Iran's Minister of Defense

Hatami:

Leader’s guidance foils US plots in region

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that the Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s guidance neutralized US plots which were after destabilizing the region.

Defense Min.:

US gathered, equipped terrorists to capture major parts of Syria, Iraq

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister said Sat. that the United States gathered terrorist from around the world and armed them to the point that they took over most regions of Syria and Iraq.

New destroyer, submarines to join Iranian navy: MoD

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that two Ghadir-class submarines and one Sahand destroyer will join the Iranian navy in the next three days.

Defense Ministry unveils 3 achievements in aviation sector

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami unveiled on Mon. three achievements in the aviation sector, including a 212 emergency helicopter and a Fokker 100 engine combustion chamber.

Iran unveils anti-mine armored military vehicle ‘Toufan’

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – A mine-resistant armored military vehicle ‘Toufan’, manufactured by Defense Industries Organization (DIO), was unveiled on Tuesday and delivered to the IRGC Ground Forces.

Current situation in Iran far better than that of previous sanctions era: MoD

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Iran’s current conditions are substantially better than that of the previous era under sanctions, before signing the Nuclear Deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action).

Iran always focuses on missile power as top priority: Hatami

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that Iran’s permanent priority is its missile power and detailed plans have been developed in this regard.

MoD:

Kosar jet to be delivered to Air Force in mass

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that Kosar fighter/trainer jets will be soon delivered to the Air Force of Iran’s Army.

Hatami warns of emerging Hitlers due to inaction against law violations

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that if the world does not adopt measures against international law violations, new Hitlers will emerge.

Defense min.:

Iran to give tough response to terrorists

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran will give a tough response to terrorists who killed a dozen number of military staff and civilians yesterday in southern city of Ahvaz, Khuzestan province.

Hatami visits China’s Astronaut Training Center

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and his accompanied delegation paid visit to Beijing-based Astronaut Research and Training Center of China on Saturday.

Defense min.:

US creates chaos in international system

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) –The United States has created chaos in the international system and uses any means, including terrorist groups, to achieve its goals, said Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Saturday.

Iran not abandoned any attempt to ensure security of region: Hatami

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister said that the Islamic Republic of Iran has not abandoned any attempt to provide the region with security.

Hatami describes Iran-China defense coop. ‘strategic’

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that defense cooperation between Iran and China is long and strategic.

Iranian defense minister to visit China

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami will head a high-ranking delegation to China in a near future, according to the public relations department of the ministry.

Iranian defense min.:

Resistance, sacrifices made by ‘Holy Shrine Defenders’ curb foreign plots

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami praised the Holy Shrine Defenders as well as Syrian Army and people for their resistance and struggles to curb domination systems and their allies.

Iran, Syria sign technical, defense coop. agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and his Syrian counterpart General Ali Abdullah Ayyoub signed a bilateral agreement to develop military and defense cooperation between Tehran and Damascus.

Deputy defense min.

Bavar-373 air defense system undergoing final tests

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iranian designed long-range mobile air defense system ‘Bavar-373’ is undergoing final tests and will become operational in the near future, deputy defense minister Brig. Gen. Talaei-Nik said Monday.

US, allies spent $500bn to destabilize region: defense minister

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics, criticized US destabilizing role in the Middle East region.

Defense min.:

Iranian nation to transform sanctions into stepping stones

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami says that the current situation of Iran in the wake of US pullout from the nuclear deal can have benefits for the nation.

Defense minister opens air-to-air missiles production line

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The mass production line of an indigenous air-to-air missile opened in Tehran on Monday with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami attending the event.

Iran says will not hesitate to enhance defensive capabilities

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support, said on Wednesday that Iran will keep improving its defensive and military capabilities, regardless of enemies' pressure.

Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security: defense minister

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister said in a joint press conference with his Afghan counterpart that Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security, vowing to spare no efforts in the fight against terrorism.

No foreign power able to raise threats against Iran: MoD

TEHRAN, May. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran’s defensive power is at a level that no foreign power is able to pose threats against the country.

Iran’s defense min.:

Iran sends message of peace, friendship to regional countries

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met with an Omani military delegation during which he expressed Iran’s readiness to create a positive, constructive atmosphere in the region.

Iran's defense min.:

Iran’s response to Zionists’ plots might surprise them

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has reacted to Netanyahu’s latest propaganda show, warning the Israeli regime to stop plotting as Iran’s response will surprise them.

Defense ministry resolute to set up peace in Makran region

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logiscal Support, said that defense ministry is willful to complete gas pipeline in the Makran region to establish peace in the area.

Interventionists unable to undermine Iran-Iraq relations: Def. Min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support reassured that bilateral ties between Iran and Iraq will not get affected by the wicked acts of interventionists.

Iran, Iraq sign industrial coop. MoU

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami and Iraqi Industry Minister Mohammed Shyaa al-Sudani signed an MoU on Thursday to develop industrial relations between Iran and Iraq.

Quadrilateral coalition effective in fall of ISIL in Iraq: defense min.

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – Brigadier General Amir Hatami, Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support said on Thursday that the Quadrilateral coalition of  Iran, Iraq, Russia, and Syria was very effective in eradicating ISIL in Iraq.