Iran's Minister of Defense

Iran has made great achievements in satellites fields: Hatami

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Islamic Republic of Iran has made great achievements in the fields of satellites and satellite carriers.

Armed forces, main pillar of country's progress: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the main element of power-creating, development and progress of the country.

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Iran retain right to prosecute Gen. Soleimani's assassinators

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the right to prosecute the assassinators of Martyr Soleimani remains in force.

Iran opens largest industrial batteries’ production complex

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s largest industrial batteries’ production unit was inaugurated on Sunday in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Russia calls Iran as its friend, partner, ally

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iranian ambassador, Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin called Iran as a friend, partner and ally of his country.

Indian defense min. hails fruitful talk with Iranian minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described the meeting with Iranian counterpart very fruitful meeting.

Iranian, Indian defense ministers hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met and held talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Sunday morning in Tehran.

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90% of armed forces' weapons needs supplied domestically

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said that more than 90 percent of the armed forces' weapons needs have been supplied domestically and the remaining 10 percent would not have a decisive impact on the country's defense power.

Iran-Russia coop. has wide capacities incl. arms trade

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami pointed to the high potential of military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.

Iran is Russia's strategic partner: Russian Defense Min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Min. Sergey Shoygu referred to the join strategical, regional and international goals and interests between Tehran and Moscow, underlining the developing mutual defense cooperation between the two sides.

Iran-Russia military coop. ‘positive, progressive’: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation is ‘positive and progressive’.

Iran to export weapons after sanctions lift: defense minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Islamic Republic of Iran will export weapons and arms after sanctions imposed against the country are lifted.

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Promoting missile capability, defense ministry’s top priority

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that improving and promoting the missile capacity of the country is the main and top priority of his ministry.

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Armed forces ready to respond to any US despicable move

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran’s Armed forces is ready to respond to any US malicious move authoritatively.

Iran domestically produces over 70% of aircraft, chopper parts: Brig. Gen. Hatami

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that more than 70 percent of aircrafts’ and helicopters’ parts are manufactured domestically.

Enemy too afraid of Iran’s missile power: Defense Minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami lauded the defense industry of the country for fulfilling armed forces’ needs based on domestic capabilities.

Venezuelan military to escort Iranian tankers delivering fuel

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Venezuela's military will escort Iranian tankers delivering fuel to the country when they enter Venezuela's exclusive economic zone, the country's Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino said on Wednesday.

Any US harassment of oil tankers to be responded decisively: defense min.

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that any US harassment of Iranian tankers will be met with a decisive response.

Defense Minister urges for boosting readiness to confront novel threats

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the country needs to raise readiness for facing new threats in the future.

Rouhani calls for remaining vigilant against hostile moves in region

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged the armed forces of the country to be vigilant against enemies’ moves in the region.

Army strong supporter of Iranian nation: defense min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Sating that Iran’s Army is prepared to counter any threat, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Army is a strong and great supporter of the Iranian nation.

Armed Forces set up 10,000 hospital beds for coronavirus patients

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the Armed Forces prepared and set up more than 10,000 hospital beds for post-treatment for patients with coronavirus.

Defense min. congratulates Nowruz to regional counterparts

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami sent separate congratulatory messages to his counterparts in the countries in the Nowruz Civilization Zone to felicitate them on Nowruz.

Satellite carriers absolutely non-military issues: defense min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that satellite carriers are absolutely non-military issues and not related to missile subjects.

Iran’s defense min. producing hi-tech parts of helicopters: Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran’s defense industry has succeeded in designing and producing the requisite and hi-tech parts of the armed forces' grounded helicopters despite all-out threats and economic warfare.

Iran to make utmost effort in becoming stronger: Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami pointed to the need to make Iran a powerful country and vowed to stand up for the rights of the Iranian nation.

Any aggression against Iran will meet ‘crushing’ response, warns Hatami

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister warned the enemies that a crushing response awaits any aggression against the country.