Defense Power

‘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.

Foreign military attaches visit exhibition of downed intruding drones

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Military attaches of some 20 countries visited on Sunday an exhibition in Tehran, dubbed 'Hunting Vultures', which showcases foreign intruding drones which have been captured by Iranian armed forces during the past years.

IRGC Aerospace chief:

Iran observing a turning point in military equipment production

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – A top commander at the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps praised Iran’s “great defense achievements” in the past years, saying the country is experiencing a turning point in military equipment production.

Iran to put weather satellite ‘Tolou’ in orbit soon: deputy defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigade General Ghasem Taghizadeh said on Saturday that Iran will soon launch weather satellite ‘Tolou’ (sunrise) to its orbit using domestic carrier rockets.

IRGC chief cmdr.:

Iran has attained self-regenerating stage in defense field

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said that Islamic Republic of Iran has presently reached to its self-regenerating stage in defense area.

Iran, Pakistan discuss defense coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan and Pakistan’s Minister for Defence Production stressed the strengthening bilateral relations and expanding defense cooperation between two countries.

Shattering blow would await aggressors: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A top Iranian commander warned that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be retaliated with a harsh response that would make the enemies regret their move.

Enemies to suffer from consequences of any miscalculation, warns Army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi warned that any miscalculation by enemies will be detrimental to themselves as well as to some other regional countries.

Iran continues building missile tunnels 24/7: IRGC

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps commander said that the process of digging underground missile cities has never stopped in the past 35 years.

Destroying Israeli regime 'an achievable goal', says IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said that the Islamic Republic has "prepared the capability" to remove the Israeli regime from the map of the world.

Iran’s concealed power much greater than what's been revealed: IRGC

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – A senior IRGC commander said that the power of the Islamic Republic is much greater than what has been revealed so far, adding that Iran is ready for all probable situations in the region.

Saudis seeking to ‘save face’ by blaming ‘powerful’ Iran for Aramco attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Saudi Arabia’s pointed finger at Iran for Aramco attacks is a bid to save their face.

Enemies recognize Iran’s deterrence power: IRGC deputy

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi said on Friday that “enemies are aware of the Islamic Republic’s deterrence power and know that negative consequences of any aggression to Iran is more than its benefits.”

Defense min.:

All Iranian officials in consensus over enhancement of missile power

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian officials all share the common view and position that the country's defensive and missile power should be improved, Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday.

Iran owes its defense power to Sacred Defense years: Ayatollah Jannati

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Ayatollah Ahmad Jannati, chairman of the Assembly of Experts, said that without the eight years of Sacred Defense, Iran would not have had today’s defense power.

Any aggression on Iran to result in 'destruction, captivity' of aggressors, warns chief cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – An Iranian top commander Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri warned that any act of aggression against Iran would result in the aggressors being either destroyed or taken captive.

Brig. Gen. Nasirzadeh:

Armed forces to hold aerial parade in southern Iran on Sunday

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh announced Friday that the Iranian Armed Forces are to stage aerial parades in Bandar Abbas, southern Iran on September 22.

Enemy doesn’t dare attack Iran: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said enemies do not dare face Iran as they are aware of the country’s power.

Defense Minister dismisses Iran’s involvement in Yemeni raids

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami dismissed accusations of Iran’s involvement in recent Yemeni attacks at oil facilities of Saudi Arabia.

DAFOOS seeking peace, ready for war: head

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Head of the Iranian Army Command and General Staff College (DAFOOS) General Hossein Valivand said on Monday that “at DAFOOS we practice preparedness for war but our message is to preserve peace”.