Arms Sales

Report:

UAE exposed as secret buyer in huge arms deal with Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been identified as the undisclosed buyer behind a $ 2.3 billion contract signed last month by Israeli arms maker Elbit Systems, a report states.

Beijing condemns $11.1 billion US arms deal with Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – China has condemned the US arms deal with Taiwan, which includes HIMARS launchers, howitzers, drones, anti-tank missiles, and advanced defense systems, calling it a violation of the "one China" principle.

US confirms sale of $911m air defense missile to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The US confirmed the sale to Taiwan of an advanced air defense missile system worth almost US$700 million (S$911.6 million) which has been battle-tested in Ukraine, in the second such weapons package for Taipei in a week.

US approves potential $330m arms sale to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Nov. 14 (MNA) – The US approved sale of fighter jet and other aircraft parts to Taiwan for $330 million, marking the first such transaction since President Donald Trump took office in January, drawing thanks from Taipei and anger in Beijing.

Iran rejects allegations of arms transfer to Yemen: envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations refuted the unfounded and politically-motivated claims raised by the US and Israeli regime that Iran has transferred weapons to Yemen.

Ukraine wants Europe to pay $100bn for weapons deal with US

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Ukraine has proposed that its European backers spend $100 billion providing it with American weapons, the Financial Times reported.

Chancellor:

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday that his country will not authorize any exports of military equipment that could be used in Gaza "until further notice".

US, Saudi Arabia sign $142bn defense sales agreement

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – The US and Saudi Arabia have signed an almost $142bn defense sales agreement that provides Riyadh with state of the art equipment and services from US firms, the White House said.

Russia's top security official Shoigu arrives in North Korea

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – A top Russian security official traveled to North Korea on Friday to meet leader Kim Jong Un, after North Korea recently reportedly sent additional troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.

Ukraine now is world's largest arms importer

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Ukraine imported weapons from 35 countries between 2020 and 2024. Ukraine has imported 8.8 percent of the total world imports between 2020-24. The US accounted for 45 percent of all deliveries, followed by Germany.

Medvedev:

US to resume arms supplies to Kiev if rare-earths deal signed

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Washington will resume arms shipments to Kiev if the rare-earths deal is signed with Ukraine, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

US Secretary of State speeds up arms supplies to Israel

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – US Secretary of State says he had used his emergency authority to expedite the delivery of approximately $4 billion in military assistance to Israel, amid a tense ceasefire between the regime and Hamas in Gaza.

US approves $3 bn military sales to Israel amid ceasefire

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The US on Friday approved potential foreign military sales to Israel worth $3 billion, according to the State Department.

Iran rejects 'baseless' US claim of arming, funding Yemenis

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to UN has categorically dismissed as "baseless" United States' accusations about provision of arms and money to Yemeni resistance forces, saying Iran has always supported peace and stability in Yemen.

US approves $7.4 bn sale of bombs,Hellfire missiles to Israel

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – The US State Department has announced the approval of the sale of more than $7.4 billion in weapons to Israel, which has used lethal American weapons in its genocidal war on Gaza.

US approves sale of lightweight torpedoes to Saudi Arabia

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The US State Department has approved a potential sale of lightweight torpedoes and related equipment to Saudi Arabia.

US President Biden authorizes $571m in military aid to Taiwan

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.

US Senate rejects attempts to halt military sales to Israel

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The US Senate has rejected attempts to block the continuation of military sales to Israel, after Washington vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

US approves sale of "TOW" missiles to Saudi Arabia: report

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – The US State Department approved the sale of "TOW" missiles to Saudi Arabia at an estimated cost of $440 million, the Pentagon said Thursday.

US, Germany biggest suppliers of weapons to Israel: Iran spox

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the United States and Germany are the biggest suppliers of weapons to the criminal Zionist regime.

US says can’t continue giving arms to Kiev, Israel together

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – A former senior US official at the Department of Defense says Washington can't afford to send arms to Ukraine and Zionist regime at the same pace.

Spain's PM urges to stop selling weapons to Zionist regime

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday urged the international community to stop selling weapons to Israel as he condemned attacks by Israel's armed forces against the United Nations' peacekeeping force in Lebanon.

Russia warns to respond to Ukraine with more powerful arms

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – In case of deep strikes against its cities Russia will respond with more powerful weapons, which are being kept ready, State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said.

Iranian parl. commission:

Allegations of Iran arms exports to Russia 'empty claim'

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said that the Western countries’ claims on Iran’s delivery of weapons to Russia is an unfounded and empty claim.

US Treasury announces new sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The US Department of Treasury announced new sanctions on Iran after accusing it of "lethal" arms delivery to Russia.

Netherlands to provide Ukraine with parts of F-16 fighter jet

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Netherlands is going to provide equipment and materials for the maintenance of Ukrainian F-16 fighter jets, as well as air-to-air missiles, Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said.

UK suspends some arms exports to Israel amid Gaza war

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The United Kingdom says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms exports licenses to Israel, citing a “clear risk” they could be used in serious breaches of international humanitarian law.

Namibia does not let ship carrying arms for Israel dock

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – MV Kathrin sailing from Vietnam refused permission to dock in Walvis Bay, with Namibian justice minister says her country complies with obligation not to support or be complicit in Israeli war crimes.

Growing arms race btw. Yerevan, Baku concern for peace talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Concerns have increased about Azerbaijan and Armenia entering into an arms race that could undermine peace talks and start a new conflict.

US delivers different weapons, ammunitions to Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – In line with its efforts to create a protective belt for the occupying regime of Israel against missiles and drones of Iran and Hezbollah, the US delivers advanced planes and missiles to Zionist regime to ward off any attack.