Iran Missile Program

Ghalibaf:

National security, defense power not subject to talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Iran's Parliament speaker says that Tehran in no way would negotiate its national security, defensive capabilities, or its legitimate right to progress.

Armed forces spokesman says;

Iran missile program continues to grow stronger than ever

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Senior spokesman for the Iranian armed forces says that the country’s missile capabilities continue to advance daily, emphasizing that Iran is stronger today than it was yesterday, and will be stronger tomorrow.

IRGC general says;

Iran not to limit missiles range; progress will continue

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) emphasized that the IRGC’s defense capabilities remain advanced and will continue to grow.

US sanctions 32 Iran-related individuals, entities

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – The United States Treasury Department has announced new sanctions on 32 individuals and entities based in Iran and other countries in a bid to curb Iran's progress in drone and missiles fields.

Who is father of Iran’s missile program?

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) –Today, November 12, marks the 14th anniversary of the martyrdom of Hassan Tehrani Moqaddam, known as the ‘father of Iran’s missile program’ and a visionary military strategist who was ahead of his time.

IRGC adviser:

Martyr Tehrani Moqaddam built Iran’s missile power from zero

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Martyr Tehrani Moqaddam elevated Iran’s missile capabilities from zero to a high level of strength by leveraging local expertise and reverse engineering, Chief adviser to Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps says.

Iran releases first Hebrew documentary about war (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s Tasnim News Agency has released the country’s first-ever Hebrew-language documentary, “Missiles Over Bazan,” offering a strategic narrative of the hidden confrontation between Iran and Israel during the 12-day war.

General Jalali:

Missile towns symbol of Iran passive defense strength

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali says that underground missile towns are a sign of the success of the passive defense model against enemy threats.

IRGC cmdr. says Iran missile arsenal untouched in 12-day war

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander has stated that the country’s missile and defense infrastructure remained fully intact after the 12-day war, saying “not even a scratch the size of a fly’s feather” was made on Iran’s missiles.

Leader's representative:

Iran's missile progresses result of natl. self-credence

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Leader’s representative at Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili has emphasized the defense independence of Iran, noting that Iran’s missile progresses is the result of self-credence.

Senior cleric:

Iran's defense capabilities not anyone’s business

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader says that Iran's defense capabilities are not anyone’s business and the country will not wait for anyone’s approval regarding this issue.

Iran's foreign ministry summons European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors and heads of European missions in Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over the European Union’s interventionist stance on Persian Gulf issues.

Iran's offensive power 10 times more than 12-day war time

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says that Iranian armed forces are more than 10 times powerful in the offensive as compared to the last 12-day war with the Zionist regime and the United States.

Ghalibaf:

Negotiations West’s tool to strip Iran’s missile power

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker says Western powers abused negotiations to intensify pressure aimed at dismantling Iran’s missile capabilities.

Larijani ridicules call for lowering range of Iran missiles

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s top security official says Tehran is not opposed to negotiations if they serve the country’s interests, while rejecting the call from Washington to reduce the range of Iran's missile to below 5,00 km.

Iran not to reduce its missile capabilities: Spokeswoman

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran does not ask for approval regarding its missile capabilities, nor will it scale them back, the Iranian Government Spokeswoman said, stressing that the security of Iranian nation is non-negotiable.

Yemen conducts missile attack on occupied territories

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The local media in occupied territories on Wednesday reported Yemeni missile attack on the Zionist regime's targets.

General Pourdastan:

Iran to use weapons other than missiles in potential war

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The head of the Strategic Studies and Research Center of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army General Ahmad Reza Pourdastan says that other arms other than missiles will be used in any future war with the Israeli regime.

Parl. commission approves plan to boost Iran's defense power

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission has tabled a proposal to increase military spending and build up the country’s defense capabilities, its spokesman said on Sunday.

MoD:

Iran’s defense readiness increased since June war

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The Defense Ministry spokesperson said that the country's Armed Forces have significantly improved their readiness and capabilities since the recent 12-day war.

Iran stands 'at the peak of its deterrence power': IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour has said that the Islamic Republic stands at the peak of its deterrence power through reliance on domestic capabilities.

IRGC spox:

If Iran attacked again, geography of response could change

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The IRGC spokesman has reacted to Israeli officials' sabre-rattling, warning that if aggression is renewed, the geography and battlefield of Iran's response could change.

Report:

Khorramshahr-5 could put Iran on list of countries with ICBMs

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – A report by local Iranian media says that the Khorramshahr-5 missile could put Iran on the list of few countries with such weapons.

US approves possible sale of surface-to-air missiles to Egypt

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The US State Department approved the possible sale to Egypt of a national advanced surface-to-air missile system and related elements of logistics and program support, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Iran conducts suborbital test with Qased satellite carrier

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Iran conducted a successful suborbital test using the Qased carrier rocket to launch satellites into orbit.

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Iran missiles cause $200 mn damage to Israel Haifa refinery

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Damage caused by an Iranian missile attack on Israel's Haifa Bay refinery and subsidiaries is estimated between $150 million and $200 million.

Israel. Air Defense cmdr. replaced after Iran missile strikes

TEHRAN, Jul. 16 (MNA) – The commander of the Israeli army’s air defense array has been replaced following recent Iranian missile strikes targeting Israeli-occupied territories.

Developing Iran missile capability absolutely necessary: gen.

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – A senior Islamic Revolutionary Guards Coprs (IRGC) general has said that Iran will continue to develop missile capability as an absolute necessity.