Mohammad Hossein Bagheri

Iran’s military chief:

Recent developments in Kashmir 'worrying' for Iran, Islamic states

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – In a phone call with the commander of the Pakistani army, the chief of staff of the Iranian armed forces said that Iran and the Islamic countries are concerned by the recent developments in Kashmir.

Harsh response awaiting those threatening Iran’s security: senior cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said Wednesday that a harsh response awaits those who intend to undermine the security of Iran’s borders.

UK seizure of Iranian tanker not to be left unanswered: senior cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – The illegal move of the United Kingdom in seizing an Iran-operated supertanker will not be left unanswered, warned Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Iran will clearly state its decision if it wants to block oil exports from PG: military chief

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said Saturday if there is a will in Iran to block oil exports from the Persian Gulf, the country will fully fulfill the will and will explicitly announce its decision.

No issue in W Asia can be solved without Iran: top commander

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri highlighted that no issue in the West Asian region can be solved without the participation of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

“Resistance”, sole way to counter global arrogance

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that ‘resistance’ is the only way for countering global arrogance.

Iran under no external threat: Army chief

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Ground Force Brigadier General Kioomars Heidari said on Thursday that the country is presently under no external threat and if the enemy plays fool, it will encounter Iran's vigorous response immediately.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran, Iraq, two key players in Muslim world

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that Iran and Iraq are two highly influential countries in the Islamic world and West Asia, whose joint cooperation can contribute a lot to regional peace and stability.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

No country allowed to export oil if Iran’s oil export from Strait of Hormuz halted

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said on Sun. that if Iranian oil is not exported via Strait of Hormuz, other countries are not allowed to export oil through this strategic route.

US to pay for its enmity towards Iran: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that the United States will soon pay the price of its enmities towards Iran.

US hostile move increased IRGC popularity: Iran military chief of staff

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – On anniversary of the establishment of IRGC, Iran military chief of staff issued a statement saying that the US terrorism designation of IRGC has increased the popularity of the Guards.

If US troops make a mistake, we will respond vigorously: Iran military chief

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri says “we consider the US troops in West Asia as terrorists and if they make a mistake, we will confront them vigorously.”

Iran, Iraq top military officials discuss bilateral cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Top military officials of Iran and Iraq held talks in Tehran on Sunday, discussing the status of bilateral cooperation in different fields.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri urges IRGC, Army cmdrs. to aid flood-hit people in northern provinces

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Following the order issued by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to the Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri on the necessity of providing more facilities to the flood-hit areas in the two provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri ordered commanders of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Army and Law Enforcement Forces, moreover launching humanitarian, logistical and health assistance, to provide more necessary facilities for flood-stricken people.

Iran-Iraq-Syria relations boosted in fight against terrorism: Assad

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – President Bashar al-Assad met with a joint Iraqi-Iranian military delegations headed by Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Mohammad Hossein Bagheri and Chief of Staff of the Iraqi Armed Forces Gen. Othman Al-Ghanimi in Damascus.

Iran military chief of staff visits Resistance forces on Deir ezZor front line

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has paid a visit to Syrian forces and other Resistance forces on the front line in Deir ezZor province in east Syria.

Syrian defense min.:

Iran-Iraq-Syria coop. against terrorism 'natural'

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The cooperation between Iran, Iraq and Syria to combat terrorism is a natural matter, the Syrian Defense Minister General Ali Abdullah Ayoub said on Monday.

Chief of staff en-route to Syria for tripartite meeting on fighting terrorism

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has departed for Syria to take part at a tripartite meeting on combating terrorism.

President Rouhani calls for solidifying Iran-Iraq ties

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hailed the friendly relations between Iran and Iraq on Monday, saying that the trip will help solidify the strategic ties between the two sides, despite the US’ efforts to keep the two neighbors apart.

Strong air defense capability ‘a must’ in countering potential threats: Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri highlighted the significance of having broad outlooks in the field of air defense, saying that improving such capabilities is necessary to thwart potential threats in the future.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Anti-revolutionary elements seeking to incur damage to Iranian nation

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that anti-revolutionary elements are after incurring harm to the noble nation of Islamic Iran.

Bagheri:

Iranian armed forces more prepared than ever to tackle threats

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, says all the Iranian forces are at the highest level of preparedness to tackle any kinds of threats.

Graduation ceremony of army students at DAFOOS

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – The graduation ceremony of army students at AJA University of Command and Staff (DAFOOS) was held on Tuesday in a ceremony attended by Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran doesn’t believe in reproducing foreing-made defense equipment

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces said the country does not believe in reproducing foreign-made defense equipment, adding national security must be provided by domestic capabilities.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran to act if terrorists continue presence in Pakistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – If activities of terrorists situated in Pakistani soil continue, Iran has the right to confront them and make necessary decisions, said Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri.

Iran's armed forces chief of staff leaves for Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has travelled to Russia at the invitation of Russian Federation Defense Minister General Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran's authority never to be affected by Warsaw Conf.

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that anti-Iran conference in Warsaw will have no effect on Iran’s power.

Senior commander reiterates Iran's missile power non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has reiterated Iran’s stance that missile defense is by no means negotiable.