Iran’s top military commander visiting Syria for defense talks
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has arrived in Syria to hold key military and defense talks. Heading a high-ranking delegation, Baqeri left Tehran for Damascus on Tuesday and plans to meet with his Syrian counterpart, General Ali Abdullah Ayoub, and Defense Minister Major General Fahd Jassem al-Freij. The […]
Iran ‘needs no permission to boost its defense might’
Iran’s Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami says the Islamic Republic will seek permission from no country to bolster its defense power. Brig. Gen. Hatami made the remark on Saturday, which marked the beginning of the annual Sacred Defense Week in Iran. “As long as the rhetoric of some [countries] is one of threat, Iran’s reinforcement of […]
Iran to Build Up Defense Power, President Vows
TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani unveiled plans on Friday for a boost to the country’s military and defense power, including an enhancement of its missile program. Addressing a military ceremony marking the Sacred Defense Week, held in Tehran, President Rouhani said Iran would strengthen its defense and military power to the extent it deems […]
New Minister Vows to Keep Boosting Iran’s Defense Might
TEHRAN – Iran’s new Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami emphasized that his ministry will use all its capacities to continue boosting the country’s defensive capabilities and address the Armed Forces’ needs. The defense ministry will make every effort to keep upgrading the defensive capabilities of all units of the Armed Forces, the IRGC in […]
Air Defense at Front Line of Defending Iran
TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei highlighted the leading role that the Air Defense plays in safeguarding Iran, calling for efforts to unleash the potential of the country’s young talents and develop innovative plans in this field. The Iranian Air Defense is at the forefront of protection of Iran’s dignity […]
Air Defense Top Priority of Iran’s Armed Forces
TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces described plans to boost the country’s air defense capabilities as the number one priority, saying the significant progress in that sphere has turned Iran’s airspace into one of the safest in the turbulent Middle East region. Building up air defense capabilities has been the main […]