Iran’s missile production tripled despite enemy pressure: IRGC commander

A senior commander says all enemy attempts to blunt the progress of Iran’s defense capabilities have only backfired, adding that the country has managed to triple its missile production thanks to the firm support at home.

Don’t fret over Iran’s missiles, Rouhani tells enemies

TEHRAN – No country should be concerned about Tehran’s defense and missile program as the military might of the Islamic Republic poses no threats to other nations, Iran’s president says.

No one allowed to talk about missiles with foreigners: general

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, the deputy chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, on Monday warned Iranian officials against talks with foreigners about the country’s missile power.

Iran to Le Drian: Missiles are for deterrence

TEHRAN – In separate meetings with the French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian in Tehran on Monday, Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani and Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif insisted on Iran’s long-held policy that Tehran’s missile program is defensive.

Enemies not allowed to talk about Iran’s missiles: general

TEHRAN – Ahmad Vahidi, president of the Supreme National Defense University of Iran, said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic will not allow the enemies to talk about its missile program.

No missile talks unless West gives up nuclear arms: Iranian general

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, the deputy chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, says the Islamic Republic will not negotiate on its ballistic missiles until the United States and Europe give up their nuclear weapons and long-range missiles.

No ground for missile talks: IRGC

TEHRAN – Mohammad Sadeq Jokar, the IRGC’s point man for parliamentary affairs, has said there’s no suitable ground for talks on Iran’s missile program and other defense issues.

Ex-diplomat calls Haley ‘show person’

TEHRAN - Mansour Moazami, Iran’s former ambassador to Brazil, has said that Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the UN, is a “professional show person”.

EU official defends Iran’s missile program

TEHRAN – Carl Bildt, co-chair of the European Council on Foreign Relations, on Tuesday defended Iran’s right to have ballistic missiles, saying not only Iran, but other regional countries also have ballistic missiles.

Talks on Iran’s missile program ‘mere delirium’: general

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Massoud Jazayeri, the deputy chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, said on Wednesday that U.S. call for talks on Iran’s missile program and other defense issues is just a “delirious” hope.

By Fatemeh Mohammadi

Iran will not accept giving up its own missile program: ex-senior CIA official

TEHRAN – Professor Paul Pillar, who was CIA intelligence analyst for 28 years, tells the Tehran Times that “Iran will not accept giving up its own missile program when other states in the region have ballistic missiles and in some cases air forces that are superior to that of Iran.”  

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Why Is Paris insisting on imposing Missile Limits on Iran?

TEHRAN - In last September and during the United Nations General Assembly in New York, extensive talks were held between U.S., British and French officials over the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran dismisses claims of negotiation on its missile program

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday dismissed claims that Tehran has agreed to hold talks on its missile program.

Enemies cannot disrupt Iran’s missile program: general

TEHRAN – General Ahmad Vahidi, president of the Supreme National Defense University of Iran, on Thursday lauded the country’s growing missile power and said enemies can never disrupt Tehran’s deterrent missile program.

France making irrational remarks: Velayati

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, a top advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, on Monday warned France against making "irrational" remarks, saying the remarks would threaten France’s interests in the region.

By Mohammad Homaeefar

Velayati advises France against meddling in Iran’s affairs

TEHRAN – Ali Akbar Velayati, a top advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has advised France against meddling in Iran’s internal affairs, particularly its missile program. 

Range of Iran’s missiles enough to counter possible aggressions: IRGC chief

TEHRAN – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Tuesday that the range of Iran’s missiles is up to 2000 kilometers which is enough to respond to possible aggressions against the country.

No international deal to limit countries’ missile program: commander

TEHRAN – The deputy chief of Iran's armed forces said on Saturday there are no international agreements that set limits on countries’ missile power and Iran would accept no such restrictions, either.

Iran insists missile program is nonnegotiable

TEHRAN – On Friday the Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement insisting on Tehran’s long held policy that the Islamic Republic’s missile program is not contrary to the UN Security Council Resolution 2231 and is “not negotiable”.