IRGC chief: Revenging Gen. Soleimani’s blood has turned into a cause

TEHRAN - Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami said on Tuesday that revenging for Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani’s blood has turned into a cause.

Defense chief says Iran’s armed forces will respond to any ‘desperate’ move

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Friday that Iran’s armed forces will respond to any “desperate” move by enemies.

Iran not needing U.S. permission to progress: defense chief

Air Force receives three fighter jets

TEHRAN — Iran will not need permission by bullying countries such as the United States to advance its defense capability, Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Thursday as he participated in a ceremony delivering three domestically-manufactured fighter jets to the Air Force.

Iran domestically manufactures over 70% of aircraft, chopper parts: Hatami

TEHRAN– Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Amir Hatami has said that more than 70 percent of aircrafts’ and helicopters’ parts are manufactured domestically.

Hatami: Enemies are fearful of Iran’s missile power

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Saturday that enemies are fearful of Iran’s military power especially in the area of missile capabilities.

It was ‘strategic mistake’ to allow U.S. enter the region, Iran’s defense chief says

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Friday that neighbors made a “strategic mistake” by allowing the United States to enter the region.

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.  

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”.

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.

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. 

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”.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

People strongly support officials’ decisions, says defense chief

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Saturday that people strongly support decisions by the officials.

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.