Defense Cooperation

Defense minister:

Iran welcomes expansion of defense cooperation with Belarus

TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Nasirzadeh said Tehran welcomes the expansion of defense and industrial cooperation with friendly and independent countries, including Belarus.

Iraq praises Iran’s support, hopes for closer ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The President of Iraq’s National Defense University praised the unwavering support and assistance of Iran for Iraq and expressed hope that the amicable ties between the two countries will be further expanded in future.

Iran, Russia defense cooperation complies with intl. law

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that cooperation between Iranian and Russian defense industries has been carried out in full accordance with international law.

Iran defense minister arrives in Turkey for talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nassirzadeh, arrived in Turkey on Wednesday to discuss military cooperation with Ankara.

Defense min.:

If needed, Pakistan to provide S Arabia with nuclear program

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan’s defense minister says that his country’s nuclear program “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia if needed under the countries’ new defense pact.

Pakistan eyes expanding defense coop. with Iran: minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Defense Production Muhammad Reza Hayat Harraj says that his country is keen to develop and expand defense cooperation with Iran.

Iran amb., Russian dep. defense min. discuss military coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Russian defense ministry announced that Deputy Defense Minister has met in Moscow with Iran’s Ambassador Kazem Jalali to discuss bilateral military cooperation as well as key international and regional security issues.

Pakistan seeks lasting partnership with Iran for region peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif emphasized Islamabad’s desire for enduring cooperation with Iran to strengthen military ties and promote peace and stability in the region.

Iran, Russia defense ministers meet in Moscow

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – The ministers of defense of Iran and Russia have held a meeting in the Russian capital of Moscow to discuss expanding military cooperation.

Iran Defense Minister:

Decisive military response forced Israel to seek ceasefire

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says the decisive blow dealt by the Iranian Armed Forces in response to the Israeli aggression last month forced the regime to request a ceasefire.

Iran defense minister in China for SCO meeting, mutual talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Defense has traveled to China to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers’ meeting and holding bilateral talks.

Iranian defense minister visits Armenia

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Local Armenian media reported on Tuesday that Iranian Defense Minister, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has visited the neighboring country.

Some Arab media claim Saudi defense minister to visit Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman will visit Tehran on Thursday, according to Arab media in the region.

Iran-Belarus defense cooperation to broaden: Gen. Nasirzadeh

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister said at the end of a visit to Minsk, the capital of Belarus on Thursday that the defense relations between the two nations will broaden in the future.

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Russian missile experts visit Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Several senior Russian missile specialists have reportedly visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defence cooperation with Moscow.

Iran to unveil new defense systems

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh announced that the country is set to unveil new defense systems in the near future.

General Bagheri:

Iran, Pakistan armed forces must enhance cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 20 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has stressed the the armed forces of Iran and Pakistan should boost their cooperation in fighting against terrorism.

Chad ends defense coop. agreement with France

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Chad's government said on Thursday it has ended its defense cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country.

Iran, Pakistan to boost defense, military cooperation

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan have reiterated their determination to strengthen military and defense cooperation amid mounting terrorist attacks on common border areas.

Deputy defense min.:

Iran, Pakistan have enhanced coordination against terrorism

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Hojjatollah Qureishi said Iran has excellent coordination with Pakistan in confronting terrorists and the two countries are fighting terrorist threats with utmost coordination.

UK, Germany to sign historic security agreement

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – The UK is to sign a historic defense agreement with Germany this week.

Iran, Iraq stress cooperating in research, training fields

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Iraq emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation in the fields of research and training services between Iran’s Supreme National Defense University and the Iraqi Ministry of Interior.

Defense minister Ashtiani:

Iran-India defense cooperation to benefit regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says the promotion of Iran's defense and military cooperation with India can help improve security and stability in the region.

Iranian Defense Minister:

Terrorist attacks result of West support for terrorists

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that the terrorist attacks are the result of the Western countries' support for the terrorists.

Iran ready for security talks with Saudi Arabia: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that the country is ready to hold security and defense talks with Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf littoral states.

US, Finland sign defense cooperation agreement

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – The United States and Finland signed a defense cooperation agreement (DCA) on Monday, enhancing military collaboration between the two countries.

In meeting with Iraq defense min.:

Iran’s Gen. Bagheri calls for stepped-up coop. with Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iraqi defense minister, Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri called on the Iraqi side to step up bilateral cooperation.

Russian diplomat:

Russia, Iran to build advantageous cooperative defense ties

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Russia plans to develop defense cooperation with Iran on a mutually advantageous basis while taking advantage of the lifting of certain restrictions on Tehran, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters.