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Defense Minister: Iran after expanding economic ties with Venezuela
Tehran, IRNA – Iran's Defense Minister Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to develop economic cooperation with Venezuela.
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Official lauds Azerbaijan's important position in Iran's defense policy
Tehran, IRNA – Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Mohammadreza Ashtiani has stated that the Republic of Azerbaijan holds an important and influential position in Iran's defense and foreign policy.
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Iran military delegation in Pakistan to attend int’l arms expo
Karachi, IRNA - A high-ranking military delegation of Iran's armed forces has arrived in the Pakistani port city of Karachi to visit an international arms exhibition dubbed "IDEAS 2024".
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Iran, Pakistan review expansion of defense ties
Islamabad, IRNA – The senior Iranian and Pakistani military officials have held talks on strengthening cooperation in the area of defense.
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Aggression on Iran will be met with regretful response: Air Force chief
Bushehr, IRNA — The Iranian Army's Air Force Commander Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi has warned the Israeli regime that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with a response that will make the Zionists regret their mistake.
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Two Iran-made destroyers to set afloat soon: Official
Tehran, IRNA — Two homegrown destroyers will be launched soon, the commander of the Navy of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says.
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Iran air defense intercepts Zionist regime’s airstrikes against some military centers
Tehran, IRNA – The public relations office of the Iranian air defense command issued a statement announcing that Israeli airstrikes against military centers in Tehran, the western province of Ilam, and the southwestern province of Khuzestan have been intercepted and countered successfully.
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Iran-Oman hold Military Friendship Joint Committee meeting in Muscat
Tehran, IRNA – The annual meeting of the Omani-Iranian Joint Military Commission was opened in Muscat, Oman.
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Iran's missiles can reach any point in occupied Palestine: Cmdr
Qazvin, IRNA – A commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps in Qazvin province, Brigadier General Hossein Mohammad Shafiei, has said that Iran's missiles can reach any point in occupied Palestine.
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Resistance only way to protect Iran: FM SPOX
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has emphasized that the Sacred Defense proved that protecting the country can be achieved only through resistance.
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Iran's Sacred Defense Week military parade
The Iranian Armed Forces have launched extensive military parades across the country on Saturday (September 21, 2024) to observe Sacred Defense Week.
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New Iranian ballistic missiles were unveiled today
Tehran, IRNA - On the occasion of the beginning of Sacred Defense Week, Iran Armed Forces have unveiled the latest achievements such as Shahed 136B drone and Jahad ballistic missile, in a ceremony on Saturday morning.
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Iran's Armed Forces stage military parade to commemorate Sacred Defense Week
Tehran, IRNA - The Iranian Armed Forces have launched extensive military parades across the country on Saturday to observe Sacred Defense Week.
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Senior Iran army commander meets ICRC official in China
Tehran, IRNA – Head of the Joint Staff of the Iranian Army, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari and Vice-president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Gilles Carbonnier, in a meeting in China conferred on the Iranian armed forces’ effective role in international aid.
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Brigadier General Ashtiani appointed as Deputy Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces
Tehran, IRNA – Brigadier General Mohammadreza Ashtiani has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces.
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Iran’s pick for defense minister vows to boost deterrence power
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s nominee for taking the helm of the ministry of defense has promised to strengthen the country’s deterrence power.
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American think tank highlights role of Iran-made drones worldwide
Tehran, IRNA — Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), an American think tank, has acknowledged that various countries worldwide welcome Iranian-made drones.
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Iranian colonel: We are ready to respond to threats
Tehran, IRNA – A senior military official in Iran’s northern province of Gorgan says members of his bridge are ready to respond to threats imposed by enemies against the Islamic Republic.
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Russian minister hails Iran’s defense achievements as impressive
Moscow, IRNA — Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov has described the achievements of the Islamic Republic in the Army-2024 Exhibition as very impressive.
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Iran’s defense capabilities on par with its drone, missile power: IRGC general
Moscow, IRNA – Deputy Coordinator of the Khatam al-Anbiya Base Brigadier General Ali Shadmani has emphasized that Iran’s defense capabilities are on par with its drone and missile power.
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Iran’s military delegation arrives in Russia to attend Army-2024
Moscow, IRNA — A high-level Iranian delegation has arrived in Russia to take part in the 10th International Military-Technical Forum “Army-2024”.
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Iran’s east air defense gets new radars, missile interceptors
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s air defense system in the eastern part of the country has received new radars and missile interceptors, in a ceremony attended by the chief commander of Iran’s Army Air Defense Force.
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Iran reports 4-fold increase in defense exports
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s defense minister Mohammad Reza Ashtiani has told the Iranian parliament that the country’s defense industry exports have quadrupled since the current administration took office in August 2021.
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Many countries interested in Iranian drones: Commander
Tehran, IRNA — Chief of the Iranian Army’s Air Force Brigadier General Hamid Vahedi says many countries are interested in buying Iranian-made drones.
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IRGC: Ten countries helped Israel against Iran’s operation
Tehran, IRNA – The spokesman of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says ten countries helped the Zionist regime fend off Iran's drone and missile operation.
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‘Iran-Pakistan defense cooperation to boost regional peace, stability’
Islamabad, IRNA - Strengthening cooperation between the armed forces of Iran and Pakistan will bring peace and stability to the two nations and the region as a whole, a Pakistani army statement says.
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Op. True Promise changes regional power balance: Navy chief
Tehran, IRNA - Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says "Operation True Promise" against the Zionist regime changed the regional power balance.
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Iran foiled nearly 200 cyber-attacks in month to elections: Official
Tehran, IRNA – Head of Iran’s Civil Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali says Iran has foiled nearly 200 cyber-attacks in the month leading up to the recent parliamentary elections.
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‘Iran advanced drones carry out reconnaissance operations at any point’
Tehran, IRNA — Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Iran is able to carry out reconnaissance operations at any point using invisible advanced drones.
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IRGC test-fires long-range ballistic missile from warship: Commander
Tehran, IRNA - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has for a first time fired a long-range ballistic missile from a warship, the commander of the force says, amid Iran’s growing efforts to expand its missile program for defense and deterrence purposes.