US, Israel OK’d Saudi war on Yemen: Iran defense min.
Iran’s defense minister says the Saudi aggression against Yemen has been authorized by the United States and the Israeli regime, calling for…
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Iran ready to cooperate with Russia, China, India to oppose NATO in Europe
The Iranian defense minister emphasized that Tehran was ready to begin consultations on the issue to secure stability in the region. MOSCOW…
Tehran to get Russian S-300 air defense systems in 2015 – Iranian minister
Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said that Russia will supply S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran this year. MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia…
SCO members welcome Iran’s offers against terrorism
Tehran, April 15, IRNA – Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) members welcomed Iran’s suggestions against terrorism, a senior security official said on Wednesday.…
Iran’s coverage: Iran nuclear talks to resume on April 21, Zarif says
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran, G5+1 to meet next Tuesday Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif…
Iranian minister to discuss S-300 missile defense system delivery in Moscow
According to a source in the Iranian Defense Ministry, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehgan will discuss the conditions for delivering Russian S-300…
Iranian DM: Putin’s order for S-300 delivery herlads all-out promotion of ties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan hailed the Russian president’s Monday decision to repeal the ban prohibiting the delivery…
Iran defense minister to attend Moscow confab on Int’l security
Tehran, April 13, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is to attend the 3rd Moscow Conference on International Security on…
Media must not go to extremes in opposing Lausanne statement
Tehran, April 8, IRNA – Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces criticized domestic media for going to extremes in…
Iran DM rejects report on inspection of military centers based on Lausanne understanding
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan categorically rejected as a “lie” a Guardian report alleging that Tehran has granted…
Iran’s DM hits back at US counterpart’s talk of military option
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan denounced the comments made by US defense secretary who spoke in favor…
Iran’s fancy new long-range missile can strike Israel
On March 8, Iran’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) unveiled a new ground-launched cruise missile produced by Tehran’s Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO). The…
Minister launches new cruise missile production line
Tehran, March 14, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan inaugurated the mass production line of long-range anti-ship cruise missiles here…
Iran inaugurates large carbon fiber firm
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan inaugurated a T-300 carbon fiber factory as part of a plan the ministry…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on March 10
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Tuesday and picked headlines from 23 of them. IFP has…
DM: Iran to unveil highly advanced vessels soon
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan announced plans to unveil several highly advanced and giant vessels in the near…
Iran unveils new long-range cruise missile
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s defense minister on Sunday unveiled a homegrown long-range cruise missile, dubbed ‘Soumar’. Speaking to reporters in Tehran at…
Defense minister: Iran never tolerates presence of aliens in region
Darkhovein, Feb 26, IRNA – Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Thursday that Iran under…
Iranian, Iraqi DMs stress continued anti-terrorism cooperation
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan in a phone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart Khaled al-Obeidi studied the latest…
Iran, Russia enter new era of cooperation: Minister
Tehran, Feb 21, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday that Iran and Russia have started a…
Iran eying Russia ties in new atmosphere: Defense Minister
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan signaled a new phase of cooperation with Russia that could put an…
Iranian DM to partake in Int’l security conference in Moscow
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is slated to take part in an upcoming international conference on security…
DM: Sanctions no hurdle to Iran’s progress
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that the successful launch and orbiting of Iran’s home-made ‘Fajr (Dawn)’ satellite…
State television says Iran launches new satellite into space
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — State television in Iran is reporting the Islamic Republic has launched a new satellite into space, its fourth…
Iran’s coverage: Iran, Russia mull joint account to trade in own currencies
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Russia, Iran to create account for payments in their currencies – RIA Russia…
DM: Iran to make utmost efforts in support of Hezbollah
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined the country’s continued all-out support for the resistance groups, including the Lebanese…
Photos of the week
18 January-25 January Iranian officials go to work by underground on Clean Air Day Iranian National Museum of Graphic Arts…
Congress protests Russia’s sale of missile system to Iran
Members of Congress petitioned Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday to oppose the recently announced sale by Russia of an advanced…
Iran buries general ‘martyred’ in Syria and vows Israel will pay
Gen. Mohammad Ali Allahdadi of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, who died on Syria’s Golan Heights Sunday alongside senior Hezbollah fighters, was buried Wednesday…
Iran news round up – January 21, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analyst…
Dehqan: Iran to supply arms to West Bank
Tehran, Jan 21, IRNA – Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Wednesday that Iran will…
Russian defense minister visit to Tehran helps restore Russia positions in Iran – experts
At the same time, experts say, Russian-Iranian military-technical cooperation faces a number of obstacles. MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. Russian Defense Minister Sergey…
World situation requires strong Russia, strong Iran: Iranian defense minister
Russia and Iran will resist interventions in regional affairs and act together for the sake of strengthening international security and regional stability.…
Israel seeks insecurity in region, world: Iran’s DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan lashed out at Israel for a recent attack that killed a number…
Iran, Russia ink defense cooperation agreement
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Russia on Tuesday signed an agreement on defensive and military cooperation in Tehran. The document was signed…
Russian minister praises Iran’s anti-terrorism efforts
Tehran, Jan 20, IRNA – Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu, currently in Iran, said his country highly appreciates Iran’s struggles against terrorism…
Iran, Russia set to resolve S-300 dispute
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Defense ministers from Iran and Russia agreed on Tuesday to push for the settlement of a lingering dispute over…
Russia, Iran to sign agreement on military-technical cooperation
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu says Iran and Russia plan to sign an agreement on military cooperation to fight together against challenges…