Iran Defense Ministry

Iran, Belarus ink MoU to strengthen bilateral defense coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Belarus signed a cooperation document to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation on Wednesday.

Iran’s defense minister travels to Belarus to discuss coop.

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh arrived in Belarus late Tuesday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of the mutual interest.

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Russian missile experts visit Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Several senior Russian missile specialists have reportedly visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defence cooperation with Moscow.

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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 Aviation Ind. Org. applies knowledge-base firms know-how

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Aviation Industries Organization, affiliated to the Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Afshin Khajehfard says that his organization has worked with a large network of the knowledge-based companies.

Iran manufactures over 90% of own defense equipment

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says Iran produces over 90% of its own defense equipment.

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Enemy's rudeness to draw Iran severe response

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh cautioned the enemies that any rude action against Iran will trigger the country’s harsh reaction.

Iran to unveil new defense systems

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh announced that the country is set to unveil new defense systems in the near future.

Iran unveils new generation of Bavar-373 air defence system

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – During the Iranian President's visit to the missile achievements exhibition of the defense ministry, images of the Bavar-373 air defense system were displayed for the first time.

Iran MoD plans to build 2.8 MW of solar, wind plants

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Defense Minister for Industrial Research Affairs announced that the ministry will cooperate with the Energy Ministry of Energy to build power plants to produce 2.8 MW of solar and wind energy across the country.

Iran displays defense achievements at Vietnam Defense Expo

TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Iran is showcasing its defense achievements at Vietnam International Defense Expo 2024, an international defense exhibition held in Hanoi from December 19 to 22.

Iran has high potential to build passenger plane: MoD spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iran’s Defense Ministry Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik said that Iran has high potential and capability to build passenger plane.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.