MNA � Iran�s newly-appointed Defense Minister Amir Hatami noted his ministry�s resolve for boosting the country�s missile capabilities in the face of threats of terrorism and proxy wars.


Brigadier General Amir�Hatami made the remarks on Monday, adding that Iran�s reliance on domestic defense equipment was thanks to the anti-Iran�sanctions.

Highlighting the Ministry�s agenda for focusing more on air defense, Hatami added that initial preparations have gone underway for his predicted program for establishing a strategic air defense during his four-year term.

Hatami hailed the signing of the S-300 missile defense systems during President Rouhani�s first term in office, adding �the S-300 systems have been installed on all our designated zones and are currently active in defending the country�s airspace.�All sensitive and critical areas of the country are fully covered by these systems.�

Hatami described the country�s air defense capabilities to be in �good condition�, adding �the 3rd of Khordad missile shields, Mersad, Sayyad, 3-300 and other systems are actively participating in a united defense of the country�s airspace.�

About the Iranian-made�Bavar-373�air defense missile system, he said �as a long-range mobile air defense system, Bavar-373 will be soon made available to the Armed Forces. The system is advancing according to plan and has had over 85 per cent progress.�

He also added that Bavar-373 is more up-to-date than the S-300 system.

The defense minister also stressed resolve for lending support to the Resistance Movement in order to establish a secure and stable region against foreign interventions.