Defense Power

Shamkhani says;

Iran has no intention to give up enriched uranium

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iran has no intention of transferring its stockpiles of enriched uranium abroad, Ali Shamkhani, a senior official in the Supreme National Defense Council and political advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, says.

Rear admiral Sayyari:

Iran army hails key role of youth in enhancing defense power

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Chief of Staff and Coordinating Deputy of the Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has appreciated the outstanding and key role of youth of the country in promoting the defense power of the army force.

Iranian armed forces have fingers on trigger: Army Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jan. 31 (MNA) – Iran's Army chief Major General Amir Hatami says that the country is fully prepared militarily and is closely monitoring hostile movements in the region.

Saudi defense Min. arrives in Washington on official visit

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman and his accompanying delegation arrived in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, on an official visit.

Brig. Gen. Elhami:

Iran air defense power to increase in compatible with threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Commander of Joint Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Headquarters says that the country's air def force will upgrade its combat compatibilities based on the level of threats and enemy’s technologies.

Cuba defends military drills as deterrent against US attacks

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel defended his country’s military preparedness exercises as a deterrent against potential aggression from the United States.

Iran to target US military bases if attacked: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran will target the US military bases if it is attacked.

Iran warns hostile actions will trigger preemptive response

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iran has warned that continued hostile conduct against the country will provoke a firm and proportionate response, according to a statement by the Supreme Defense Council Secretariat.

Iran's missile capabilities not subject for negotiation

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that the country's missile capabilities are not negotiable.

Iran Army at peak readiness to confront enemies

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Army warned that any hostile action by adversaries would receive a crushing response, reaffirming its full readiness to defend the nation.

Iran ready to respond forcefully to any hostile act

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s General Staff of the Armed Forces said it will not allow any harm to be inflicted on the country or its people, warning that any renewed hostile act would be met with a stronger response.

Iran’s defense min.:

Universities play key role in localizing advanced technology

TEHRAN, Dec. 28 (MNA) – Iran's minister of defense says academic centers play a leading role in indigenizing technologies, noting that solving strategic issues of country is impossible without relying on scientific capacity of universities.

Iran strengthening air defense to counter threats: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces says that the country has placed the strengthening of its integrated air defense shield at the core of its strategy to effectively counter potential threats.

Ethiopian delegation visits Iran defense achievements fair

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The Ethiopian parliamentary delegation paid a visit to the exhibition of Iran’s defense industry achievements on Sunday.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran Navy’s readiness increasing in proportionate to threats

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says that readiness of the Navy Force of the country is increasing in proportionate to the threats.

Iran only state to deliver decisive response to Israel

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that his country was the only state to deliver a decisive and crushing response to the Israeli regime.

Cmdr.:

Iran armed forces fully prepared to counter any threat

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The head of the Strategic Studies and Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Force has said that the country’s armed forces are fully prepared to counter any threats with their utmost power.

Air Force cmdr.:

Iran taken giant strides in technological field

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi says that the country has taken giant strides in the fields of knowledge and technology.

Army chief says;

Iran's Army constantly strengthening defense capabilities

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Army Chief Major General Amir Hatami emphasized that the Iranian military has continuously enhanced its defensive strength since the 12-day war, maintaining deterrence against Israel and the US.

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Iran’s missile power constantly growing, unsanctionable: Spox

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik has said that the country’s missile power is growing constantly which is unsanctionable.

Iran’s missile power cannot be contained: IRGC general

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The commander of Tehran’s IRGC force said Iran’s missile capability is “uncontainable,” noting that enemies miscalculated during the 12‑day war.

Army cheif:

Iran constantly continues to strengthen defensive power

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Commander-in-Chief said the country is consistently and decisively working to enhance its defensive capabilities, stressing that the Armed Forces have not lost a moment in advancing their strategic strengths.

Top diplomat;

Iran’s defensive capabilities strengthened since June war

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that Iran’s defensive capabilities have significantly strengthened since the imposed war in June, adding that the country is fully prepared to respond strongly in case of renewed war.

Government spokesperson:

Iran vows to give harsher response any new aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Explaining Iran’s commitment to self-defense, Iranian government spokesperson warned that any repeat of aggression on Iran would inevitably draw a response that is even harsher and more forceful than the previous one.

Armed Forces always prepared to respond to threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country maintains ongoing plans to enhance the capabilities of its armed forces in line with potential threats.