Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces

Brig. Gen. Ashtiani:

IRGC missile attack shows US fake grandeur

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – The Deputy Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran Brigadier-General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said that Iran’s missile attack on US military bases in Iraq showed the fake grandeur of the United States in the international arena.

Top military cmdr. calls on IRGC to strongly follow Gen. Soleimani’s path

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri called on the Islamic Revolution Guard Corp to continue the path of martyr Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani,

Iran armed forces chief of staff congratulates New Year to Christians

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri felicitated birthday of Prophet Jesus Christ to military commanders of Christian countries.

General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran:

Sanctioning armed forces 'worthless', shows US desperation vis-à-vis Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has described the US move in sanctioning the General Staff and some Iranian individuals as a propaganda show and a worthless action which showed US desperation vis-à-vis Iran.

March of Arbaeen demonstrates unity of Islamic Ummah against enemies: Bagheri

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that the great march of Arbaeen took place despite the wishes of some anti-Islam powers such as the United States and showed the unity of the Islamic Ummah.

Iran military chief:

"Enemies have found out Iran has capability, readiness and determination to face them"

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that the enemies have realized that Iran has the capability, readiness and willingness to confront any threat.

Any aggression on Iran to result in 'destruction, captivity' of aggressors, warns chief cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian top commander Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri warned that any act of aggression against Iran would result in the aggressors being either destroyed or taken captive.

Iranian military chief visits Chinese Naval Base Shanghai

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri paid a visit to Chinese Naval Base Shanghai as part of his three-day visit to the East Asian country.

We will witness significant development in Tehran-Beijing relations: Iran military chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that Iran and China will witness significant development in their defense and military relations with the aim of promoting peace and stability and security for both nations.

Iran ready to firmly defend its interests in Persian Gulf: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri expressed Iran’s readiness to firmly defend its interests and security in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran ready to share experiences with China’s Ntl. Def. Uni.

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that Iran’s Supreme National Defense University is ready to share its experiences with PLA National Defense University in a bid to further enhance defense ties between the two countries.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri arrives in China

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri arrived in Beijing, China, on Wednesday.

Armed Forces chief of staff to head delegation to China

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri will head a high-ranking military delegation to China this Wednesday.

Iran's Bavar-373 'more successful' than US Patriot: military chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has described recently unveiled homegrown air defense system ‘Bavar-373’ as ‘more successful’ than the US Patriot system.

Iran not to be fooled by US call for talks: chief military commander

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri has said that the Iranian nation will never be fooled by the enemy’s call for negotiation.

Iran on verge of producing plane, helicopter engines: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said that sanctions made Iran rely on its domestic capabilities and grow in different industries, and one example of such progress is that Iran is on the verge of producing plane and helicopter engines.

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.

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.

Leader appoints deputy Chief-of-Staff, Basij commander

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces as well as the new commander of Basij.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.