Some powers seek dominance on Mideast: Iran minister
The Iranian defense minister says the ongoing developments in the Middle East are the result of efforts made by certain powers to…
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DM: Iran’s Armed Forces favoring regional stability
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan described the country’s Armed Forces as a factor that can effectively contribute…
Iran demands int’l rights, norms in nuclear talks: Minister
Qeshm Island, Hormuzgan Prov., May 29, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Iran pursues its internationally recognized rights…
Daesh not capable of threatening Iranian borders: Defense minister
Bandar Abbas, May 28, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Thursday that Daesh terrorist group is not capable…
Iranian, Russian DMs urge speedy implementation of military deals
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Defense ministers from Iran and Russia in a telephone conversation on Tuesday called for the speedy implementation of agreements…
Extra-regional forces a threat: Iran defense minister
Iran’s defense minister has described the presence of foreign forces in the region as a threat to the Islamic Republic. “We consider…
Yemen war to end with aggressors’ defeat: Iran’s DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan expressed confidence about the resounding defeat of those who have launched a…
Iran news round up – May 20, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analysts…
Iran calls for collective efforts to fight ISIL in region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan in a meeting with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri in Baghdad on Wednesday…
A look at Iranian newspaper front pages on May 20
IFP has taken a look at the front pages of newspapers on Wednesday and picked headlines from 10 of them. IFP has…
Iran, Iraq agree to boost security cooperation against Takfiri terrorists
TEHRAN (FNA)- Senior Iranian and Iraqi defense officials struck an agreement on widening defense and security cooperation between the two states and…
Hegemonic powers wage proxy wars to achieve goals: Iran
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the hegemonic powers wage proxy wars to maintain their interventionism and dominion. “Waging proxy…
Iran to continue backing Iraq integrity: Defense chief
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan says the Islamic Republic has always supported Iraq’s territorial integrity and the establishment of security…
Iran’s coverage: Iran urges halt to attacks on Yemen as precondition for talks
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iran says Saudi Arabia should not be hosting Yemen talks A senior…
Iran daily: Defense minister in Baghdad as Islamic State captures Iraqi city of Ramadi
The Supreme Leader’s senior advisor, Ali Akbar Velayati, has said that Tehran will respond to any request from Baghdad over assistance to reverse the…
Iran’s defense minister in Baghdad for talks with senior officials
Baghdad, May 18, IRNA – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan arrived here on Monday at the head of a leading…
Iranian DM due in Iraq tomorrow
Tehran, May 17, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is slated to pay an official visit to Iraq starting on…
DM: Iran to stand against all security threats in region
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan stressed that Tehran will firmly stand against any group or party that attempts…
Iran daily: Syria’s military appeals to Tehran for more help
Syria’s Defense Minister Fahd Jassem al-Freij is in Tehran to appeal for more assistance from Iran, after a series of rebel victories…
Takfiris fighting proxy war for US, Israel : Iran defense minster
Takfiri terrorist groups in the region are fighting a “proxy war” in the interest of the United States and Israel, Iran’s defense…
Iran, Turkey keen on expansion of ties
Ankara, April 24, IRNA – Defense ministers of Iran and Turkey on Friday expressed their interest in promoting bilateral ties in the…
Iran claims it will soon test locally-produced S-300 missile system
Iranian Defense Minister Brig.-Gen. Hossein Dehqan claimed on Friday that Iran will be testing its locally-produced version of the S-300 missile-defense system…
Iran news round up – April 24, 2015
A selection of the latest news stories and editorials published in Iranian news outlets, compiled by AEI Critical Threats Project Iran Analysts…
Iran Defense Min. meets Turkish, Lebanese, Pakistani counterparts
Istanbul, April 24, IRNA – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan met with his Turkish, Lebanese and Pakistani counterparts in Istanbul…
Minister says Iran is ready to receive S-300 system
Tehran, April 24, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan says Iran is ready to receive the S-300 system, hoping it…
Iran’s defense minister to visit Turkey on Thursday
Tehran, April 23, IRNA – Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan is scheduled to visit Turkey on Thursday to attend the…
Iranian DM deplores French support for aggression on Yemen
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan criticized his French counterpart’s recent remarks about Iran and said Paris should…
Iran offers joint arms production to Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and Azeri Minister of Defense Industry Yavar Jamalov in a meeting in Baku…
Iran ready to equip Azerbaijan’s Army: DM
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran is ready to supply the Republic of Azerbaijan’s Army with the equipment it needs, Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier…
Iran keen on defense cooperation with Azerbaijan Republic: minister
Tehran, April 20, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said Monday Iran is seeking to promote defense and military cooperation…
Iran defense minister in Baku
Tehran, April 21, IRNA – Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan Republic, on Monday. Upon arrival, Dehqan was…
Iran’s Defense Minister starts visit to Baku
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan arrived in the Azerbaijani capital, Baku, on Monday for talks on different…
Iran’s defense minister to visit Azerbaijan
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan would visit Azerbaijan on Monday to discuss issues of mutual interests as well…
Belarus urges closer defense cooperation with Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Belarusian Defense Minister Major General Andrei Ravkov stressed the need for utilizing the existing potentials for closer defense cooperation…
Iran, China, Russia to hold joint security conference soon
TEHRAN (ISNA)- Iran, China and Russia plan to hold a security conference in the near future, said Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General…
Iran to receive modernized version of Russian S-300 missile defense systems
Moscow will deliver modernized versions of the S-300 missile defense systems, Iranian Defense Minister Hossein Dehghan told RIA Novosti on Friday. MOSCOW…
Iran, China determined to boost defense ties
Moscow, April 17, IRNA – Iranian and Chinese defense ministers stressed Tehran and Beijing’s resolve to strengthen bilateral ties in defense sector.…
Iran, Pakistan defense ministers underline border security
Moscow, April 17, IRNA – Iran Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan discussed major regional and international developments and bilateral ties with…
Iran urges united resistance front against US expansionism
The Iranian defense minister has called for the establishment of a united front against the expansionist policies of the United States and its…