Iran's Minister of Defense

We must be constantly prepared to defend the country: MoD

TEHRAN, Oct. 3 (MNA) – The Iranian Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has emphasized that people should be aware of the enemy's psychological warfare, stressing the constant preparedness of armed forces to defend the country.

BRICS, SCO can counter Western unilateralism

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister said international organizations like the SCO and BRICS can serve as effective alternatives to counter Western unilateralism and form new regional alliances.

MoD Gen. Nasirzadeh:

Iran to resort to new military hardware if aggression renewed

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – “If the enemy resorts to another aggression, we will certainly deploy equipment that has not been deployed yet,” according to the Iranian Defense Minister General Aziz Nasirzadeh.

Iran intel. forces burst Mossad's invincibility bubble: MoD

TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has congratulated Iranian intelligence forces on their success in the recent counterintelligence operation against the Israeli regime, saying that Mossad's invincibility bubble was burst.

Iran opposes any change in international borders

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – The Defense Minister termed preserving territorial integrity and stability of regional borders among the unchangeable principles of Iran's policy.

Iran's defense chief calls Israel symbol of state terrorism

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Referring to Israel’s brutal killings of Palestinians and Lebanese people amid the silence of international organizations, Defense Minister Brigadier-General Aziz Nasirzadeh says Israel has become a symbol of state terrorism.

Some Arab media claim Saudi defense minister to visit Iran

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman will visit Tehran on Thursday, according to Arab media in the region.

Iran, Tajikistan stress enhancing defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The defense ministers of Iran and the Republic of Tajikistan on Tuesday emphasized developing defense cooperation and cooperation in fighting against terrorism.

To strengthen ties;

Iran, Tajikistan defense ministers meet in Tehran (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister hosted his Tajik counterpart in Tehran on his first official visit since the formation of Iran’s 14th administration.

Defense minister:

Iran exports military equipment to 30 countries

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Major General Aziz Nasirzadeh announced that the Islamic Republic of Iran is now exporting military equipment to 30 countries worldwide.

Iran defense minister pays tribute to Simon Bolivar

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has paid respect to the late Venezuelan politician, Simon Bolivar, by visiting his tomb.

Iran defense minister arrives in Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh has arrived in Damascus, Syria.

Defense minister says;

Iran's export of military products quadrupled in past 3 years

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran's exports of military products have quadrupled within the past 3 years, according to Iran's defense minister.

Iranian Defense Minister:

Terrorist attacks result of West support for terrorists

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that the terrorist attacks are the result of the Western countries' support for the terrorists.

Iran defense minister:

US, Israel seek to escalate crisis, tension in region

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that Washington and Tel Aviv are escalating crisis and tension in the West Asia region to deflect the world's attention from their crimes in Gaza Strip.

Iran ready for security talks with Saudi Arabia: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that the country is ready to hold security and defense talks with Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf littoral states.

Iran fully monitors whole region: defense minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has dismissed the US accusations against Iran, saying that Iran fully monitors the entire region.

'Tehran-Ankara cooperation helps boost regional stability'

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – The cooperation between Iran and Turkey can help enhance the stability in the region, Iran's Defense Minister said.

Iran defense min. stress increased coop. with Tajik president

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has held a meeting with Emomali Rahmon, President of Tajikistan in Dushanbe to discuss bilateral relations and defense cooperation between the two nations.

Defense minister:

Iran to unveil new advanced home-made air defense system

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says Iran plans to showcase a new advanced air defense system in the near future.

Gen. Bagheri, Russia's Defense Minister hold talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces and Russia's Defense Minister held talks in the capital city of the Islamic Republic on Tuesday.

Gen. Bagheri:

Top military powers seek Iran's defense achievements

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – General Mohammad Bagheri said Monday that Iran's defense power is not acquired through reverse engineering, adding that big military powers now request to benefit from Iranian defense achievements.

Iran defense min.:

Lasting peace among goals pursued in 4-party talks in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister says achieving lasting peace and security topped the agenda of the four-party talks in Moscow between the defense ministers and intelligence chiefs of Russia, Syria, Turkey, and Iran.

Four defense ministers stress fighting terrorism in Syria

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – The defense ministers of Russia, Iran, Syria and Turkey stressed the necessity of fighting against all forms of terrorist threats, ISIL and other extremist groups in Syria.

Most mined areas in Iran cleared: defense minister

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – The defense minister said Iran has cleared the bulk of mined lands in the country relying on its internal capabilities and resources.

Iran defense min. congrats new Chinese counterpart on post

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani in a message congratulated Li Shangfu on his appointment as Chinese defense minister.

Iran defense exports increased fivefold: MoD

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that the production of defense products has increased threefold and their exports have increased fivefold.

Defense min.:

Iran-Venezuela relations grown in recent years

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – The relations between Iran and Venezuela have grown in the framework of the 20-year development roadmap of the two countries in recent years, said the head of the Joint Economic Commission of Iran and Venezuela.

Iran unveils 'Sayyad 4B' missile

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – A new solid-propellant missile paired with Iran’s homegrown air defense system ‘Bavar-373’ was unveiled in a ceremony on Sunday.

Parl. speaker:

Defense industry increased effective deterrence power in Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that defense industry has increased the effective deterrence power in the country.