Iran Defense Ministry

Iran, Venezuela stress broadening ties in science, technology

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – Officials from Iran and Venezuela emphasized the need for expanding relations in the fields of science and technology.

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Iran seeks to expand economic ties with Venezuela

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.

Pakistan hails Iran’s military achievements, defense progress

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Pakistan's Minister of Defense Khawaja Muhammad Asif has praised Iran's homegrown achievements in the military sector as a "source of pride."

Iran's defense minister meets Syrian president in Damascus

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Defense Brigadier General Azizi Nasirzadeh, who is on a visit to Syria, met and held talks with the Arab state's president Bashar Assad on Sunday.

Defense minister:

Iran to respond to Israel even if it throws arrow in a desert

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – Iran would respond to any Israeli aggression against its soil, even if the action is as tiny and ineffective as throwing an arrow toward one of the country's deserts, the Iranian defense chief says.

Israel violated all intl. laws with US support: Defense min.

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran's defense minister stated that the Israeli regime has violated all the international laws that are established for human rights and justice.

Defense Ministry spox:

Martyring Hezbollah chief to make Resistance Front stronger

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Defense Ministry Spokesman Brigadier General Reza Talainik said that Israeli assassination of Secretary General of Lebanon’s Hezbollah Resistance Movement Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah will make the Resistance Front stronger.

Iran defense min. urges Muslim states to cut ties with Israel

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh urges the governments of Muslim countries to cut off diplomatic relations with Israel, expel its ambassadors and impose sanctions on the criminal Zionist regime.

Iran defense minister:

Iran-Syria cooperation to result in Zionist regime's defeat

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister has told his Syrian counterpart that the cooperation between the two countries should continue as it will definitely lead to the defeat of the Zionist regime.

Iran 'closely monitoring' Israeli threats: Air Defense cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian Air Defense Force is closely monitoring the activities of adversaries, including the Israeli regime, as the force enjoys the highest level of readiness, says its commander.

Ashtiani appointed deputy Chief of Staff of Iran Armed Forces

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has been appointed as deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.

Iran Defense minister:

Responding to emerging, complex threats priority

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that responding to emerging and complex threats would be a priority for his ministry.

Defense official:

Iran's defense industry becomes unsanctionable

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The defense industry of the Islamic Republic of Iran has become unsanctionable, the deputy coordinator of Iran's defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Defense chief nominee briefs plans for Iran defense progress

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh, who has been picked by Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, to run the Ministry of Defense, has presented parliament with his proposals for further development of the country’s defense sector.

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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.

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Iran's export of military products, services tripled

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran's defense minister says that the country's export of military products and services has tripled over the past 33 months.

Iran expanding lithium battery production capacity

TEHRAN, Jul. 10 (MNA) – Iran is planning to expand its home-grown infrastructure for production of lithium batteries to respond to the electrification needs in its automotive sector, a senior official in the country’s defense ministry announced.

EU sanctions Iran's defense minister

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The European Union has imposed new sanctions on a number of Iranian individuals and entities for their alleged role in the "transfer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Russia."

Defense official:

Iran plans to increase export of defense products by 50%

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – A senior Iranian defense official says the Islamic Republic plans to increase the export of its defense products by 50%.

Defense minister Ashtiani:

Iran-India defense cooperation to benefit regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says the promotion of Iran's defense and military cooperation with India can help improve security and stability in the region.

To attend SCO meeting;

Iran's defense minister departs for Kazakhstan

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani left Tehran for Astana to participate in the SCO meeting of defense ministers.

Defense min. inaugurates major industrial batteries factory

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani opened the construction a production line of lithium batteries and different types of sealed batteries at "the energy resource development organization" of the defense ministry

Iran army Bell-212 helicopters equipped with Sonar

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – The Bell 212 helicopters of the Iranian Army Navy were equipped with sonar and 114 vertical missiles.

Iran, Qatar defense ministers hold meeting in Doha

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani met and held talks with his Qatari counterpart Khalid bin Mohammad Al Attiyah in Doha on Monday.

Intel. ministry conducts massive operation against Mossad

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Iran's intelligence ministry has issued a statement over a massive operation carried out against the Israeli regime's spy agency, Mossad.

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Future satellite carriers to put 15-ton cargoes into orbit

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Ministry says the country has long-term plans to develop satellite launch vehicles capable of putting cargoes weighing up to 15 tons into orbit.

Iran's defense minister:

Assassination of Hamas official to haunt US in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister warned the US to brace itself for the consequences of the Israeli assassination of the Deputy Chief of the Political Bureau of Hamas Saleh al-Arouri.

Defence min. hopes for Gaza ceasefire at start of 2024

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister congratulated his counterparts in 39 countries of the world at the beginning of the New Year, expressing hope for the establishment of a ceasefire and aiding the oppressed people of Gaza.

Iran to arm jet trainer with guided munitions

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s homegrown jet trainer ‘Yasin’ will be furnished with a range of guided weapons allowing it to carry out close air support operations.