the sacred waters and soil of the Islamic Republic of Iran, our armed forces have the ability and readiness to confront them." Nuclear talks are expected to continue, but the risk of an impasse increases the chances of military action. Related Articles Iran's Supreme Leader Speaks Out on Nuclear Deal With TrumpIran's Collapsing Economy Caught in Trump's CrosshairsUS and Iran Clash Over Nuclear Red LinesChina Expanding Haifa Port, Endangering Israeli and American Security | Opinion 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Miami Herald
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Iran Prepares Forces for War As Doubt Hangs Over US Nuclear Talks
Iran's army chief of staff said the Islamic Republic's armed forces are at peak combat and intelligence readiness, warning that while enemies may start a conflict, Iran will decide how and where it ends, according to state news agency IRNA. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Department of State for comment. Iran and the United States concluded a tense fourth round of nuclear negotiations on Sunday in Oman, with President Donald Trump threatening military action if a deal is not reached. The talks seek to revive diplomacy after Trump's exit from the 2015 nuclear deal. With Iran still enriching uranium to 60% and Israel threatening strikes to prevent it getting atomic weapons, pressure is mounting to prevent conflict. "In case the enemies make a mistake or intend to take action against the establishment and the sacred waters and soil of the Islamic Republic of Iran, our armed forces have the ability and readiness to confront them," IRNA reported Chief of Staff of the Iranian army Major-General Mohammad Baqeri as saying. Their mission readiness includes intelligence collection, operational planning and capability of implementing possible scenarios, Baqeri was quoted as saying. Iran has said it doesn't seek a nuclear weapon. But the United States is pressing Iran for full denuclearization, urging a voluntary end to enrichment and the abandoning of centrifuges and the raw materials that could lead to a bomb, according to Trump's envoy, Steve Witkoff. Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Baqeri, as quoted by IRNA: "Our advice to the enemies who sometimes pose threats against the establishment is: You may initiate a conflict with the Islamic Republic based on a miscalculation, but the ending, manner, timing, location and developments on the battleground will not be within your control. It will be the Islamic Republic of Iran that will determine them." U.S. Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff told Breitbart on Friday: "They may attempt to manipulate me. I don't think they're going to be able to manipulate me. In that particular example, if the Iranians make the mistake of thinking they can procrastinate at the table then they won't see that much of me and the alternative as the president says will be a bad alternative for them." As talks are expected to unfold, the United States is significantly bolstering its military presence at the Diego Garcia airbase within operational reach of Iran. Related Articles What Cracks in Trump-Netanyahu Ties Could Mean for US Support of IsraelIran Lawmaker Urges Nuclear Breakout if US Talks Fail'Difficult' US-Iran Talks Under Threat as Trump Heads to Middle EastFive Signs of Growing Risk of US War With Iran 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Al Manar
25-03-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Iran's IRGC Discloses Underground Missile City, Military Chief Underlines Progress of Capabilities
Iran's IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) unveiled the newest underground missile city on Tuesday evening in the presence of the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, and the Commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. During the visit, Major General Baqeri stated, 'All aspects necessary to achieve capabilities dozens of times greater than those used in Operation True Promise 2 have been put into action. The pace of our growth far exceeds the pace of addressing the enemy's weaknesses.' Iranian media outlets mentioned that this is one of hundreds of missile cities which included a group of ballistic missiles of the 'Fateh Khaybar', 'Haj Qassem', 'Emad', 'Sajjil', 'Qadr H' and 'Cruise Paveh' types. This announcement comes as part of the efforts to enhance Iran's defensive and strategic capabilities, reflecting the IRGC's continued development of its military infrastructure in accordance with a vision based on deterrence and technical superiority.
Al Bawaba
20-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Iranian army reveals advanced military equipment
The unveiling ceremony, held on Wednesday, was attended by Major General Mohammad Baqeri, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, and marked the delivery of advanced weaponry to the IRGC Ground Forces. General Ali Kouhestani, the IRGC deputy commander for logistics, said that a substantial number of newly developed systems have been integrated into the force. These include the BM450 medium-range ballistic missile, which has a range of 200 kilometers, the Fath-360 missile, and the Fajr-5 guided missile, known for its advanced targeting capabilities. Among the other notable additions were 122 mm guided smart rockets, 122 mm rockets capable of laying mines, and the upgraded Majid short-range air defense missile system. The IRGC also introduced enhanced versions of the Mohajer-6 and Mohajer-10 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). A highlight of the ceremony was the official delivery of the 'Golaleh' destroyer drone, which boasts an impressive operational range of approximately 450 kilometers. The second phase of the Payambar-e-A'azam 19 exercise aims to test new combat tactics and strategies using the recently delivered equipment. IRGC units will carry out various offensive and defensive operations, including electronic warfare, large armored attacks, and coordinated missile, drone, and artillery strikes in the coming days. The war games act as both a training exercise and a way to assess how well these systems work in real-world scenarios. MNA
Observer
12-02-2025
- Politics
- Observer
Chief of Staff meets military leaders in Iran
TEHRAN: Lieutenant General Abdullah bin Khamis al Raisi, Chief of Staff of the Sultan's Armed Forces, met with several military leaders in the Islamic Republic of Iran during his official visit. On Tuesday, he met with Major General Dr Mohammad Baqeri, Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at the Iranian General Staff headquarters in Tehran. An official reception ceremony was held upon the Lieutenant General's arrival, with a group of the Guard of Honor saluting him. Subsequently, the Chief of Staff reviewed the Guard of Honor alongside the Chief of Staff of the Iranian General Staff. The Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff warmly welcomed his Omani counterpart and their respective military delegations. They exchanged views and discussed areas of military cooperation between the two friendly nations.
