Defense Cooperation

Russian defense min. meets with Iran dep. defense min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has held a meeting with Iranian Deputy Defense Minster Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik.

Japan approves easing of arms export rules

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Japan’s government has formally approved a revision of the so-called Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology, effectively lifting restrictions on arms exports, including lethal weapons.

Armenian defense minister visits Iran

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Armenia's Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has arrived in Iran on an official visit, the minister himself has said.

Defense minister:

Tehran aims to deepen defense ties with African states

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister announced plans to expand cooperation with independent African nations during talks with Burkina Faso’s defense chief in Tehran.

Iran ambassador to Russia:

Iran-Russia military coop. progressing according to plans

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said that Moscow and Tehran are advancing their military-defense relations according to the plans, while the enemies are trying hard to find out about that cooperation.

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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.