Arms Embargo

Turkey furious by US lifting arms embargo on Cyprus

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – News sources reported that Turkey is furious by Washington's decision to lift the arms embargo on Cyprus.

FM spokesman:

UK in no position to make anti-Iran claims about Yemen

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the baseless claim made by United Kingdom about the seizure of the Iranian weapons consignment en rout to Yemen.

Russia to continue military cooperation with Iran: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – Russia will proceed military-technical cooperation with Iran, strictly abiding by international law and the legislation of both nations, the director-general of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran pursuing contracts for buying defense equip. from Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Emphasizing that Iran needs a roadmap to develop its relations with its neighbors, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that implementation of contracts for purchasing defense equipment from Russia will be pursued.

Iran IAEA envoy hails parl. legislation role in nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to Vienna-based organizations has hailed a piece of legislation approved last year by the Iranian parliament to lift the sanctions as boosting Tehran's status in any nuclear talks.

UAE expels Italian troops from its territory

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates is evicting Italian aircraft and personnel from a key military base in retaliation for an arms embargo slapped on the UAE by Rome in January, an Italian politician said.

Iran interested in various types of Russian weapons: Moscow

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Stating that Russia has prospects of military and technical cooperation with Iran, Russia’s military cooperation chief said that Iran is interested in getting various types of Russian weapons.

US temporarily suspends arms embargo on Azerbaijan: report

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The United States has approved a waiver extension for Section 907 to authorize direct US aid to the Azerbaijani government.

Saudi Arabia calls for extension of Iran's arms embargo

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Saudi ministerial cabinet called for an extension of Iran's arms embargo at its meeting on Tuesday evening.

UNSC urges immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Welcoming the formation of Libyan transitional government, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stressed the need for the immediate withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries from the country.

Iran counts on purchasing arms from Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iran hopes it will be able to procure arms from Russia to ensure security in the region, Senior Assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji told Sputnik.

Iran signs agreements for arms export: Defense Minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that the Islamic Republic has signed a number of agreements with other countries in the field of arms export.

US imposition of cruel sanctions on Iran, ‘a failed policy’

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran-Russia Parliamentary Friendship Group said that the US imposition of sanctions against Islamic Republic of Iran is a failed policy.

Abrams:

US not to tolerate missiles transfer from Iran to Venezuela

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – A senior US State Department official says the transfer of long-range missiles from Iran to Venezuela 'will not be tolerated or permitted'.

Pakistan to mull over aspects of lifting Iran’s arms embargo

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Pakistan Foreign Minister said that his country will examine aspects of lifting arms embargo on the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran not to sell arms to all countries: Spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman noted that Iran will not sell arms to all countries and does not want the region to turn into a weapons depot.

Deputy MoD:

Iran able to be among top 10 defense equip. supply countries

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The Deputy Ministry of Defense for International Affairs said that Iran enjoys high capacity to be among top 10 supplying countries of defense products.

Iran’s weapons strategy based on defense strategy: Spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman said that weapons strategy of the country is based on its defense strategy.

Iran sees Russia as key military, defense partner: FM spox.

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Stating that Iran considers Russia as one of its main partners in the military and defense field, Khatibzadeh said that two countries can boost partnership as the UN arms embargo imposed on Tehran is now lifted.

France reacts to lifting of Iran’s arms embargo

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – France's UN envoy, Nicolas de Riviere, has reacted to the lifting of an arms embargo on Iran, claiming that Tehran’s arms trades will still be under some restrictions.

Iran's mission in EU:

Iran not to join arms race in West Asia

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Mission in the European Union (EU) emphasized that Iran does intend to join the arms race in West Asia which is a region full of American “beautiful weapons”.

Rouhani:

US plot to pull others out of JCPOA foiled

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the US has failed in forcing others to withdraw from the JCPOA.

1st phase of UNSCR 2231 completed on Oct. 18: Chinese FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized the need for maintaining and implementing Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action and UN Security Council Resolution 2231, adding that the first phase of the resolution was completed on Oct. 18.

Iran has no intention to engage in an arms race in region

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister maintained that the Islamic Republic does not intend to engage in an arms race in the region

End of Iran arms embargo should be implemented: China

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Referring to Washington's obstruction of arms deals with Iran, Permanent Mission of China in Vienna said that the end of Iran arms embargo should be faithfully implemented.

Termination of UNSC arms embargo to entail economic benefits

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said on Tuesday that the removal of the UNSC arms embargo will bring Iran positive economic consequences and benefits.

US analyst confirms Iran's ability to produce advanced arms

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Dave DesRoches, an American military expert, believes that Iran can produce better equipment in the field of armaments than foreign models.

US imposes sanctions on Chinese companies over Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The US has imposed Iran-related sanctions on five Hong-Kong shipping companies, one Australian entity, and one Chinese investment group.