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A plume of smoke rises from the site of a strike in Tehran early on March 28, 2026. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
March 29, 2026, 2:46 am
IDF says almost done targeting ‘critical’ Iranian military sites as waves of strikes hit Tehran
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
By Emanuel Fabian, Jacob Magid and Agencies
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, on March 19, 2026 (Mandel NGAN / AFP)
March 19, 2026, 5:10 pm
Hegseth calls IDF strike on gas field a ‘warning,’ as Trump says he told Netanyahu: ‘Don’t do that’
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
By Nava Freiberg, Emanuel Fabian, Diana Bletter and Agencies
This handout photograph taken on March 5, 2026 and released by the Sri Lankan Navy on March 6, 2026 shows the Iranian ship IRIS Bushehr after a US submarine attack, off the coast of Colombo. (Sri Lankan Navy / AFP)
March 7, 2026, 5:11 pm
India letting Iran warship dock after US sank another off Sri Lanka, officials say
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
By Agencies
A US submarine sinks an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka in footage released on March 4, 2026. (US Department of War)
March 4, 2026, 2:03 pm
‘Quiet Death’: US sub fires torpedo to sink Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, in first since WWII
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’
By Agencies, Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
FILE: Chinese YJ-17 anti-ship hypersonic missiles are seen during a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing, September 3, 2025. (GREG BAKER / AFP)
February 24, 2026, 2:41 pm
‘Complete game-changer’: Iran close to buying supersonic anti‑ship missiles from China
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’
By Gavin Finch, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish
Members of the Iranian Basij paramilitary force march as a domestically built missile is displayed during a parade in Tehran, Iran, January 10, 2025. (AP/Vahid Salemi)
February 13, 2026, 9:52 pm
Iran’s military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities
Despite its losses to Israel and US, Tehran retains missiles, manpower and regional reach
By David Rising and SAM METZ
Demonstrators walk on a representation of the US and Israeli flags during an annual rally in front of the former US Embassy in Tehran, celebrating the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the embassy, Iran, November 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
December 4, 2025, 4:10 pm
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten US warships as they stage naval exercise in Gulf
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
This picture shows a recently unveiled billboard depicting Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with text in Persian reading "Hitanyahu" and text in Hebrew reading "Germany's Nazi of today" at Palestine Square in central Tehran on August 11, 2025. (ATTA KENARE / AFP)
August 21, 2025, 12:42 pm
Iranian navy launches country’s first military exercise since war with Israel
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
By AP and ToI Staff
Iran's first drone-carrier warship in the Persian Gulf, February 6, 2025. (Sepahnews via AP)
February 6, 2025, 12:19 pm
Iran’s first drone carrier joins Revolutionary Guards fleet
Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, has been equipped with a runway and can also operate helicopters
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on February 1, 2025, shows IRGC commander-in-chief Major General Hossein Salami (C) alongside navy commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri (R) talking to a reporter during the unveiling of the Ghadr-380 naval cruise missile in an undisclosed location in Iran. (SEPAH NEWS / AFP)
February 1, 2025, 10:25 pm
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveil underground missile facility for naval warfare
State TV says base holds ‘hundreds of cruise missiles,’ which IRCG chief Salami asserts can ‘create hell for enemy vessels’
By AFP
Screenshot from Iranian state TV video showing a newly built underground naval base, which Iran says is built 500 meters under the Persian Gulf, January 18, 2025. (Screenshot from X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 19, 2025, 2:24 am
Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Iranian and Russian warships taking part in a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean, February 17, 2021. (Iranian Army office / AFP)
January 15, 2025, 11:57 am
Iran unveils new spy ship during major war games – state media
‘Zagros’ category reportedly equipped with electronic sensors, has cyber-operations capabilities; navy chief says vessel will be ‘watchful eye’ on oceans
By AFP
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C) attends a military parade alongside high-ranking officials and commanders during a ceremony marking the country's annual army day in Tehran on April 17, 2024. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
April 17, 2024, 4:14 pm
Iranian president: ‘Tiniest invasion’ by Israel will be met with a massive response
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of Iranian navy destroyer Deilaman. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 27, 2023, 12:18 pm
Iran adds sophisticated warship to Caspian Sea fleet
1,400-ton Deilaman destroyer is capable of launching cruise missiles and torpedoes
By AP
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel watches an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
May 19, 2023, 7:44 pm
US, French and UK naval commanders traverse key waterway in show of force to Iran
Incredibly rare joint trip through Strait of Hormuz follows recent seizure by Iranian forces of two oil tankers
By Jon Gambrell
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