Defense Power

Iran’s deterrent power impenetrable, invincible: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force says the country’s military and security power is impenetrable and invincible, thanks to the numerous achievements in the defense sector.

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.

Iranian Navy to build heavy destroyer: Rear Admiral Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy has planned to manufacture a new heavy destroyer weighing over 5,000 tons in a bid to bolster the country’s defense might in the naval missions, says the Navy chief.

Iranian Navy to equip all destroyers with VLS: chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said the force is equipping two destroyers with vertical launch systems (VLS) and is planning to install the system on all its frigates in the future.

Iran successfully launches new homegrown air defense system

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iran has successfully tested a domestically-designed and -manufactured air defense system capable of simultaneously destroying six incoming hostile targets.

Top IRGC chief warns US against taking ‘irresponsible acts’ in region

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – A top commander at Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) warned the US against taking any irresponsible measure in the region for the sake of its troops’ safety.

Battle to continue till surrender of the Arrogance: Army Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi said that the battle against dominating powers will go on till they give in.

Area of air defense drill a simulation of Persian Gulf: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Army Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard said that the ongoing air defense drill in Semnan province is a simulation of the situation in the Persian Gulf.

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.

Home-grown laser air defense systems in production line: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said that Iran is now mass producing laser weapons to defend its air from drones.

Iran biggest missile power in Middle East: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran holds the very first ranking in the field of missile technology among the Middle Eastern countries, thanks to the tireless efforts of its experts and scientists, the chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Tuesday.

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.

Details on downed drone to be revealed after full retrieval of its wreckage: Army chief

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army said the details about the origin and the target of an unidentified drone that was shot down by the force on Friday will be announced after other parts of the unmanned aerial vehicle are collected.

General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran:

Sanctioning armed forces 'worthless', shows US desperation vis-à-vis Iran

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – The General Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran has described the US move in sanctioning the General Staff and some Iranian individuals as a propaganda show and a worthless action which showed US desperation vis-à-vis Iran.

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.

Upgraded reconnaissance drone delivered to Iranian Army

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – In line with the efforts to bolster Iran’s defensive power, an upgraded version of the homegrown ‘Farpad’ drone – a hand-launched reconnaissance aerial vehicle– has been delivered to the Iranian Army’s operation units, says the commander of Army Ground Force.

‘Yasin’ fighter jet production line to be launched soon

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Chairman of Iran Aviation Industry Organization of the Ministry of Defense (MoD) Brigadier General Abdolkarim Bani-Tarafi said that the production line of homegrown ‘Yasin’ fighter jet will be launched in the near future.

Homegrown 'Yasin' fighter jet proved ineffectiveness of sanctions: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. the Iranian developed ‘Yasin’ fighter jet has proved the ineffectiveness of US sanctions on the country.

Hatami underlines nanotechnology’s role in Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that great achievements of Iranian scientists in the field of nanotechnology play a significant role in boosting Iran’s defense power.

Iran’s resistance against enemies knows no limits: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that no limits can be considered for Iran’s resistance against its enemies.

Enemies pleading to be rescued from quagmire of Yemen: Fadavi

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that enemies are stuck in the quagmire of Yemen and other countries of Resistance, pleading to be rescued.

Brig. Gen. Abdollahi:

Iran’ military achievements among best in globe

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Armed Forces Deputy Chief of Staff for Coordination Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi said Iran's weaponry and defense equipment are at the same level as those of top world countries.

No country has right to intervene in fate of Iranian nation, says IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that no country has the right to intervene in the fate of the Iranian nation.

Iran’s defense achievements enjoy modern technologies: Salami

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that achievements of Iranian armed forces in the defense sector are based on modern technologies.

Iran’s defense achievements fuels fear in enemies’ heart: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – “Iran’s achievements in the defense sector has filled the heart of enemies with fear,” industry Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras said on Tuesday.

Iran at peak of power: IRGC deputy

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Referring to US acknowledgment of Iran’s defense power, the Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said that Iran is now at the peak of power despite enemies’ undermining efforts.