Defense Power

Senior IRGC general:

Iran fully prepared to counter any threat to its borders

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – Commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters Brigadier General Ali Abdollahi says that Iran’s armed forces are at their highest level of readiness and fully capable of confronting any threat against the borders.

Defense minister:

Iran enhances defense products compared to 12-day war time

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that the country's defense productions is now higher than the level it was at the time of the 12-day imposed war in terms of quantity and quality.

Army official says;

Iran strengthening military capabilities in all domains

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army for Coordination Affairs said that the country is constantly strengthening military capabilities in all domains, stressing that it remains a permanent strategic directive.

IRGC spokesman says;

Iran response to Israel shattered all enemy calculations

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Naeini said the enemy’s assumptions during the 12-day imposed war were completely disrupted by national unity and the strength of Iran’s armed forces.

Iran pavilion named top foreign exhibitor at PIMEC exhibition

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The pavilion of Iran’s defense ministry was introduced as the best foreign exhibitor at Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC 2025) and a statue was awarded to Iran’s military representative.

Captain Eskandari:

Iran, Pakistan defense capabilities complement each other

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Head of the delegation of Iranian Armed Forces at Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC 2025) Captain Dariush Eskandari says that the military and defense capabilities are complement each other.

IRGC now far more prepared than during 12-day war

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Pakpour told parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission that the IRGC is currently at “the peak of power and readiness,” surpassing its preparedness during the 12-day war with Israel.

Iran, Belarus discuss deeper air force, air defense coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – Military officials from Iran and the Republic of Belarus discussed the deeper cooperation n the field of air force and air defense.

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's foreign ministry summons European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors and heads of European missions in Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over the European Union’s interventionist stance on Persian Gulf issues.

Iran slams PGCC–EU allegations on its sovereignty, defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the interventionist and unfounded claims raised in the joint statement of PGCC and EU, including the claims on the trio islands and interference in defense issues.

Enemy using psychological warfare to disrupt lives: MoD

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Reacting to the transfer of US military equipment to the region and media speculation about the potential outbreak of war, Iran’s defense minister said enemy constantly talking about attack to disrupt lives of Iranian people.

Major General Mousavi:

Iran fully prepared to combat any aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Iranian military forces are fully prepared to respond decisively to any threat or act of aggression, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said.

MoD spox:

No power has right to meddle in Iran’s missile capability

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The spokesperson for the Iranian Defense Ministry stresses preserving domestic capabilities, adding that no power in the world has the right to interfere in the missile capabilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

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.

Parl. commission approves plan to boost Iran's defense power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a proposal to increase military spending and build up the country’s defense capabilities, its spokesman said on Sunday.

Iran Parliament backs progress of missile, defense industries

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament on Wednesday issued a statement backing the continued development of the country’s missile and defense sectors, calling for full allocation of resources to strengthen national defense.

During 12-day war;

21 Israeli sites destroyed by Iranian strikes

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The head of Iran’s Basij Organization said that during the recent 12-day war, Iran managed to destroy 21 strategic sites of the Israeli regime and has now completed a precise target bank with accuracy of less than one meter.

Army chief:

Iran ready to counter any threat at all levels

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami said the Armed Forces, guided by the Leader, stand fully prepared to defend the nation and neutralize enemy plots.

MoD:

Iran’s defense readiness increased since June war

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the country's Armed Forces have significantly improved their readiness and capabilities since the recent 12-day war.

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.

MoD statement:

Iran to give crushing response to any act of adventurism

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Ministry of Defense says that the armed forces of the country will give a crushing blow to the enemy in case of any new act of adventurism in the region.

Major General Mousavi:

Enhancing defensive military power key to national security

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi says that strengthening the defensive-military power is the key to the national security.

Senior MP:

Iran parliament to advance bill to strengthen armed forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has said that the Parliament and the government are taking serious steps towards strengthening armed forces, adding that a bill to strengthen the defense capabilities will advance in the parliament.

Setting up National Defense Council in Iran approved

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has approved setting up the National Defense Council within the framework of Article 176 of the Iranian Constitution.

Russia's navy cmdr.:

Enhancing Iran-Russia defense power main aim of CASAREX drill

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – A commander of the Russian naval fleet says that strengthening the defense power of Iran and Russia is the main aim of launching joint rescue and maritime security drill entitled “CASAREX 2025”.

French minister warns against underestimating Iran's strategic capabilities

TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu has acknowledged Iran’s deep strategic and technological capacity, cautioning Western policymakers against underestimating the country’s capabilities.