Brigadier General Amir Hatami

Iran to respond to any threat with high quality defensive weapons: defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran enjoys all the elements of power and will respond to any aggression and threat with its high-quality defensive weapons.

Iranian Defense Minister:

Lacking military upper hand, US resorts to other means to undermine Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Tuesday that the United States is using various grounds such as economy and culture to defeat the Islamic Republic because it does not enjoy the required military lead.

In phone talk with Turkish counterpart:

Defense min. announces readiness to respond harshly to any adventurous measure

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – In a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran is ready to give harsh response to any of the enemies' adventurous measures.

US gives in to Iran’s high missile capability: Brig. Gen. Hatami

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the United States surrendered to the high capability of the Islamic Republic of Iran in missile field.

Trump's mistake increased cost of US presence in region: defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – “Trump’s mistake over the assassination of Lt. Gen. Qasem Soleimani was a computational mistake; he has increased the cost of US presence in the region by doing so,” said Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hatami.

De-escalation viable only after US withdrawal from region: Hatami

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami told his Japanese counterpart Tarō Kōno that tensions in the region will be resolved once the US ends its occupationist and interventionist presence in the region.

Venezuelan defense min.:

Venezuela to stand by Iran to fight against global arrogance

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Venezuelan Minister of Defense Vladimir Padrino López in a phone talk with Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hatami on Thu. said that Venezuela will stand by Iran in the fight against the global arrogance.

US’ behavior to identify our next steps: defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) –  Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that the US behavior will designate Iran’s next steps.

Iran urges world to stand against institutionalization of US terrorism

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said all the countries of the world should adopt an appropriate stance against the US’ terroristic measures if they want to prevent the repetition of such heinous acts.

Gen. Soleimani's revenge to be taken on all criminals, perpetrators: defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed his deep condolences on the martyrdom of Commander of IRGC Quds Brigade, General Ghasem Soleimani, saying that Iran will take his revenge on all criminals and perpetrators.

Iran to respond promptly to any threat, aggression: defense min.

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran will respond promptly to any threat and aggression, adding that Iran does not need any permission to strengthen its missile and defense capabilities.

Self-sufficiency in defense sector, a model for other fields: Hatami

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami pointed to the need to take lessons from the country’s self-sufficiency in the defense sector.

Iranian defense minister, Yemeni envoy discuss ties in Tehran

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Yemeni Ambassador in Iran Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami discussed issues of mutual interest in a meeting held in Tehran on Sunday.

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.