‘Seas are frontline of our confrontation with foes’: Iran defense chief

TEHRAN- The Iranian defense minister has made it clear that Tehran sees international waters as the nation’s first line of defense against its adversaries, emphasizing the necessity for the highly developed maritime industry to maintain a commanding presence there.

Iran triples arms exports

TEHRAN- Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has said that the ministry’s exports of military defense products tripled in the past Persian calendar year, which ended on March 20.

Iranian-built Simorgh aircraft conducts test flight

TEHRAN- The Iranian defense minister has said a transit aircraft built locally has successfully completed a flight test.

Iranian missile technology progressing, defense minister says

TEHRAN - Iran’s Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani on Thursday insisted on the need to continuously upgrade military capabilities to counter threats, describing the missile industry as a crucial part of Iran’s defensive strategy.

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.

Iranian defense minister says no need for Russian S-400

TEHRAN - Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani announced on Monday that Iran has no plan to buy a Russian S-400 missile system, stressing that the Islamic Republic has become self-sufficient in the field of air defense.

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.

Iraq defense minister in Tehran for military talks

TEHRAN - Iraqi Defense Minister Thabet Muhammad Saeed Al Abbas landed in Tehran on Saturday afternoon for strengthening military cooperation between Baghdad and Tehran.

Kiev fails to provide evidence Iranian drones used in Ukraine: defense chief

TEHRAN - Ukrainian officials have not provided any proof for their accusation that Russia is deploying Iranian drones in its war with Ukraine, according to Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

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.

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.