Military Cooperation

Iran armed forces chief says US must end Syria occupation

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has criticized the US claim on withdrawal of its troops from Syria, stressing that the US troops must end occupying the war-torn country.

Iran's armed forces chief of staff leaves for Russia

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has travelled to Russia at the invitation of Russian Federation Defense Minister General Sergey Kuzhugetovich Shoygu.

Iran envoy, Lebanon defense minister discuss regional coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to Beirut Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia and Lebanon's caretaker Minister of Defense Yaacoub Sarraf conferred on regional developments and the status of bilateral cooperation.

Tehran backs Beirut in battle against terrorism: amb.

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to Beirut Mohammad-Jalal Firouznia said on Thursday that Tehran is ready to back Beirut in the fight against the terrorists.

Iran Armed Forces chief of staff talks military coop. with Azerbaijan president

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has met and held talks with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Baku on Wednesday.

Bagheri: Iran, Azerbaijan set to boost military coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said Wednesday that military cooperation between Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Azerbaijan will be increased.

Leader’s rep. says Iran, Pakistan can ensure regional security

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – Islamic Revolution Leader’s representative in Hormozgan province said that Iranian and Pakistani armies can ensure the security of the region and that there is no need for the presence of US forces here.

Pakistani warships dock at Iran’s Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – A Pakistan Navy flotilla comprising four Navy ships docked at Bandar Abbas port on Sunday, said Commander of the 1st zone of Iran's Navy Rear Admiral Mojtaba Mohammadi.

Bagheri calls for closer coop. between Iran, Russia armed forces

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said Tue. geostrategic potentials of Iran and Russia require that armed forces of the two countries expand fields of long-term bilateral cooperation.

Iran, Russia hold 2nd session on military coop.

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The second session of the Iranian-Russian working group on the implementation of a bilateral agreement on military cooperation was held Mon. night in Tehran.

Russia phasing out US dollar in military contracts in favor of local currencies

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Moscow is dropping the greenback in major arms deals and switching to the Russian ruble and the national currencies of its partners, according to the country’s trade minister Denis Manturov.

Russian Defense Ministry delegation arrives in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – A delegation from the Russian Defense Ministry has arrived in Iran for a session of the bilateral group for military cooperation, the Russian ministry press service said on Monday.

Pakistani military delegation visits Iran’s aeronautical university

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – A Pakistani military delegation visited Shahid Sattari University of Aeronautical Engineering or Air University in Tehran on Tuesday to see the university's activities and scientific achievements.

Sayyari discusses military coop. with Pakistani officials

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari held separate meetings with high-ranking military officials of Pakistan.

IDEAS 2018 opens in Pakistan with Iran’s Sayyari in attendance

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The 10th edition of International Defense Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) kicked off today in Pakistan with Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari in attendance.

Iranian military delegation departs for Pakistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian military delegation headed by Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari has left Tehran for Pakistan to attend the 10th edition of International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS).

Bagheri to visit Baku in near future

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Force, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri will pay an official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, in the near future.

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Iran ready for hostage rescue mission with Pakistan army

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour said Tue. that Iran is ready for any joint military operations with Pakistani Army to free 14 security forces abducted this morning on the border with Pakistan.

Iran’s Zarif, Pakistan’s army discuss military coop. in Islamabad

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif met and held talks with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday in Islamabad.

Iran, Pakistan issue joint statement to boost security coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Iran and Pakistan have reached an agreement on a comprehensive military framework for increasing bilateral ties in the fields of security, fight against terrorism and information sharing.

Iran seeking to co-produce defense equipment with Pakistan: Armed forces chief of staff

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri, said on a visit to Pakistan today that Iran is trying to jointly manufacture defense equipment with the neighboring country.

Iran, Pakistan on right track of development

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – Veteran diplomat and former ambassador of Pakistan to the Islamic Republic of Iran said that upcoming visit of Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad Bagheri to Pakistan is an important step towards progressing and expanding bilateral relationship between the two countries.

Iran's Navy, IRGC Navy to improve mutual interactions

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and the commander of the IRGC Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, held a bilateral meeting on Monday.

Army cmdr. urges Iran, Pakistan to protect bilateral ties from 3rd parties’ malevolence

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Army Commander Maj. Gen. Mousavi told visiting Pakistani military official Lt. Gen. Bilal Akbar that Iran and Pakistan should be careful not to lose brotherhood to others’ plots.

Iran ready to expand military coop. with Bolivia: MoD

TEHRAN, May 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has said Iran is ready to increase military cooperation with friendly countries, including Bolivia, which pursue an independent foreign policy.

Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security: defense minister

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister said in a joint press conference with his Afghan counterpart that Iran considers Afghanistan’s security as its own security, vowing to spare no efforts in the fight against terrorism.

Iran to vigorously respond to any military threats

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A high-ranking Iranian military official says Iran’s armed forces will vigorously respond to any threats from enemies.