Defense Power
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Iran showcases defense achievements at Belarus exhibition
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics has put on display more than 50 military achievements at an international exhibition in Minsk, Belarus.
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Confab on cognitive warfare, national security
TEHRAN, May 12 (MNA) – The National Conference on Cognitive Warfare and National Security was held in Tehran on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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Pakistan seeking to re-establish nuclear deterrence
TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Pakistan reserves the right to respond to India’s missile attacks in a bid to defend itself and re-establish its nuclear deterrence, former Pakistan Army Brigadier Rashid Wali said.
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General Bagheri:
Defense ministry equipment aligned with modern warfare needs
TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri says Iran’s defense equipment is designed to meet the demands of contemporary and future battlefields, including cyber and electronic warfare.
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Why is Iran's Qassem Basir missile a military asset?
TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – On Sunday, Iran officially unveiled its latest missile, the recently test-fired Qassem Basir, which is a solid-fuel ballistic missile with a range of 1,200 kilometers.
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IRGC invincible, moving forward: Chief commander
TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been founded to win, its commander said, emphasizing that his forces are accustomed to making headway without giving up.
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Iran’s defense capabilities build a reliable deterrence
TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – As one of the main players in the West Asian military scene, Iran holds a significant status in the rankings of military power in Asia and the world, building a reliable deterrence.
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IRGC spox warns enemy against any aggression
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Any aggression from the enemies against the country will receive a strong and remorseful response, Spokesman of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Brigadier General Ali Mohammad Naeini said.
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Iran showcases weaponry achievements in Iraq Defense Expo
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – A series of Iranian weapons have been exhibited in the 13th edition of the Iraq Defense Exhibition (IQDEX 2025) in Baghdad.
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Ensuring security, saving lives; Inside IRGC’s missions
TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – April 22 marks the anniversary of the founding of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an influential institution established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution to defend Iran's security.
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IRGC may unveil new vessel "better than similar US models"
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The IRGC may unveil a new vessel that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri described as "better than similar American models."
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Iran Army possesses ‘ultra-secret, AI-powered’ weapons
TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – The commander of the Ground Force of the Iranian Army has revealed the existence of domestically-developed, ultra-secret weapons powered by artificial intelligence in the force’s arsenal.
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Gen. Bagheri:
Iran’s anti-terrorism cooperation with Tajikistan on agenda
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri has said interaction and cooperation between the armed forces of Iran and Tajikistan is at its highest level and is constantly growing and developing.
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Army, IRGC are strong fortress to defend Iran: Salami
TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami has said that the country’s army and IRGC forces are a strong fortress to defend the Islamic Iran against external threats.
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By: Ali Haddadi Asl
Iran defense min. welcomes his Tajik counterpart in Tehran
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh welcomed his Tajik counterpart Emomali Sobirzoda at the venue of the Ministry of Defense in Tehran on Tuesday.
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IRGC Spox.:
'Operation True Promise I' world's biggest drone operation
TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – The IRGC spokesperson hailed "True Promise I" as the world's largest drone operation and the first direct military confrontation between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Israel, signaling Iran's military capabilities.
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Iran produces 900 defense systems: Ministry
TEHRAN, Apr. 12 (MNA) – Iran's defense industry has developed over 900 defense and weapons systems, marking a significant leap from pre-revolution capabilities, according to the Ministry of Defense.
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Iran's Army expands, equips drone bases across borders
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran has expanded and equppied its drone bases across the country, including in border regions, Commander of the Iranian Army Ground Forces has said.
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Araghchi:
Americans know extent of Iran’s defensive power
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s foreign minister says the US is well aware of the formidable nature of the Islamic Republic’s defensive capabilities, underlining the country’s sufficient preparedness to defend itself.
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Iran's air defense capabilities to surprise enemies: cmdr.
TEHRAN, Apr. 06 (MNA) – Commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi-Fard refuted claims by Western states that Iran's air defense has been weakened, saying that surprises await enemies if they attack Iran.
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Iran's MoD vows decisive response to any adventurism
TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Iran's Defense Ministry warned enemies that any act of aggression or adventurism would be met with a swift decisive response.
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Report;
Iran readied missiles for potential response amid US threats
TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's armed forces have readied missiles with the capability to strike US-related positions, amid ongoing threats of military action from President Donald Trump, a news outlet has learned.
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IRGC Navy Cmdr.:
Iran capable of striking enemy bases in any location
TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri reaffirmed Iran’s military capabilities, warned against threats, and rejected any negotiations on its missile arsenals.
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Iran’s Army Ground Force fully ready to confront any threat
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiumars Heidari has said that the country’s Army Ground Force is fully prepared to confront any threat that jeopardizes the security of the country.
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Iran, Belarus ink MoU to strengthen bilateral defense coop.
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Belarus signed a cooperation document to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation on Wednesday.
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Iran's defense minister:
Iran's maritime power means its utmost power in region, world
TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA)–Iran Minister of Defense Brigadier General Aziz Nasirzadeh says that Iran's authority at sea means authority in the region and the world, so the country needs to strengthen this authority by relying on its domestic capabilities.
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Report;
Russian missile experts visit Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Several senior Russian missile specialists have reportedly visited Iran over the past year as the Islamic Republic has deepened its defence cooperation with Moscow.
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Senior Army commander:
Iran to change military tactics, techniques based on threats
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander says the country will change its military techniques and tactics in response to evolving threats.
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Admiral Tangsiri:
IRGC Navy will give decisive, resounding response to threats
TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy has reached a stage of power today that will give a decisive and resounding response to any threats, Iran’s IRGC Navy Commander says.
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Iran terms bolstering defense capability as necessary action
TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has described reinforcing the country’s defense preparedness as a responsible and essential move.