Military Cooperation
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Russia, Iran stress boosting military cooperation
TEHRAN, May 29 (MNA) – Russia's Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu has expressed his country's determination to keep enhancing cooperation with Iran in the military-technical field.
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Iran eyes closer military relations with Armenia: min.
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Iranian defense minister has welcomed stronger military ties with Armenia, saying the two neighbors complement each other in certain fields.
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Iran's armed forces at apex of preparedness: Gen. Bagheri
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri says that the country's armed forces are at the climax of readiness, warning that any threats will be responded at the same level.
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Iran, Armenia to conduct joint military exercise
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Armenia will carry out joint military exercise on April 9-10, 2025.
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US Pres. Trump:
China wants a deal but they don't know how to get it started
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump claims that China wants a deal but it does not know how to get it started.
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Chinese nationals fighting for Russia captured: Zelenskyy
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday claimed arresting two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces in the eastern Donetsk region.
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Russia not to give military help as per treaty with Iran
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A Russian Deputy Foreign Minister has said that Moscow will not be obliged to provide military assistance to Tehran under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement previously signed with Iran in case of a US attack.
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Indonesia to deploy military delegation to Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The defense minister of Indonesia unveiled plans to dispatch a military delegation to Iran to pursue the implementation of the bilateral agreements.
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Trump:
US to dramatically increase military sales to India
TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump says the country plans to ramp up weapons sales to India this year, including F-35 fighter jets.
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Algeria and US sign MoU on military cooperation: Defense min.
TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Algeria signed a memorandum of understanding with the United States on Wednesday that focuses on military cooperation, its defense ministry said in a statement.
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Iran, Pakistan boosting all-out military cooperation: Bagheri
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri says Iran and Pakistan are expanding military cooperation in various fields.
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Gen. Bagheri arrives in Islamabad for bilateral talks
TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri arrived in Pakistan’s capital of Islamabad on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking military delegation to enhance joint military cooperation with Pakistan.
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Zakharova rejects UK, Ukraine deal as "null and void"
TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova weighed in on the recently-signed '100-year partnership' agreement between Ukraine and the UK, sharply criticizing the deal.
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US boosts Fiji military ties in ‘historic’ visit
TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – The United States and Fiji have started talks aimed at strengthening military ties between Washington and the Pacific island nation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday, concluding a trip to the Indo Pacific.
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Iran, Azerbaijan top brass underline military, defense coop.
TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Senior military officials from Iran and Azerbaijan underline continued military and defense cooperation between the neighboring countries.
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Chief of General Staff of S Arabia Armed Forces to visit Iran
TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Saudi Arabian Armed Forces Lieutenant-General Fayyad bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili will visit Iran on Sunday at the head of a high-ranking military delegation.
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US blacklists Chinese firms over alleged Iran military links
TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – There is no respite to the United States’ unilateral sanctions policy as Washington had added six Chinese companies to its export blacklist for allegedly supporting both Iranian and Chinese militaries.
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Russia to give military aid to N. Korea if it attacked
TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Russia will provide military assistance to North Korea if the country comes under attack, as is stipulated by a treaty between Moscow and Pyongyang, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko said.
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Russian defense min. arrives in Beijing for talks
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov on Monday arrived in Beijing on an official visit, the Russian defense ministry said.
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China warns;
US military aid to create real status quo in Taiwan Strait
TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesperson says US's military aid will cause the greatest disruption to the real status quo in the Taiwan Strait.
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Islamabad signs contract to sell JF-17 fighter jets to Baku
TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Pakistan's military has announed that the country has signed a contract to sell JF-17 Thunder Block III jet fighters to Azerbaijan Republic.
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Iran, S Africa emphasize boosting military-defense coop.
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The military officials of Iran and South Africa stressed the need to enhance cooperation in the military and defense fields.
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Russian deputy FM:
Moscow-Tehran ties not affect third countries’ security
TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The cooperation between Moscow and Tehran does not affect the security of the third countries, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said.
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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.
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UAE freezes fighter jet purchase contract with France
TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The UAE has frozen the implementation of the contract of purchasing 80 fighter jets from France and is also considering the possibility of blocking military cooperation with the European state due to the arrest of Pavel Durov.
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China, Belarus to strengthen defense cooperation
TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Chinese Foreign Ministry says that Beijing and Minsk would strengthen their defense cooperation.
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US, Japan, S Korea meet to discuss Indo-Pacific stability
TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The leaders of the US, Japan, and South Korea have renewed their resolve to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, recognizing efforts in disrupting North Korea's "funding of weapons of mass destruction programs."
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Putin:
Russia ready to develop equal indivisible security system
TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Russia is ready to develop a system of equal indivisible security in the world together with foreign partners, and appreciates their interest in the Army 2024 international military and technical forum, Vladimir Putin said.
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Iran army chief,Belarus air force Cmdr. stress boosting coop.
TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The lead commander of the Iranian Army and the Commander of the Air Force and Air Defense of the Republic of Belarus stressed that the two countries seek to expand military relations and exchange experiences.
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Canada to provide $367 mln military aid package to Ukraine
TEHRAN, Jul. 11 (MNA) – Canada plans to provide Ukraine with a package of military aid worth 500 million Canadian dollars ($367 mln), the National Post newspaper announced.