Iran Defense
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Iranian Air Defense Gets Interceptor Drone Armed with AAM
The Iranian air defense units on Sunday took delivery of homegrown Karrar drones equipped with a sophisticated air-to-air missile that allows for the interception of hostile aerial targets at…
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Deadly weapons dealers in no position to comment on Iran defense power: Qassemi
EghtesadOnline: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United States and other countries producing and exporting lethal arms are in no position to express opinion about the…
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DM: Iran never to wait for others' permit to mass produce missiles
EghtesadOnline: Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said on Saturday that Iran will continue production of all types of missiles and ammunition for sea and air defense, and it will…
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Iran needs defensive weapons to protect nation: Rouhani
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani has rejected US criticism of Iran’s national missile program, vowing that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to strengthen its defense capabilities…
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Iran unveils four strategic, defensive systems
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s Air Defense on Monday has unveiled four strategic and defensive systems.
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Iran increases range, accuracy of sea-luanched cruise missiles
EghtesadOnline: Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said that the Defense Ministry has elevated the range, accuracy and durability of its sea-launched cruise missiles.
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Iran to give harshest response to enemy threats: defense minister
EghtesadOnline: Iranian defense minister brigadier general Hossein Dehqan has hailed the country’s defensive and missile achievements, saying the Islamic Republic will give the “harshest response”…
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Spokesman: JCPOA not limiting Iran's defensive programs
EghtesadOnline: The nuclear agreement is not curbing Iran's missile and defense activities, said the government spokesman on Tuesday.
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IRGC acts as ‘security shield’: Armed Forces chief of staff
EghtesadOnline: IRGC corps have shielded the security of Iranian people as well as the Islamic Ummah with standing by the Islamic resilience in Syria and Iraq, says Armed Forces chief of staff…
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Our armed forces guardians of region's peace, security
EghtesadOnline: Iranian president Hassan Rouhani described Iran's armed forces' love, trust and the sense of religious duty towards the Commander-in-Chief as the distinctive features of the Armed…
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Iran warns neighbors against 'irresponsible policies'
EghtesadOnline: Iran has warned countries behind the ongoing crises in the Middle East, saying the plights they have created could one day bedevil themselves.
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Azerbaijani defense minister arrives in Tehran
EghtesadOnline: Azerbaijani defense minister Colonel General Zakir Hasanov at the head of a high-level defensive-military delegation arrived in Tehran, Iran.
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New defense achievements unveiled in Rouhani’s presence
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani participated Saturday in an exhibition displaying the achievements of the Defense Ministry gained during the past two years.
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President unveils Defense Ministry achievements
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani participated Saturday in an exhibition displaying the achievements of the Defense Ministry gained during the past two years.
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Iran unveils most advanced Karrar Tank
EghtesadOnline: Defense Minister Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan said on Sunday that updating armor equipment is the main strategy of the country’s defense ministry.
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Iran successfully tests S300 air-defense system
EghtesadOnline: Iran successfully tested S-300 air defense system in Damavand military drills on Saturday.
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Iran to give crushing response to any possible aggresssion: Comdr
EghtesadOnline: Commander of Khatam ul-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier General Farzad Esmaeili Iran will severely respond any possible aggression on its territory “with a strong fist”.
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Zarif: Iran's military capability meant for self-defense
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that Iran's military capability is meant for self-defense.
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Iranian Revolutionary Guard launches military exercises
EghtesadOnline: Iranian Revolutionary Guard ground force started its military exercises dubbed “Prophet Mohammad 11” with launching various advanced rockets in Iran's central desert on Monday.
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Iran’s IRGC launches air defense drill
EghtesadOnline: The Aerospace Division of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has started the major phase of defense exercises in the north-central Iranian province of Semnan.
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Velayati: Iran powerfully continues defense activities
EghtesadOnline: Head of the Strategic Research Center of the Expediency Council, Ali-Akbar Velayati, says the Islamic Republic of Iran is to powerfully continue its defense activities and has…
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President says era of raising walls between nations over
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani said on Wednesday that the era of raising walls between the nations to make them distant from each other is over.
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Iran to defend itself needs no one’s permission: FM’s spokesman
EghtesadOnline: Commenting on Iran’s national and defensive issues is far beyond any foreign countries or international institutions’ jurisdiction, Iranian foreign ministry spokesman emphasized.
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Iran’s Defense Program No Pretext for US Provocations
EghtesadOnline: Iran's top diplomat said Tehran's missile activities do not contravene a UN resolution that endorses the nuclear deal, and should not be used by the US as an excuse to stir tensions.
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Iranian Army launches air defense drill in south of country
EghtesadOnline: The first stage of the massive and joint air defense drill called 'Modafe'an-e Aseman-e Velayat 7' started in the presence of Commander of Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base Brigadier…
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Iran defense min deplores support by certain regional states to terrorism
EghtesadOnline: Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan on Tuesday deplored support of certain regional states to terrorism which has escalated humanitarian crisis and conflict in the…
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Iran, South Africa ink MoU on defense
EghtesadOnline: Iranian Minister of Defense and Logistics of the Armed Forces Brigadier-General Hossein Dehqan and South African Defence Minister Mapisa Nqakula inked a military and defensive…
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Iran’s defense minister departs for South Africa
EghtesadOnline: Iran’s defense minister General Hossein Dehghan headed to South Africa to meet with its high-ranking officials.
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Defense Chief Says Purchase of Russian Fighter Jets on Agenda
EghtesadOnline: Defense Minister Hossein Dehqan said on Saturday Moscow has accepted Tehran's terms on "joint investment and supply of technology" for the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi Su-30…
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Qasemi: Iran's defense capabilities non-negotiable
EghtesadOnline: Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said on Monday that Iran's defense capabilities are non-negotiable and Iran welcomes renewal of EU commitment to implementation of the…