Iran Defense Ministry
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By: Lachin Rezaian
Why encroaching on Iranian soil is an unattainable dream?
TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s strong defense capabilities and military achievements in spite of the sanctions against defense sector have foiled enemies’ intentions and objectives through the 37 years after the Islamic Revolution.
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Leader visits defensive capabilities exhibition
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has paid a visit to a defense ministry’s exhibition on Wednesday displaying cutting-edge latest technology of defense and products of tech incubators in defense sector.
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Leader:
‘Offensive capabilities’ should also be prioritized
TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution has told a defense achievements exhibition meeting offensive capabilities should also be prioritized along with defensive capabilities.
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Brig. Gen. Esmaili:
Bavar-373 air defense soon to come on stream
TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Khatam al-Anbia Air Defense Base commander said Mon. that Bavar-373 long-range air-defense system as a powerful and fully homegrown complement to S-300 missiles will soon become operational.
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Unveiling ceremony of Army achievements
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan unveiled seven major geographical projects of defense arena including the vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone for the first time in the country.
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Def. Min.:
Foreign encroachments in southern waters ‘severely punishable’
ISFAHAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Defense Minister Dehghan has told a press conference in Isfahan Russian air fighters provide support for Syrian army on the ground against ISIL.
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By: Mohammad Agah
MPs visits Defense Ministry exhibition
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Members of National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of Iran's Parliament visited Defense Ministry exhibition showcasing the latest achievements in the air defense industry, including the domestically-built Bavar-373 air defense system.
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DM Dehghan:
Russia announced use of Hamedan airbase without prior notice
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Min. said Russians announced use of Iranian military airbase in Hamedan without prior notice.
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Military to develop maritime cruise missile soon
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister announced the production of maritime cruise missile in near future.
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Rouhani:
Iran now able to export weapons
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Hassan Rouhani of Iran has told a ceremony on Sunday Iran has occupied a high moral ground by showing the world that it had not been seeking nuclear weapons.
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Rouhani pays visit to AIO of Defense Ministry
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani paid a visit to Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) at the Ministry of Defense on the occasion of the National Defense Industry Day, unveiling Bavar-373 missile system as well as first indigenous turbo jet motor.
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Pres. Rouhani unveils Bavar-373 missile system
TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – President Rouhani has inaugurated Bavar-373 which is an Iranian long-range mobile air defense system.
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By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
Defense min. holds presser
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan attended a press conference on Saturday, touching upon different regional and international issues.
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Def. Min.:
Second airbase would be provided for Russia
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Defense minister has told a press conference on Saturday Iran would provide a second airbase to Russia if situation demands, as a measure in the framework of quadrilateral deal to fight ISIL.
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Persian Gulf Sea Explorer to be launched in September
TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – National Institute for Oceanography and Atmospheric Science announced the Persian Gulf Sea Explorer will be launched in the first half of September with all the research facilities.
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Dehghan in Parl.:
'Part of S300 missile system' deployed
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Defense minister has told Parliament open session on Wednesday the ministry has deployed part of S300 missile system delivered by Russia.
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Dehghan congratulates Eid al-Fitr to his Muslim counterparts
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister felicitated his counterparts in Islamic countries on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, on Tuesday.
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DM Dehghan:
'Iran’s duty to back Syria in fighting terrorism'
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Min. Dehghan in a trilateral meeting on defense cooperation with Syria and Russia said Iran deems it its duty to back Syria in fighting terrorism as requested by the Syrian government.
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Tehran to host Iran-Russia-Syria defense ministers meeting Thu.
TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – Defense ministers of Iran, Russia and Syria will come together for a trilateral meeting on the latest regional developments in Tehran on Thursday.
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By: Mohammad Agah
Defense Ministry unveils 3 technological achievement
TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Ministry unveiled three technological achievements at Malek-Ashtar University of Technology.
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Def. Min.:
Iran would respond ‘threat with threat’
TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Defense minister has told a conference in Malik Ashtar University of Technology the nation has worked out opportunities out of any threat and restriction imposed by the US.
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Def. Min.:
US ‘focused on targeting Iran’s national economy’
TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister has said enemies have been closely watching all movements and plans of the Islamic Republic of Iran to weaken Iran’s national economy.
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Defense min.:
American-Zionist vast conspiracy still going on in region
TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Dehghan evaluated the agitations in Iraq and Syria as a massive American-Zionist conspiracy which has sparked war in Muslim territories.
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DM stresses expanding defense ties while retaining military authority
TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Dehghan called for a balanced approach to expansion of defense relations with other countries while retaining national military authority.
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Def. Min.:
No limits to military drills in ‘own territories’
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister had reaffirmed Leader’s assertion of Iran’s absolute discretion in holding military drills in its own territories.
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Iran ‘highly dangerous’ for foes: Salami
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) stressed if Americans plan to pose a threat to Iran’s security in the seas, the Iranian navy will be ‘highly dangerous’ for them.
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Dehghan:
Iran-Russia cooperation ‘precipitates terrorism collapse’
TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister has told Russian counterpart cooperation of Iran and Russia has restored stability to Syria, precipitating a collapse of terrorists’ strongholds.
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Dehghan in Moscow to confer on ways for fighting terrorism
TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan heading a delegation arrived in Russia Tue. night to participate in the 5th Moscow International Security Conference slated for April 27-28.
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Iranian DM to attend 5th Moscow Intl. Security Conf.
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan heading a delegation will arrive in Russia Tue. to participate in the 5th Moscow International Security Conference slated for April 26-28.
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Delivery of Gilan vessel to Navy
TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – The 2,000-ton Gilan vessel was delivered to Navy in Northern port city of Anzali during a ceremony at the presence of Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan and Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari on Thursday.