General Qoreishi appointed as deputy defense minister

TٍEHRAN- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani appointed Brigadier General Hojjatollah Qoreishi as the deputy defense minister. 

Indian general says Delhi upbeat over military co-op with Iran

TEHRAN – An Indian general has said that New Delhi and Tehran are eyeing closer cooperation in newer domains in the future, Tasnim reported.

Iran defense chief condemns aggression against Syria territorial integrity

TEHRAN – Iran’s top defense official voiced support for Syria’s territorial integrity in a meeting with his Syrian counterpart in Tehran on Sunday.

“A powerful Iran will lead to a powerful Iraq and vice versa”

Iran ready to help Iraq to become self-sufficient in defense industry

TEHRAN - Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Gharaei Ashtiani said on Sunday that the Islamic Republic is ready to share its experiences with Iraq in achieving self-sufficiency in military industry.

Defense Minister: Iran to beef up deterrence capability

Defense minister says U.S. sowing divisions, inflaming wars

TEHRAN – Iran’s Defense Minister, Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, has criticized the United States and its allies for sowing discord and division among nations.

Capabilities of the Iranian military are a source of pride: Azeri defense chief

TEHRAN - General Zakir Hasanov, Defense Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan, who was on a two-day tour of Iran, said on Wednesday that Iran’s military capabilities are a “source of pride”.