Missile Defense

Iran biggest missile power in Middle East: top cmdr.

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran holds the very first ranking in the field of missile technology among the Middle Eastern countries, thanks to the tireless efforts of its experts and scientists, the chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Tuesday.
2019-11-12 14:01
Syria keen to buy latest Iranian ‘Bavar-373’ defense missile system: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Syria plans to buy the Iranian air defense system BAVAR-373 due to less efficiency of the Russia's S-300 missile system.
2019-09-14 16:23
VIDEO: Bavar-373 comes on stream by Pres. Rouhani’s directive

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani ordered the addition of home-made Bavar-373 missile defense system to the country’s network of air defense. The ceremony was held today with senior military officials, including Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in attendance.
2019-08-22 10:56
Senior Iranian military official:

Defensive power has made enemy change military approach towards Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Amir Rastegari said Fri. that Iran’s defense power has made the enemy change its military approach from threatening Iran with 'military option on the table' to refraining from any military confrontation.
2019-08-16 17:30
Iran's military making strides into twenty-first century technology: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s military industries have not been able to field the robotic and autonomous systems that now populate American, Chinese, and Russian arsenals, but they may not remain far behind for long.
2019-08-10 15:17
Iran unveils guided bombs, ballistic missiles with pinpoint precision

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – On the threshold of National Defense Industry Day i.e. August 22, Iran defense ministry unveiled smart guided bombs, Yasin and Balaban, and some ballistic missiles of Ghaem series with pinpoint accuracy on Tuesday.
2019-08-06 13:08
VIDEO: Russia Tests New Arctic Anti-Aircraft Missiles

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Russia's Defense Ministry has tested the newest air defense missile system in Pacific and Northern Fleet drills. Russia’s Pacific and Northern Fleet fired two Mosquito anti-ship cruise missiles which successfully eliminated an above-water target during tactical drills.
2019-07-21 11:47
Trump aides pick sanctions to punish Turkey for Russian missiles

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – The US has settled on a sanctions package to punish Turkey for receiving parts of a Russian missile defense system on July 12, 2019 in Ankara.
2019-07-14 11:23
Russia sends S-400 missile system to Turkey

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Russia dispatched its S-400 missile systems to Turkey on Monday night, and the cargo is expected to be delivered on Tuesday, sources said.
2019-07-09 13:09
VIDEO: Russia tests new anti-ballistic missile

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Russian Aerospace Defense Forces have tested a new anti-ballistic missile at the Sary-Shagan training range in Kazakhstan, which reportedly, after several trials, has confirmed its characteristics and successfully fulfilled the task by striking an assigned target with precision.
2019-07-02 13:19
Iran’s missile program non-negotiable: Rear Admiral Sayyari

TEHRAN, Jun. 02 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari reiterated on Sunday that holding negotiations on the country’s missile and defense power is out of the question.
2019-06-02 15:01
Senior commander reiterates Iran's missile power non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has reiterated Iran’s stance that missile defense is by no means negotiable.
2019-02-10 20:36
Brig. Gen. Sedehi:

Iran, biggest missile power in region

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Head of the Public Relations department of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abbas Sedehi said Thursday that Iran is the first missile power in the region, adding that the country has over 40 types of missiles.
2019-02-07 14:15
Iran Army builds coast-to-sea missiles with 300km range

TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Army's Deputy Commander for Operations Rear Admiral Mahmoud Moussavi said "we did not have any coast-to-sea missile before the Islamic Revolution; but our missiles have reached a range of of 300 kilometers today and will even increase in the near future."
2019-02-06 11:54
Iran Armed Forces opens major military exhibition

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – A major exhibition showcasing the latest defense achievements of the Iranian Armed Forces has opened at Tehran's Grand Mosalla, with over 560 military equipment on display.
2019-01-30 12:22
Brig. Gen. Nasirzadeh:

Iran ready to give decisive response to threats

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh said that air force is prepared to respond any threat waged against the country.
2019-01-11 16:47
Recent ballistic missile test significant for Iran: Gen. Hajizadeh

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh confirmed on Tuesday that Iran has recently carried out a ballistic missile test, which was of “great importance” for the country’s defensive measures.
2018-12-11 16:28
Iran able to expand ballistic missiles range

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh said Mon. Iran has the ability to build ballistic missiles with a broader range.
2018-12-10 16:32
Shalamcheh missiles successfully launched at military drills

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iranian air defense forces successfully test-launched the home-made Shalamcheh surface-to-air missiles from the indigenous air defense system Mersad, which is capable of destroying different types of modern fighter jets and drones. The missiles were fired on the second day of joint military drill on Tuesday.
2018-11-06 11:48
Iran always focuses on missile power as top priority: Hatami

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that Iran’s permanent priority is its missile power and detailed plans have been developed in this regard.
2018-11-04 10:52
Judiciary chief says Iran’s missiles are symbol of power

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani has said that some states in the region have been ridiculed by the United States while Iran is the only country that can defend itself against external threats with its own missiles.
2018-10-10 22:32
Senior cleric:

IRGC’s measures carry message of Iran’s power

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Tehran's interim Friday prayers leader Kazem Sedighi said that the recent IRGC’s missile strike on terrorist positions carried the message of Iran’s power in the region.
2018-10-05 14:30
We need to stand by Iran during sanctions: Hezbollah chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Secretary General of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah has called for helping Iran as the US sanctions against the country are due to take effect within weeks.
2018-09-20 15:24
IRGC chief warns transregional powers in 2000km reach

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – The IRGC’s Chief Commander Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari said that those countries which have built bases around Iran in a distance of 2000km must take note of the precision of IRGC’s missiles.
2018-09-13 12:01
Defense min. vows to keep upgrading Iran’s missile power

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – Minister of Defense Amir Hatami, while stressing that Iran’s missile program is based on deterrence, reassured that the country would continue to upgrade its missile and defense capabilities by relying on domestic expertise.
2018-08-13 14:47
Unveiling of new generation of 'Fateh-e Mobin' missiles

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – The new generation of domestically-manufactured 'Fateh-e Mobin' missiles, with pinpoint accuracy and able to hit targets in sea and on the ground, have been unveiled ahead of National Defense Industry Day (Aug. 22) in the presence of Defense Minister Amir Hatami.
2018-08-13 14:46
Defense minister opens air-to-air missiles production line

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The mass production line of an indigenous air-to-air missile opened in Tehran on Monday with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami attending the event.
2018-07-23 20:48
Deputy IRGC commander:

US, Israel cannot materialize their military threats against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 06 (MNA) – Political deputy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Crops (IRGC) Brigadier General Yadollah Jawani says the United States and Israel are waging a campaign of psychological warfare against Iran as they cannot militarily attack Iran.
2018-06-06 17:05
Iran’s DefMin calls on Netherlands to prevent Saudis from killing Yemenis

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting in Tehran with the Netherland’s ambassador to Iran, Brigadier General Amir Hatami urged the Netherlands as a non-permanent member of UNSC to prevent Saudi Arabia from killing more innocent Yemenis.
2018-03-13 13:21
Velayati:

Iranians against US bullying tactics

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Referring to French foreign minister's yesterday visit to Iran, the top senior adviser to Iran’s Leader Ali Akbar Velayati said that Iran will never accept US bullying policy regarding its missile program.
2018-03-06 15:30