Iran denies shipping Russian arms out to Armenia

TEHRAN – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has rebuffed allegations that Iran was siding with Armenia by allowing Russian weapons to pass through its territories to neighboring Armenia.

Iran will sell more weapons than it will buy: defense chief

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Sunday that Iran will sell more weapons than it will purchase following the expiration of a UN arm embargo on Tehran that expired on October 18.

‘U.S. seeks to block Iran exports through sanctions’

TEHRAN – The new U.S. sanctions on Iran, which targeted a number of Iranian banks, are intended to prevent Iran from boosting its exports, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Sunday.

Self-sufficiency ‘our main option’ against enemies: Iran’s defense chief

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Amir Hatami has said the main option on Iran’s table in the face enemies is becoming self-sufficient.

Indian defense minister visits Tehran, meets Iranian counterpart

TEHRAN – Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, who left Moscow for Tehran on Saturday, held talks with Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami on Sunday.

Iran capable of producing over 38,000 military parts: Hatami

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami has said that despite the sanctions Iran is capable of producing more than 38,000 military equipment and hardware parts.

Defense minister: Iran interested in new military co-op agreements with Russia

MOSCOW - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Monday that Iran is interested in reaching new agreements with Russia on defense cooperation once the UN-mandated restrictions on arms sales expire, UrduPoint News/Sputnik reported.

Iranian, Russian defense ministers highlight importance of military ties

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Amir Hatami and Sergey Shoigu, the Russian defense minister, who met in Moscow on Sunday attached great importance to expansion of military cooperation.

Iran unveils ballistic, cruise missiles

Surface-to-surface missile with 1,400km range named after General Soleimani unveiled

TEHRAN – Iran on Thursday unveiled a number of new homegrown missiles, including long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, as the Islamic Republic marked the National Defense Industry Day.

Iran’s defense industry is advancing: Hatami

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Wednesday that Iran’s defense industry is advancing.

Iran to unveil new defense equipment

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Amir Hatami said on Sunday that Iran will unveil new defense equipment on the National Defense Industry Day, which falls on August 21.

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.