Pentagon

Contradictory reports on an explosion near Pentagon

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – There are contradictory reports of an explosion near the US Department of Defense on Monday, while the Pentagon has dismissed the reports.
2023-05-22 18:40
Pentagon warns;

Leaked US documents pose 'very serious' security risks

TEHRAN, Apr. 11 (MNA) – The recent leak of a trove of apparent classified US documents poses "a very serious risk" to American national security, the Pentagon warned on Monday as the Biden administration continues to assess the disclosure's impact.
2023-04-11 17:30
US could be spying on Zelensky, says Kremlin

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – With data on US surveillance of European heads of state repeatedly emerging, the possibility that Washington may also be spying on Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky cannot be ruled out, Kremlin Spokesman told reporters.
2023-04-10 17:20
Ukraine changing military plans after Pentagon leak: report

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – A major leak of classified documents detailing Washington’s war planning in Ukraine has forced Kyiv to step up precautions and change its military posture, US media reported on Sunday, citing anonymous sources.
2023-04-10 16:00
Making anti-Iran claims;

Top US general advocates targeting IRGC Quds Force

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Making hostile, baseless claims agaisnt Tehran, the Pentagon’s top general publicly advocated a US possible move to target the Quds Force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran.
2023-03-30 12:09
Rockets hit US base after airstrikes target Syrian troops

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – A military base housing US forces in eastern province of Dayr al-Zawr has come under a rocket attack hours after the Pentagon carried out multiple airstrikes against Syrian troops.
2023-03-24 15:59
US military confirms conducting aerial attacks in Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense announced late Thursday that it ordered airstrikes against targets in eastern Syria.
2023-03-24 10:15
Pentagon announces $460 mn assistance to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The US is sending Ukraine another package of security assistance, valued at $460 million, including air surveillance radars, Javelin anti-armor systems, and ammunition for HIMARS, according to a Pentagon statement.
2023-02-21 12:30
Pentagon:

US Army to order $993 mn worth of heavy artillery ammunition

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The US Army is going to order almost $1 billion worth of 155 mm heavy artillery howitzer ammunition, the Defense Department announced.
2023-02-16 21:45
US military shoots down 'unidentified' object over N America

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A US F-16 fighter jet shot down another airborne object over Lake Huron on Sunday afternoon at the direction of President Joe Biden, the Pentagon said.
2023-02-13 09:50
China expresses protest over US downing balloon

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (MNA) – The Chinese Foreign Ministry expressed protest after the United States Military shot down a Chinese balloon off the coast of South Carolina on Saturday.
2023-02-05 08:45
Pentagon says US not involved in airstrikes on Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The Pentagon spokesman said the United States was not involved in the airstrikes on Iran, media sources reported on Monday.
2023-01-30 12:50
NASA teams up with Pentagon for atomic spaceships

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – The US space agency announced on Tuesday that it was reviving a 1960s partnership with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), aiming to develop a nuclear-powered spaceship for travel to the moon and Mars.
2023-01-25 18:00
Pentagon:

Ukrainian troops begin Patriot missile training at US base

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – The United States began training Ukrainian forces at Fort Sill military base on the use and maintenance of Patriot missile systems, Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder said on Tuesday.
2023-01-18 12:30
Russian FM:

Washington threatens with assassination of Russian president

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – Statements made by ‘anonymous officials’ from Pentagon about a ‘decapitating strike’ on the Kremlin speak about a threat of an attempted assassination of the president of Russia, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
2022-12-27 09:35
Pentagon riding the "blue bird" in psychological warfare

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The social media giant claimed to have a long-held stance on foreign influence operations but worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the Pentagon.
2022-12-26 15:15
Pentagon:

US not to send Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine now

TEHRAN, Nov. 30 (MNA) – The United States currently has no plans of sending the Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine, Pentagon press secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder has told reporters.
2022-11-30 09:50
US running low on arms to give to Ukraine: report

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – The US is starting to worry about the lack of state-of-the-art systems and ammunition it is sending to Ukraine amid the conflict with Russia, local US media reported.
2022-11-18 23:00
US says it can’t confirm Kyiv’s claims about Iranian missiles

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The Pentagon has no information suggesting that Iran has provided ballistic missiles to Russia, its spokesman has said.
2022-11-09 17:10
Pentagon admits that aid to Ukraine empties US arsenals

TEHRAN, Nov. 09 (MNA) – The US administration admits that its military aid to Ukraine depletes Western arsenals and creates additional pressure on their defense industries, US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said.
2022-11-09 11:00
Former Pentagon chief Ash Carter dies at age of 68

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Ash Carter, ex-Pentagon chief under the Obama administration, has died at the age of 68, medis reported on Tuesday.
2022-10-25 17:25
US says can’t confirm reports of Iranian missiles to Russia

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – The Pentagon said on Tuesday that it did not have information at this time to corroborate reports that Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface-to-surface missiles, along with more drones.
2022-10-18 23:59
US to make air defense systems for Ukraine: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – The Pentagon has signed a $182-million deal with US arms manufacturer Raytheon to produce NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems) for the Ukrainian military.
2022-08-28 14:40
US approves massive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, UAE

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The US State Department approved the potential sale of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile interceptors to the UAE and Patriot missile interceptors to Saudi Arabia in separate deals worth $5.3 billion.
2022-08-03 13:21
Pentagon:

US State Department OKs potential sale of missiles to Japan

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The US State Department has approved the potential sale of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan for an estimated cost of $293 million, the Pentagon said on Monday.
2022-07-26 10:50
Pentagon:

US completed training Ukrainian Armed Forces on new weapons

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Hundreds of Ukrainian forces have completed training on new weapons provided by the US, a senior Pentagon official said on Monday.
2022-05-10 10:20
US to provide more $300 m in security assistance to Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – The US Department of Defense will provide an additional $300 million in security assistance to Ukraine, including laser-guided rocket systems, drones, and commercial satellite imagery services, media reported Saturday.
2022-04-02 12:00
US seeking a nuclear deal with Iran: Pentagon says

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Pentagon Spokesman John Kirby stressed that the United States is seeking a nuclear deal with Iran and that Russia is not leading the Vienna talks.
2022-03-23 11:00
Ukraine, Russia agree to hold 3rd round of talks

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Russian and Ukrainian delegations agred to hold third round of peace negotiations in nearest future.
2022-03-03 09:42
Pentagon official confirms IRGC seizure of oil tanker (VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Nov. 03 (MNA) – A US defense official has confirmed to Newsweek the last week's seizure of an oil tanker by the Iranian IRGC naval forces in the Sea of Oman.
2021-11-03 19:13