Iran's Minister of Defense

Bright future drawn ahead of Iran defense industry: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Commander Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Mousavi said that bright and rosy future awaits the defense industry of the country.

US troops withdrawal to contribute to Iraq security

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami points to the need for withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, noting that the measure will boost the country’s security.

Iran MoD blames foreign intervention for regional instability

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has said that intervention by powers beyond the region is the root cause of the threats against regional stability.

Tajik defense min. arrives in Iran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Tajikistan Minister of Defense Col. General Sherali Mirzo arrived in Tehran on Tuesday at the official invitation of his Iranian counterpart Brigadier General Amir Hatami to discuss bilateral relations.

Defense Ministry unveils indigenous weapons

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry unveiled seven rifles and shotguns, including an assault rifle called Masaf, on Sunday.

Iran self-reliant in arms production: Defense Minister

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said the country has gained self-sufficiency in the majority of its arms industry, thanks to the incessant efforts of its young military experts.

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Anti-armor, air defense missiles range, speed to be increased

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Referring to the inauguration of the center for manufacturing solid fuel, Iran’s Defense Minister said that it can effectively increase the range and speed of surface-to-surface anti-tank missiles and low altitude air defense.

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'Zol-Jannah' satellite carrier proves Iran's scientific power

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the Zol-Jannah combined satellite carrier proved the scientific power of the country.

Iran defense minister meets with Indian counterpart

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has met with his Indian counterpart to discuss a wide range of bilateral, regional, and international issues.

Iran-India relations enjoy of paramount importance: MoD

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the relationship between Islamic Republic of Iran and India is of special significance.

World's ambassadors sign Memorial Book of Martyr Fakhrizadeh

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – A number high-ranking officials of the world condemned the assassination of Martyr Mohsen Fakhrizadeh by signing the Memorial Book of the Iranian top nuclear scientist at the presence of Defence Minister Hatami.

Defense min. vows Iran's cooperation to rebuild Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense stressed the determination of Iran to continue cooperation with Syria in the reconstruction phase of this country.

Iranian, Iraqi military officials hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces met and held talks with the Iraqi Minister of Defense on Sunday in Tehran.

Iraqi defense min. to visit Iran for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Iraqi Minister of Defense Juma Inad Saadoun will visit Islamic Republic of Iran on Saturday Nov. 14 at the head of a high-ranking delegation of military commanders.

Iran has made great achievements in satellites fields: Hatami

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Islamic Republic of Iran has made great achievements in the fields of satellites and satellite carriers.

Armed forces, main pillar of country's progress: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran is the main element of power-creating, development and progress of the country.

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Iran retain right to prosecute Gen. Soleimani's assassinators

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the right to prosecute the assassinators of Martyr Soleimani remains in force.

Iran opens largest industrial batteries’ production complex

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s largest industrial batteries’ production unit was inaugurated on Sunday in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Russia calls Iran as its friend, partner, ally

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Iranian ambassador, Russian Deputy Minister of Defense Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin called Iran as a friend, partner and ally of his country.

Indian defense min. hails fruitful talk with Iranian minister

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh described the meeting with Iranian counterpart very fruitful meeting.

Iranian, Indian defense ministers hold meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met and held talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on Sunday morning in Tehran.

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90% of armed forces' weapons needs supplied domestically

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said that more than 90 percent of the armed forces' weapons needs have been supplied domestically and the remaining 10 percent would not have a decisive impact on the country's defense power.

Iran-Russia coop. has wide capacities incl. arms trade

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami pointed to the high potential of military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation.

Iran is Russia's strategic partner: Russian Defense Min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Min. Sergey Shoygu referred to the join strategical, regional and international goals and interests between Tehran and Moscow, underlining the developing mutual defense cooperation between the two sides.

Iran-Russia military coop. ‘positive, progressive’: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that military cooperation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation is ‘positive and progressive’.

Iran to export weapons after sanctions lift: defense minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Islamic Republic of Iran will export weapons and arms after sanctions imposed against the country are lifted.