Missile Defense

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Iran missile talks conditioned on US, Europe destroying arsenals

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Iran’s Armed Forces Spokesman says that Iran will not negotiate over its missile defense system unless the United States and the European countries destroy all their nuclear weapons.

IRGC unveils ‘Azarakhsh’ anti-armored missile

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – IRGC has unveiled on Wednesday a new domestically-manufactured anti-armored missile called ‘Azarakhsh’ (‘Lightning’), as well as a number of other recent IRGC ground forces’ achievements.

No interference allowed in Iran’s defensive capabilities: cleric

TEHRAN, Feb. 02 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami said at Tehran Friday prayers that US is seeking to decrease Iran’s missile capabilities to appease the Zionist Regime but Iran will continue with its missile programs within the framework of its defense strategy.

Iranian official dismisses claims of negotiation over missile program

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Mahmoud Vaezi, the Chief of staff of Iran's president says that the government has not agreed to discuss missile program in negotiations and the JCPOA is respected if followed with no change.

Iran upgrades its missiles range according to threats: former MoD

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Former Iraian defense minister says that Westerners are keeping grudge against the Islamic Republic of Iran since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, and naturally they are after imposing limits on Iran’s missile program.

Deputy FM dismisses claims of Iran-Europe talks over missile

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says the news about negotiation between Iran, UK, and Germany about missile issues is untrue.

Iran defensive missile program non-negotiable

TEHRAN, Jan. 17 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry spokesman stressed the fact that the missile program of Iran is not debatable under any conditions.

At Tehran Friday Prayers:

Cleric vows increasing range of missiles

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Khatami said that to counter aggressive powers, Iran will continue making missiles and even increasing the range of the missiles. He made the remarks addressing Friday prayers service.

Iranian missiles for peace, security: Rezaei  

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Former Commander-in-Chief of IRGC Major General Mohsen Rezaei posted a message on his Instagram account hailing thirty years of Iran working on missile defense as a deterrent element.

Army, IRGC cooperate on boosting missile power

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Army Chief General Mousavi and IRGC Commander Brig. Gen. Jafari met Sunday to discuss the necessity of boosting Army, Navy, air force and missile powers.

Velayati warns Macron not to interfere in Iran's domestic affairs

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Leader top Aide Ali Akbar Velayati said in an interview with IRIB, that French president’s interference in Iran’s missile program is not in interest of France and Macron.