Brigadier General Amir Hatami

Brig. Gen. Hatami:

Iran Defense Ministry looks inside for all needed military assets

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. that his ministry has no need to look outside the borders for procuring all kinds of defensive equipment needed on the battleground.

Defense minister:

“Westerners are major elements behind instability, insecurity in the region”

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – “Powers from beyond the region and their profit-seeking interference are the main elements behind instability and insecurity in the region”, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Monday.

Enemies aim to throw Iran into disarray: Defense minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that enemies had a comprehensive plan to undermine the country’s security but Iranian people and forces foiled the plots.

Boosting defense power way to counter US sanctions: defense min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the US won’t decrease sanctions for some reason, adding that the only way to counter them is to expand power in all vital fields, especially defense.

Defense min. slams US sanctions on Iranian Armed Forces cmdrs.

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Wed. condemned the recent US sanctions on some of the commanders of the Iranian Armed Forces.

1st Intl. Humanitarian Demining Training Center opens in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The First International Humanitarian Demining Training Center was inaugurated in Tehran on Tue. in the presence of Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Defense minister:

Domestically-made Damavand destroyer to join Navy soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Monday that a new model of previously home-made Damavand destroyer will join the Navy soon.

Improving combat power on agenda: defense min.

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Tuesday that Iran has on agenda increasing its combat power in various fields including missile industry, aerial and ground defense, electronic warfare besides boosting military capabilities.

Iran defense minister highlights significance of marine power

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami underlined the importance of enhancing the defense capabilities of the Iranian Navy as the force plays a significant role in protecting the country’s territorial integrity.

Iran defense minister hails Iraq for maintaining Arbaeen security

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi government for ensuring the security of millions of pilgrims during Arbaeen season.

Homegrown 'Yasin' fighter jet proved ineffectiveness of sanctions: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. the Iranian developed ‘Yasin’ fighter jet has proved the ineffectiveness of US sanctions on the country.

Hatami underlines nanotechnology’s role in Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that great achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of nanotechnology play a significant role in boosting Iran’s defense power.

Iran defense chief to Japanese counterpart:

No proof Iran was involved in attacks on Saudi Aramco

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has held a phone call with his Japanese counterpart during which he stressed there is proof Iran was involved in the attacks on Saudi Aramco.

Saudis seeking to ‘save face’ by blaming ‘powerful’ Iran for Aramco attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Saudi Arabia’s pointed finger at Iran for Aramco attacks is a bid to save their face.

Enemies' plots to fail after Iran economy stops dependency on oil: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says that the Iranian economy will do well under sanctions by putting an end to oil-dependence.

Defense min. to Syrian counterpart:

Iran’s principal policy is to preserve regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Tehran’s main policy is to preserve sustainable peace and security in the region.

Defense min.:

All Iranian officials in consensus over enhancement of missile power

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian officials all share the common view and position that the country's defensive and missile power should be improved, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday.

Defense minister inaugurates production line of military vehicle batteries

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami inaugurated on Saturday the production line of advanced military batteries.

Defense Minister dismisses Iran’s involvement in Yemeni raids

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed accusations of Iran’s involvement in recent Yemeni attacks at oil facilities of Saudi Arabia.

Iranian, Turkish defense ministers meet in Ankara for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in Ankara on Monday.

Defense Ministry signs MoU to develop new products

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between Iran’s Defense Ministry and Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology to boost cooperation for building new defense products in different fields.

Arrogance just understands the language of force: Hatami

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami referred to recent developments in Lebanon and said that the Global Arrogance just understands the language of force.

Iran’s youth produced Bavar-373 in half the time Russians would do: Hatami

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iranian youth experts managed to design and manufacture Bavar-373 air defense system in half the time the Russians would do.