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2020-05-20 21:21
Iran says will respond to any trouble to its oil tankers
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran will respond firmly to any “annoyance” to its oil tankers which are carrying gasoline for Venezuela.
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2020-05-17 17:38
Hatami says Iran, Iraq should become strategic partners
TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Sunday that Tehran and Baghdad should become “strategic partners”.
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2020-04-18 12:17
Iran’s Army receives reconnaissance and combat drones
TEHRAN - Iran’s Army took delivery of a “massive number” of reconnaissance and combat drones on Saturday.
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2020-04-17 19:34
U.S. has weakened security in Persian Gulf: Hatami
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Friday that the United States’ “illegal” and “aggressive” presence in the Persian Gulf has weakened security in the region.
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2020-04-15 15:08
Defense chief says Army strongly supports people
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Army is strongly supports the people, reaffirming that the Army is prepared to counter any threat.
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2020-04-10 15:09
Iran launches advanced anti-viral face mask production line
TEHRAN – The Iranian Defense Ministry inaugurated on Thursday a production line for manufacturing ionized face masks which offer better protection against the coronavirus and can be used for up to 50 hours.
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2020-02-19 16:28
Iranian military experts reassembling damaged black box of Ukrainian plane: defense minister
TEHRAN - Defense industry experts have been assigned to reassemble and analyze details of the black box flight recorder of the ill-fated Ukrainian passenger plane, Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami announced on Wednesday.
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2020-02-12 22:23
Iran able to produce strategic defense weapons: defense minister
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami announced on Tuesday that Iran is capable of producing strategic defense arms.
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2020-02-12 22:08
Iran’s satellite carriers have no military aspect: defense minister
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran’s satellite carriers have nothing to do with the country’s military activities.
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2020-02-09 16:57
Iranian experts able to overhaul entire models of helicopters: defense minister
ISFAHAN - The Iranian defense minister said on Sunday that the army’s technicians and engineers are capable of overhauling all models of combat and transport helicopters.
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2020-02-01 19:10
U.S. maximum pressure has become ‘ineffective’: Hatami
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Saturday that the United States’ “maximum pressure” against Iran has become “ineffective”, calling it a “failed policy”.
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2020-01-24 19:44
Hatami: Effects of Iran’s military response to U.S. ‘will remain in history’
TEHRAN — Iran is powerful enough to respond to any aggression and threat by the enemies, says Defense Minister Amir Hatami.
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2020-01-21 16:33
Defense minister: Reinvigorating deterrence power is a religious must
TEHRAN - The defense minister announced on Tuesday that enhancing deterrence power is a religious necessity for the Iranian Armed Forces.
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2020-01-17 18:47
Defense Minister says U.S. surrenders to Iran’s missile power and strong resolve
TEHRAN – During a speech at Imam Ali Military Academy on Thursday, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said that the U.S. has given in to Iran’s “firm determination and missile power”.
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2020-01-10 18:49
General Hatami says U.S. must end its presence in the region
Iranian, Japanese defense chiefs hold phone talks
TEHRAN - Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami and his Japanese counterpart Taro Kono had a phone conversation on Friday, discussing the rising tension between Tehran and Washington.
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2020-01-08 20:14
Iran’s defense chief vows ‘proportional response’ to any U.S. action
TEHRAN — Iran’s Defense Minister Amir Hatami has vowed a “proportional response” to any action the United States might take against the Islamic Republic.
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2020-01-03 15:48
Harsh retaliation awaits U.S. for assassination of General Soleimani: Iranian defense minister
TEHRAN - Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami on Friday warned the United States of severe consequences for the assassination of IRGC Quds Force Commander Major General Qassem Soleimani, vowing to take “severe revenge” from those behind the attack.
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2019-12-30 19:22
No letup to increase deterrence power: defense minister
TEHRAN - Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Monday underlined Armed Forces' full readiness to give a strong response to enemies, noting his forces are resolved to do their best to bolster the country’s deterrence and missile power.
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2019-12-28 18:54
Scientists are source of Iran’s deterrence power: defense chief
TEHRAN — Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Saturday that Iran’s technological achievements in the defense sector is owed to local scientists, researchers and experts whose work is a source of deterrence power and security for the country.
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2019-12-23 19:36
Yemeni envoy meets Iranian defense chief in Tehran
TEHRAN — Yemeni Ambassador to Tehran Ibrahim Mohamed al-Dailami met with Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in Tehran on Sunday to discuss a range of issues.
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2019-12-17 19:25
Defense chief: Iran needs to gain power for survival
TEHRAN — Iran’s geopolitical and geographic position necessitates gaining power for survival in the region, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Tuesday.
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2019-12-10 17:36
Defense chief: No force capable of countering Iranian nation
TEHRAN – No force is capable of countering the Iranian nation, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Tuesday.
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2019-11-23 20:16
People strongly support officials’ decisions, says defense chief
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Saturday that people strongly support decisions by the officials.
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2019-11-13 19:17
Defense chief says sanctions won’t affect armed forces’ determination
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that sanctions will not affect the armed forces’ determination and activities.
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2019-10-30 18:36
Three key ministers to attend Majlis national security committee
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli and Defense Minister Amir Hatmi are to attend the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee next week to respond questions by legislators.
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2019-10-23 18:48
Defense chief says Iran ready to counter threats
TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that the Iranian armed forces are ready to counter any threat and excessive demand.
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2019-10-22 19:29
Defense minister: Deterrence power has secured Iran against threats
TEHRAN – In view of Iran’s high deterrence power, no enemy dares to threaten the country, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Tuesday while making a visit to naval industries.
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2019-10-20 19:51
Hatami thanks Iraqi government and nation for securing Arbaeen trek
TEHRAN – Defense Minister Amir Hatami has expressed gratitude to the Iraqi officials for efforts to secure the Arbaeen trek, which was attended by over three millions of Iranian pilgrims.
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2019-09-29 21:49
Hatami: U.S. to change its Iran policy of maximum pressure to ‘maximum groveling’
TEHRAN – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami predicted on Sunday that Iran’s resistance will force the foes to change their “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran to “maximum groveling”.
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2019-09-28 22:17
Now, after becoming defense power, Iran will turn into economic power, says defense chief
TEHRAN – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Friday that Iran will become an economic power after becoming a defense power.