The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-navy/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 01:16:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iranian navy | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/iranian-navy/ 32 32 IDF says almost done targeting ‘critical’ Iranian military sites as waves of strikes hit Tehran https://www.timesofisrael.com/idf-says-almost-done-targeting-critical-iranian-military-sites-as-waves-of-strikes-hit-tehran/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:46:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789961 US VP says Washington will keep war going 'for a little while longer' to ensure Islamic Republic is truly 'neutered'; Israel strikes HQ of Iranian naval weapons and ship producer

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]]> Hegseth calls IDF strike on gas field a ‘warning,’ as Trump says he told Netanyahu: ‘Don’t do that’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/hegseth-calls-idf-strike-on-iranian-gas-field-a-warning-as-israel-hits-irans-navy/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:10:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3781971 Israel hits Iran's navy; US defense chief again vows largest strikes yet, praises Israel as 'incredible and capable partner'; Iran fires 9 missile salvos at Israel, no one hurt; Tehran keeps up attacks on Gulf

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]]> India letting Iran warship dock after US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say https://www.timesofisrael.com/india-letting-iran-warship-dock-after-us-sank-another-off-sri-lanka-officials-say/ Sat, 07 Mar 2026 15:11:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3771378 Foreign minister says decision to allow Lavan to dock in Kochi was made on humanitarian grounds after US sank Iranian frigate Dena off Sri Lanka

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]]> ‘Quiet Death’: US sub fires torpedo to sink Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, in first since WWII https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-warship-sinks-after-apparent-submarine-attack-near-sri-lanka-101-said-missing/ Wed, 04 Mar 2026 12:03:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3768575 101 people missing, one dead and 78 injured, Sri Lankan sources say, after downing of ship armed with missiles, torpedoes; US military has said it aims to sink Iran's 'entire navy'

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]]> ‘Complete game-changer’: Iran close to buying supersonic anti‑ship missiles from China https://www.timesofisrael.com/complete-gamechanger-iran-close-to-buying-supersonic-anti%e2%80%91ship-missiles-from-china/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:41:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3761094 Deal for purchase of CM‑302 missiles, with range of 180 miles, is nearing completion, though delivery date and quantity unclear; expert says they are 'very difficult to intercept'

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]]> Iran’s military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-military-degraded-by-12-day-war-with-israel-but-still-has-significant-capabilities/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:52:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754125 Despite its losses to Israel and US, Tehran retains missiles, manpower and regional reach

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US warships as they stage naval exercise in Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guards-threaten-us-warships-as-they-stage-naval-exercise-in-gulf/ Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:10:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3704642 Naval units 'issued warnings to American vessels present in the region, conveying their firm message,' says state media, though content of message to US ships unclear

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]]> Iranian navy launches country’s first military exercise since war with Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-navy-launches-countrys-first-military-exercise-since-war-with-israel/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:42:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3624948 Drills take place in Indian Ocean and Gulf of Oman, with naval boats launching missiles at targets, as Tehran tries to project power after 12-day war and defeat of its proxies

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]]> Iran’s first drone carrier joins Revolutionary Guards fleet https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-first-drone-carrier-joins-revolutionary-guards-fleet/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:19:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3476529 Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, has been equipped with a runway and can also operate helicopters

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]]> Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveil underground missile facility for naval warfare https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-revolutionary-guards-unveil-underground-missile-facility-for-naval-warfare/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:25:03 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3473226 State TV says base holds 'hundreds of cruise missiles,' which IRCG chief Salami asserts can 'create hell for enemy vessels'

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]]> Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-underground-naval-base-in-persian-gulf-amid-tension-with-us-israel/ Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:24:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3462482 State TV says facility 'built at depth of 500 meters,' contains vessels with long-range missiles capable of 'destroying US warships'; reveal comes 2 days before Trump takes office

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]]> Iran unveils new spy ship during major war games – state media https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-unveils-new-spy-ship-during-major-war-games-state-media/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:57:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3459908 'Zagros' category reportedly equipped with electronic sensors, has cyber-operations capabilities; navy chief says vessel will be 'watchful eye' on oceans

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]]> Iranian president: ‘Tiniest invasion’ by Israel will be met with a massive response https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-president-tiniest-invasion-by-israel-will-be-met-with-a-massive-response/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:14:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3270457 At annual military showcase, Ebrahim Raisi hails 'success' of country's weekend missile and drone strike on Israel, as Tehran's navy commander pledges greater presence in Red Sea

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]]> Iran adds sophisticated warship to Caspian Sea fleet https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-adds-sophisticated-warship-to-caspian-sea-fleet/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:18:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3164045 1,400-ton Deilaman destroyer is capable of launching cruise missiles and torpedoes

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]]> US, French and UK naval commanders traverse key waterway in show of force to Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-french-and-uk-naval-commanders-traverse-key-waterway-in-show-of-force-to-iran/ Fri, 19 May 2023 16:44:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3018636 Incredibly rare joint trip through Strait of Hormuz follows recent seizure by Iranian forces of two oil tankers

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