Iran may strike U.S. bases in Middle East
If nuclear negotiations fail and conflict arises with the United States, Iran will strike American bases in the region, Iranian Defence Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said.
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Iran warns U.S. against global mistake
The United States could face "new wars like Vietnam and Afghanistan" if Washington chooses to spark another crisis in the Middle East, the Iranian Defense Ministry’s press service quoted the General Staff’s statement as saying.
Iranian Defense Minister holds meeting with Omani Chief of Staff
Senior military officials from Iran and Oman held discussions in Tehran to enhance defense cooperation and strengthen regional security ties between the two …
Iran boosts army with 1,000 new drones
A thousand new drones were delivered to Iran's army on Monday, Iran's Defense Minister Amir Aziz Nasirzadeh said. The drones were delivered to various locations throughout Iran and are said to have high stealth and …
Iran's new transport plane undergoing flight tests
Iran’s homegrown transport plane Simorgh is undergoing flight tests and will soon join the country’s fleet, Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said. According to Ashtiani, the …
Iran and China aim to expand military cooperation
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart to discuss plans to broaden Tehran’s military and defense cooperation with Beijing. The Iranian Defense Minister …
Russia and Iran deepen and expand relations
Relations between Tehran and Moscow have reached a new level, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Ashtiani said during talks with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu in Astana. "Our relations are deepening and …
Iran warns Armenia
The regional security should be maintained by the countries of the region, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said during the talks with his Armenian counterpart …
Iranian army receives strategic drones
Iran has increased its combat and intelligence capabilities with new drones produced by domestic enterprises.
Russia and Iran to sign major interstate agreement
A telephone conversation took place between the heads of the Russian and Iranian Defense Ministers. The parties stated that they were preparing to sign a major agreement between the states. The conversation took place in a friendly atmosphere.
Russian and Iranian Defense Ministers discuss military cooperation
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad Ashtiani discussed military and military-technical cooperation and regional security by phone on Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry said. It was noted that …
Iran to launch five satellites in four months
Iran will launch five satellites by the end of this year (March 20, 2024), Iranian Minister of Information and Communication Technology Issa Zarepour announced. According to him, two of the satellites will be launched by the …
Sanctions against Iran’s missile program lifted
The Iranian Ministry of Defense announced the cessation of sanctions against the country's missile program, imposed in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2231
Europe wants to order Iranian combat drones
Europe wants to have Iranian drones, the Iranian Defense Ministry announced this, without disclosing the names of the countries that made such a proposal to Tehran.
Military cooperation to unite Russia and Iran
Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation Alexander Fomin met with his Iranian counterpart Hojatollah Qureishi. The parties discussed Russian-Iranian military cooperation.
Iran significantly increases military production
The Iranian Defense Ministry announced a threefold increase in exports, and twofold increase in military production
Iranian Defense Ministry unveils new ballistic missile
Iran's defence ministry on Thursday unveiled a new ballistic missile with a range of 2,000 km and a capacity to carry warheads weighing over a tonne. The Kheibar missile - the latest version of the Khorramshahr which is Iran's …
Iran offers weapons to Syria
Iranian and Syrian Defense Ministers held talks in Damascus. The main topic was the possibility of equipping the Syrian army with Iranian weapons. Besides, the representative of Tehran announced its readiness to build its own military plants in Syria.
Moscow hosting military summit on Syria
Defense and intelligence chiefs from Turkey, Russia, Iran and Syria are holding a meeting in Moscow to discuss the Syrian issue. Earlier, the Syrian Defense Ministry confirmed the participation of Minister Ali Mahmoud Abbas in the …
Russian, Turkish, Iranian, Syrian defense chiefs to meet in Moscow
Defense and intelligence chiefs from Turkey, Russia, Iran and Syria will meet in Moscow on April 25, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said. …
