Defense Power

Power architecture not to be formed on undermining resistance

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution for the International Affairs has said that emerging regional power architecture will not be based on weakening the resistance.

New military surprises on way: Caretaker defense minister

TEHRAN, Jun. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Caretaker Defense Minister Brigadier General Majid Ebn al-Reza has said that the country remains fully prepared to defend itself, adding that new military surprises are on the way.

Acting defense minister:

Iranian Armed Forces inflicted historic defeat on enemies

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – Iran’s acting defense minister says powerful Iranian Armed Forces, backed by the nation’s support, managed to inflict a historic defeat on the US and the Israeli regime in their two imposed wars (June 13, 2025 and February 28).

Pezeshkian highlights importance of modernizing military sys.

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) –Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has highlighted importance of continuous modernization of military systems, stressing the necessity of advancing technological capabilities and adopting advanced defense and security strategy.

Accept Iran’s rights or face repeated military defeats

TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry says the American-Zionist enemy must accept the legitimate and definitive rights of the Iranian nation, or expect to suffer repeated defeats both on the diplomatic front and on the battlefield.

Gen. Talaei-Nik:

US can no longer dictate its policies to independent nations

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Defense has said that the United States is no longer in a position to dictate its policies to independent nations, adding this reality has been demonstrated to the world.

Defense Ministry:

Significant portion of Iran's missile power yet to be deployed

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The Defense Ministry says a significant portion of Iran’s missile capabilities remains unused, while highlighting the domestic production of over 1,000 types of weapons throughout the country.

Russia hails Iran exemplary defense against US-Israeli attack

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – The first deputy head of the Main Directorate of International Military Cooperation of the Russian Defense Ministry says Iran demonstrated a “shining example” of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.

Iran’s MoD speakes with Pakistan, Tajik counterparts by phone

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The caretake of Iran’s Ministry of Defense Brigadier General Majid Ebn Al-Reza held separate telephone conversations with his Pakistani and Tajik counterparts on Thursday.

Iran, Turkey defense ministers discuss US-Israel aggression

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Acting Minister of Defense Brigadier General Majid Ebn-e-Reza and Turkey's National Defense Minister held a telephone conversation late on Sunday to discuss US-Israeli aggression against Iran.

Pezeshkian:

Iran seeks finalizing partnership document with Armenia

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reaffirmed Iran's commitment to finalizing a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Document" with Armenia and prioritizing regional corridor development.

Defense minister:

Iran-Armenia ties have always been based on peace, friendship

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has said that the relations between Iran and Republic of Armenia have always been based on peace and friendship.

Pezeshkian:

Iran sees Africa ties as strategic, based on mutual interests

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian has emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran's view of the African continent has always been strategic, long-standing, and based on mutual interests.

Army Force spokesman:

Iran Army Force fully prepared to confront enemy

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Spokesman Brigadier General Mohammad Akraminia has said that the army and other armed forces of the country have got fully ready for a potential confrontation with the enemy if in case of aggression.

Rear Admiral Irani:

Iran authority, armed force depends on people participation

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Iran’s Army Navy Force Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has said that the authority of the country, Islamic Establishment and armed forces strictly hinges on participation of people on important arenas.

Iran suspends public disclosure of new defense achievements

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense has halted the public unveiling of its defense achievements due to security considerations, according to the ministry’s spokesperson.

Iran's defense minister in Baku for talks

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, is visiting Baku to hold talks with top Azerbaijani officials.

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.