DM: Kerry’s remarks about Iranian missiles show US paralysis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that US Secretary of State John Kerry’s proposal to Tehran to hold…
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West trying to impede progress of Iran’s defense industry: DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan deplored certain Western countries for their continued hostilities toward the Islamic Republic,…
Iran starts producing octogen modern explosives
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A factory was opened in Iran on Wednesday for the mass-production of HMX (octogen) explosives, which are used to…
Iran defense minister, Azeri counterpart discuss Karabakh issue
Tehran, April 4, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his Azeri counterpart Zakir Hasanov on Monday discussed latest developments…
Iran’s DM urges halt to fighting between Armenia, Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan talked by phone with his Armenian and Azeri counterparts on Sunday, calling…
Iran won’t need permission on defense capabilities: Minister Dehqan
Iran’s defense minister says the country will not wait for permission from “others” to boost its defense capabilities after the US and its…
Photos: Several speedboats added to IRGC naval fleet
BANDAR ABBAS (Tasnim) – Tens of speedboats were delivered to the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy in a Thursday ceremony in the…
Defense min. Iran’s military might to threaten no country
TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Dehghan elaborated on the defensive principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran.…
Iran’s coverage: Iran oil exports hit 1.75mln bpd in February
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran crude exports at 1.75mb/d Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh…
Min. Dehghan unveils 5 defense achievements
TEHRAN, Feb. 29 (MNA) – Brig. Gen. Hossein Dehghan on Mon. unveiled 5 new defense achievements, including explosive and narcotics detector, explosion-proof…
Russia does not refuse to deliver S-300 missile defense: Defense min
Tehran, Feb 28, IRNA – Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan said on Sunday that Russian…
DM highlights Iran’s progress in military engineering
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – With the practical experience of a long war and expertise in coping with emergency demands for military gear, the…
High turnout in upcoming elections to boost Iran’s defense might: DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that a high turnout in the country’s Friday elections will further…
Russian defense minister confers with Iranian counterpart
Tehran, Feb 21, IRNA – Visiting Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu conferred on Sunday with the Iranian Minister of Defense and…
Iran’s defense minister due in Russia for military talks
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is to visit Russia to discuss ways to boost defense and military cooperation between the…
Iranian defense minister to arrive in Moscow to discuss S-300 deliveries
According to a source in the Iranian Defense Ministry, Defense Minister Hossein Dehgan will arrive in Moscow on February 16 to discuss…
Iran’s coverage: Iran to receive 1st batch of Russian S-300 system by 1st quarter of 2016: Dehqan
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran to upgrade missiles, get Russian defence system – minister Iran will…
Photos: Iran’s Air Force equipped with Nasr cruise missiles
A large cargo of homegrown air-launched cruise missile ‘Nasr’ (Victory) was delivered to Iran’s Air Force on Tuesday. By IRNA
Iran’s Air Force equipped with Nasr cruise missiles
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A large cargo of homegrown air-launched cruise missile ‘Nasr’ (Victory) was delivered to Iran’s Air Force on Tuesday. Defense…
Iran’s coverage: Iran awards medals of honor to nuclear team
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: President attends ceremony to praise nuclear negotiating team President Hassan Rouhani…
Iran will never stop improvement of defense power, DM says
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Monday that the enhancement of the country’s defense power will…
Zarif awarded medal of merit for nuclear talks
Tehran, Feb 8, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani presented a national medal of merit to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif at a…
Iranian Defense Ministry unveils 7 national geographic projects
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan in a ceremony in Tehran on Sunday unveiled 7 national geographic projects. The…
Iran’s DM Asks for Pakistan’s serious attention to ensure border security
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Tuesday underlined the necessity for Pakistan’s further attention to ensure security…
Iran to test new missiles despite US sanctions: Defense minister
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic will unveil new domestically-designed and manufactured missiles in the near future in…
Iran’s coverage: Iran President hails nuclear deal as victory for ‘Power of Diplomacy’
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: President: Iran is land of diplomacy President Hassan Rouhani on Sunday officially…
Defense minister: Iran to continue supporting Iraq in fight against terror
The Iranian nation and government as well as the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic will continue to support Iraq in its…
Iran has plans to optimize ballistic missiles: DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s defense minister unveiled plans on Saturday for upgrading diverse features of the country’s ballistic missiles, but ruled out…
DM: Iran to enhance missile capabilities
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that his ministry plans to upgrade the country’s missile capabilities in proportion…
Defense minister felicitates counterparts on New Year
Tehran, Dec 27, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan extended separate messages to his counterparts congratulating them on approaching…
DM: Iran to implement JCPOA after west fulfills commitments
Tehran, Dec 21, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan underlined that Iran will implement the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action…
Iran’s coverage: Proposed US visa waiver changes ‘Absurd’: Iran’s FM Zarif
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran’s Zarif: Proposed US visa waiver changes ‘Absurd’ Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad…
DM: Iran receives proposals for advanced defense cooperation
Tehran, Dec 19, IRNA – Defense and Armed Forces Logistical Support Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday that advanced countries…
Iran defense minister says Emad missile ‘conventional’
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the recently test-fired precision-guided long-range Emad missile is a conventional armament. “We consider defense as our…
Iran’s DM to answer MPs’ questions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan will attend a Monday session of the national security and foreign policy…
Iran Navy receives domestically-built Qadir cruise missiles
Iran’s Navy has officially received domestically-manufactured anti-ship cruise missiles dubbed Qadir. Qadir missiles were handed over to Iran’s Navy during a ceremony…
Iran ready to continue assistance to Syria: DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan reiterated the country’s continued assistance and support for the Syrian government and…
Iran will receive Russian S-300 missile system by year-end: Dehqan
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the country will take delivery of Russian-made S-300 surface-to-air missile defense system by the end of…
Dehqan: Iran to manufacture highest quality equipment
Tehran, Nov 10, IRNA – Minister of Defense, Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the ministry’s strategy is to design and build the…
Iran to US defense chief: Mind your words
Iran’s defense minister has warned his American counterpart to mind his words, following accusations by the US official that the Islamic Republic is…