Voter turnout essential for national defense, asserts defense minister

TEHRAN- In a statement underscoring the significance of civic engagement, the Iranian Defense Minister emphasizes that robust participation in the forthcoming elections will serve as a crucial deterrent against external threats.

Warships weighing 10,000 tons under construction in Iran

TEHRAN – The Defense Ministry spokesman says Iran is currently constructing warships weighing 10,000 tons.

Gaza martyr's blood will bring an end to Israel, says defense chief

TEHRAN - Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Iran's Defense Minister, has issued a stark declaration, asserting that the Zionist regime and its supporters find themselves in a deepening quagmire, with the blood of Gaza's martyrs serving as the harbinger of Israel's demise.

U.S., Israel face unsolvable quagmire: defense minister

TEHRAN- Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, says the U.S. and Israel are stuck in an intractable quagmire.

Criminal actions will not halt Zionists’ decline: defense minister

TEHRAN- Iran's Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani, addressed the recent terrorist attack in Kerman, asserting that such actions cannot thwart the decline of Zionists.

Mass production of Yasin jet to kick off soon: defense chief

TEHRAN- Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiyani, visited the stages of the flight tests of the Yasin jet, underlining that the mass of production of the jet trainer would start soon.

Iran, Belarus sign defense cooperation MOU

TEHRAN - On Monday, the defense ministers of Belarus and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to cooperate in the field of defense.

Iranian, Bolivian ministers ink defense MOU

TEHRAN – The defense ministers of Iran and Bolivia on Thursday morning signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on defense and security affairs, IRNA reported.

No limits on exports and imports of military equipment: defense chief

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that Iran faces no limits in terms of exporting and importing military gear, Tasnim reported on Sunday.

Ali Shamkhani, architect of Iran-Arab relations, quits

TEHRAN – Ali Shamkhani, the former secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, announced on Sunday that he was leaving his top job after ten years.

Advisor to Leader: Iran’s defense capabilities non-negotiable

TEHRAN— Amir Hatami, the advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution on military affairs said Saturday at the conference of science and technology in Sacred Defense that one of the issues that are always compared in wars is the role of manpower and equipment.

Defense minister: Ukraine issues product of U.S. interventionist policies

Pakistan air force chief meets Iran top military officials

TEHRAN— Pakistan’s Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar who serves as the Chief of Air Staff, visited Iran on Thursday and met with several Iranian high-ranking officials, including Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

Defense minister: Enemy disappointed with Iran’s defensive capabilities

TEHRAN — Speaking in a live TV show late on Monday, Iran’s defense minister spoke of how the defense industry has progressed and shifted to working with knowledge-based companies.

Navy chief says Iran ready to do operations anywhere in open seas

TEHRAN- Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Iranian Navy, has declared that the nation's naval forces are completely capable of conducting operations at any location in the world's oceans.

Iran’s defense chief: Israel presence in region brings nothing but instability

TEHRAN — The Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said on Tuesday that the Westerners are looking to sell military products to the countries of the region by capitalizing on the Iran-phobia project and the pretext of creating security.

Countries should study origins of Ukraine crisis: Iran defense minister

TEHRAN - The Iranian Minister of Defense said on Tuesday that countries should vigilantly study the roots of the Ukraine crisis and confront it.

Chinese defense minister to visit Iran on Wednesday

TEHRAN — General Wei Fenghe, the Minister of National Defense of China, will visit Tehran on Wednesday to meet with high-ranking Iranian defense authorities, including Defense Minister Amir Ashtiani, the Iranian defense ministry reported on Tuesday.

IRGC unveils underground drone base

TEHRAN — Two missile and drone bases of the IRGC Air Force have been unveiled at the presence of Major General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of the IRGC.

Defense Ministry unveils upgraded, advanced defense systems

TEHRAN — Two new advanced drones and ten upgraded missile and ammunition defense systems were unveiled at an exhibition attended by Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani on Saturday night.

Iran has defused sanctions in defense field, minister says

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said many sanctions in the field of defense against Iran have failed due to the implementation of the orders of the commander-in-chief of the armed forces and efforts of defense industry experts.

Army chief meets new defense minister, wishes success for him

TEHRAN — Major General Seyed Abdolrahim Mousavi, Commander-in-Chief of the Army, and new Defense Minister Brigadier General Ashtiani met on Tuesday.

Defense minister meets new Judiciary chief

TEHRAN — Defense Minister Amir Hatami along with his deputies met with new Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejehai in his office on Saturday.

Maximum participation in election will ensure national security: defense minister

TEHRAN – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami has underlined the need for higher voter turnout in the Iran June election, saying such a thing will strengthen national security.

Hatami: Iran among top missile powers in the world

TEHRAN — Speaking at a ceremony exhibiting achievements of the Ministry of Defense on Sunday, Defense Minister Brigadier-General Amir Hatami said Iran is undoubtedly among the top countries in the world in terms of missile power.

Stone intifada turned into missile intifada: Iranian defense chief

TEHRAN— Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami on Wednesday condemned the brutal acts of the Zionist regime against the defenseless people of Gaza, saying Palestinians’ resistance against occupiers has turned from launching stones to missiles.

Defense Ministry plans to provide 1000 new drones to Army

TEHRAN — The Iranian Defense Ministry plans to supply the Army with 1,000 unmanned aerial vehicles UAVs, commonly called drones, in the near future.

Iran and Japan agree to boost defense cooperation

TEHRAN – In a video teleconference on Tuesday the defense ministers of Iran and Japan stressed the importance of making efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation and continue communications between the two countries’ defense authorities.