Mohammad Reza Ashtiani

Iran ready to help enhancing security in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense said that Iran has valuable experience in the fight against terrorism and can help to enhance the security in Iraq.

Iran’s 'domestically manufactured' Simorgh aircraft unveiled

TEHRAN, May 19 (MNA) – The "Simorgh" transport aircraft, built by the specialists of the Iran Aviation Industries Organization was unveiled in the presence of Iran's Minister of Defense in Isfahan province.

Iran Defense Min. urges for unity against enemies plots

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense called on the Islamic countries to unite with greater amity and solidarity against plots and conspiracies designed by the western powers.

Iran, China call for countering US unilateralism

TEHRAN, Apr. 27 (MNA) – Critsizing that US unilateral actions have spread insecurity and instability around the world, Iranian and Chinese defense ministers called for developing bilateral cooperation for strengthening stability and security.

Chinese defense minister due in Tehran on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Minister of National Defense of China General is to arrive in Tehran on Wednesday to meet with senior Iranian officials.

Defense min. congratulates regional counterparts on Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister sent separate messages to his counterparts in friend and neighboring countries in the region on the arrival of Nowruz.

MoD unveils new land, air, naval defense combat achievements

TEHRAN, Mar. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Ministry of Defense in a ceremony unveiled new defense achievements in the field of ground, air, naval combats.

MoD unveils 10 upgraded defense systems, missiles

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Ten upgraded defense systems and missiles in the field of ground combat, were unveiled on Sunday in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

Ministry of Defense unveils two new advanced drones

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – The drone achievements of Aviation Industries Organization of the Ministry of Defense were unveiled on Saturday in the presence of Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

Iran, Azerbaijan discuss prospects for military cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani met and held talks with Azerbaijani Ambassador to Tehran Ali Alizade on the military cooperation.

Iran’s defense min. congratulates counterparts on Christmas

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense on Saturday congratulated his counterparts on the occasion of birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the beginning of the New Christian Year (2022).

Defense minister warns enemies against any unwise actions

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister warned enemies of the country against any unwise and ignorant actions.

Defense Min.:

Iran to give crushing response to any Zionists' unwise move

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran will give a crushing response to any irrational move by the enemies, the Iranian Defense Minister said in reaction to the stupid statements and slanders of the Zionist enemies of the country.

'US left Afghanistan in disgrace'

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian defense minister said on Saturday that the United States left Afghanistan in disgrace.

Brig. Gen. Ashtiani:

MoD to monitor defense, military progresses in region, world

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Defense said that his ministry is seriously determined to monitor the developments and progresses of defense and military industries in the region and world precisely.

Defense min.:

Iran owes Persian Gulf security to Army, IRGC navies

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said that Iran owes strategic security of the Persian Gulf, Oman Sea and critical waterways to defense preparations of navy forces of Army and IRGC.

Khatam-al Anbiya Cmdr. calls for producing advanced weapons

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The commander of the Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters called for developing defense and offensive capabilities and producing advanced weapons to confront the enemy.

Enemies spare no efforts to put pressure on Iran: Salami

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that the enemies did spare no efforts to put pressure on the Islamic Revelotuin and the Iranian nation.

Army chief cmdr.:

MOD playing notable role in enhancing Iran’s defense capacity

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Chief Commander said that the defense ministry has a significant role in enhancing the defense capabilities of armed forces.

Boosting defense power necessary to counter arrogant powers

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Upgrading military capabilities and developing defense power is necessary to counter the threats and coercion of the arrogant powers, Head of Ideological-Political Organization of the Ministry of Defense said.

Iranian defense ministry to manufacture new weapons

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani informed on Sun. that Iran is to focus its studies on manufacturing new weapons.

Strengthening Iran defense capabilities MoD's priority: min.

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Gharaei Ashtiani said that strengthening the combat capability of the Armed Forces and upgrading defense systems will be the priority in the Ministry of Defense.

New Def. Min.:

Improving combat power, exporting defense products a priority

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) –The newly-appointed Minister of Defense said that strengthening combat power by promoting defense systems against hard and semi-hard threats and exporting defense products have been prioritized in the Ministry of Defense.