Iran Defense Ministry

De-escalation viable only after US withdrawal from region: Hatami

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami told his Japanese counterpart Tarō Kōno that tensions in the region will be resolved once the US ends its occupationist and interventionist presence in the region.

Iran’s deterrent power impenetrable, invincible: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force says the country’s military and security power is impenetrable and invincible, thanks to the numerous achievements in the defense sector.

Brig. Gen. Hatami:

Iran Defense Ministry looks inside for all needed military assets

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said Thu. that his ministry has no need to look outside the borders for procuring all kinds of defensive equipment needed on the battleground.

Defense minister:

“Westerners are major elements behind instability, insecurity in the region”

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – “Powers from beyond the region and their profit-seeking interference are the main elements behind instability and insecurity in the region”, Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Monday.

Resistance of Iranians has disappointed enemies: Deputy Defense minister

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Deputy Defense Minister for Educational Affairs Abutaleb Shafaghat has said that the resilience of the Iranian people has angered and let down the enemies.

1st Intl. Humanitarian Demining Training Center opens in Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The First International Humanitarian Demining Training Center was inaugurated in Tehran on Tue. in the presence of Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

‘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.

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.

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' plots to fail after Iran economy stops dependency on oil: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says that the Iranian economy will do well under sanctions by putting an end to oil-dependence.

Defense min. to Syrian counterpart:

Iran’s principal policy is to preserve regional peace, security

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says Tehran’s main policy is to preserve sustainable peace and security in the region.

Defense minister inaugurates production line of military vehicle batteries

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami inaugurated on Saturday the production line of advanced military batteries.

Iranian, Turkish defense ministers meet in Ankara for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami met with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar in Ankara on Monday.

Iranian start-ups to expand activities in defense sector: VP

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Vice-President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari announced on Saturday that Iranian start-ups and knowledge-based firms are to improve their activities in domestic defense sector.

Defense Ministry signs MoU to develop new products

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today between Iran’s Defense Ministry and Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology to boost cooperation for building new defense products in different fields.

Iran unveils homegrown drone 'Kian' with pinpoint accuracy

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran has unveiled a new generation of homegrown jet-powered drone dubbed ‘Kian’ which could hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.

More practical defense achievements hidden from enemies: top Iranian cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Brigadier General Mohammad Hossein Dadras highlighted the growing advances in the country’s defense sector, saying the enemies are not aware of Iran’s hidden military achievements.

MPs appreciate MoD for developing Bavar-373 air defense system

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian lawmakers appreciated the efforts of Defense Ministry for manufacturing the long-range Bavar-373 air defense system using domestic capabilities.

Iran to unveil new homegrown air defense system

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – A senior Iranian military commander said the country is set to unveil a new domestically-produced air defense system in the near future.

Iran to stun enemies in case of any aggression: Dep. Def. Min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said that some of the defense achievements of Iranian forces are not reflected in the media due to security reasons but Iran will stun enemies in case they commit any stupid mistake.

Iran attains tech. to build advanced laser cannons: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Shahrokh Shahram said that Iran has gained the technical know-how to produce and use advanced laser cannons to protect the country’s vital centers.

Deputy defense min.:

Iran has attained self-sufficiency in aerospace industry

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Ghasem Taghizadeh said on Friday that Islamic Republic of Iran has attained full independency in the aerospace industry.

Armed Forces strongly support Iran’s foreign policy: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that Armed Forces of the country support foreign policy with all its might.

Navy’s achievements strategic, deterrent: cmd.

TEHRAN, Aug. 2 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Wednesday that the achievements of Iranian Navy have been strategic and deterrent during the recent past years and have made the country independent form foreigners in designing and manufacturing naval equipment.