Military Cooperation

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Report;

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.

China, Belarus to strengthen defense cooperation

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The Chinese Foreign Ministry says that Beijing and Minsk would strengthen their defense cooperation.

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."

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.

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.

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.

China's NDU delegation visits Iran Army's staff college

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – A high-ranking delegation from China's National Defense University (NDU) has visited the Iranian Army's University of Command and Staff.

Russia, North Korea to sign strategic partnership treaty

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the draft of a strategic partnership treaty with North Korea, which is expected to be signed during his upcoming visit to Pyongyang.

Iran, Russia attend military pentathlon

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Armed forces from Iran and Russia have taken part in a military pentathlon in the Iranian central city of Isfahan, a commander said.

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%.

Defence Ministry:

Russian forces take control of three settlements in Ukraine

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Russian forces have taken control of two more settlements in Ukraine's north-east Kharkiv region and one in the southern Zaporizhzhia region, the defense ministry said on Wednesday.

Iran's advisors continue to fulfill duties in Syria: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 24 (MNA) – An official in the Axis of Resistance told local media in Syria that Iranian military advisors in Syria are present legally and in agreement with the Syrian authorities.

Envoy:

Iran intends to bolster military cooperation with Russia

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – Tehran plans to develop military and technical cooperation with Russia, Iranian Ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali says.

Washington won't let Ukraine fail: US defense chief

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has promised that the United States will not let Ukraine fail, even as further aid remains stalled in Congress and Kiev's forces face shortages of munitions.

Iran defense minister:

US, Israel seek to escalate crisis, tension in region

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani says that Washington and Tel Aviv are escalating crisis and tension in the West Asia region to deflect the world's attention from their crimes in Gaza Strip.

Ukraine hails EU deal on $54bn aid package

TEHRAN, Feb. 01 (MNA) – Ukraine has hailed a deal reached by the EU to supply Kyiv with 50 billion euros ($54bn) in aid.

Germany preparing for Russia attack against NATO in 2025

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Germany is preparing for Russia forces to attack NATO in 2025, according to leaked secret plans, according to Western media's claims.

US, China conclude two days of military talks in Washington

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – The United States and China concluded two days of military talks in Washington on Tuesday, the Pentagon said, the latest engagement between the two countries since they agreed to resume military-to-military ties.

Iranian vavy cmdr. meets with Azerbaijani defense minister

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Army Navy commander, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, met with Azerbaijani Defense Minister, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov in Baku on Wednesday.