Persian Gulf
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Domestic marine industry continues to grow
TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization chairman said on Wednesday that today, Iran is capable of manufacturing most of its maritime equipment domestically.
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Spokesman briefs 1st day of 'Muhammad Rasoulallah' drill
TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The spokesman for the massive Iranian army's military drills in south of the country briefed the reporters about the first day of the maneuver saying that the goals previously set were achieved.
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Army to hold drills in southern Makran region
TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Habibollah Sayyari said the army military exercises code-named Mohammad Rasoulallah will begin tomorrow in the southern Makran region and coastline of the Sea of Oman.
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Rouhani:
Iran believes in diplomacy to resolve regional issues
TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s president, in a meeting with speaker of Consultative Assembly of Qatar, stressed that the differences between the neighboring countries should be resolved through dialogue, declaring Iran’s support for the Qatari government and nation.
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Former IRGC gen.:
Enemy’s likely threats against Iran to be through air, sea
TEHRAN, Dec. 19 (MNA) – Maj. Gen. Yahya Rahim Safavi, the top military advisor of Leader, while describing scenarios of possible future threats against Iran, said air and sea comprise main sources of potential military threats.
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Pres. Rouhani lauds Nat. Navy Day
TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – In a message to commemorate the National Navy Day on Nov. 28, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lauded the Navy for its outstanding role in safeguarding the country and contributing to its might in international waters.
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DoM:
Defense Ministry to further support Navy
TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – In a message to commemorate the National Navy Day, Iranian defense minister announced that his ministry will do its best to equip the country’s Army Navy with more advanced technology.
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Philippines pushing for Shia-Sunni dialogue
TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) –The special envoy of Philippine President Duterte for intercultural dialogue, is pushing for talks between Sunni and Shia Muslims, no matter how “difficult”, “slim” and “almost impossible” it may sound.
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FM rejects claim of Tunisia mediating between Iran, KSA
TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Ghasemi, the Spokesman of Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs rejected the claim that Tunisia has requested to mediate between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
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‘Mermaid’ nominated for 2 awards at 7th intl. presence
TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iranian feature movie ‘Mermaid’, directed by Amir Masoud Aghababaeian, will go to the competition section of Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes.
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Ghasemi:
France’s one-sided look at ME puts crisis on hold
TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran FM spokesperson said France takes up a one-sided approach to humanitarian crises and disasters in the Middle East which, willingly or not, will help to actualize potential crises.
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Iran discontent with anti-Qatar measures of PG states
TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Special aide of Iranian Parliament Speaker Amir-Abdollahian told Qatari Ambassador to Tehran, Ali al-Sulaiti, that Iran is discontent with Saudi measures against Qatar.
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By: Asgaripour, Abbasi
Persepolis vs Esteghlal highlights
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Persepolis defeated its arch-rival Esteghlal football team thanks to a goal from Ali Alipour on Thursday. Persepolis is now second with 20 points in Iran Professional League (IPL) and Esteghlal stayed 13th in the table with just nine point from 10 games.
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UK Foreign Ministry had ordered use of “Persian Gulf”
TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to London said the Foreign Ministry of UK has issued an official instruction set on using the term “Persian Gulf” in a confidential document.
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By: Iman Hamikhah
Persian Gulf Exhibition kicks off
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – The Persian Gulf Exhibition, where the portrait of Marty Mohammad Ahmadi was unveiled, was held Mon. in Soureh Cultural & Art Institute.
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Trump distortion of history, political joke: Ayat. Shahroudi
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Ayatollah Mahmoud Hashemi Shahroudi the Chairman of the Expediency Council denounced US President Trump’s manipulation of historic facts.
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Mr. Trump! Don’t return US to age of savagery: Amir-Abdollahian
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Hossein Amir-Abdolahian, Parliament's General Director for International Affairs, reacted to US President Trump’s Friday speech against Iran.
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By: Majid Asgaripour
Iranian students angry with Trump’s anti-Iran speech
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – A group of students at Amir Kabir University in Tehran, convened at the site of the grove of unnamed martyrs at the campus of the academy to stage their protest against the anti-Iran rhetoric of Trump in his Friday speech. Trump’s reference to Persian Gulf with the title fabricated in 1950s have stirred anger among all Iranians all over the world. Social media users in Iran are now using hashtags that say #nevertrustUSA and #IranKeepspromises in their reactions to Trump's speech.
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By: Farshforoush, Moheimany, Mohsenifar
Persian Gulf Forever
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Persian Gulf is the world 3rd largest gulf, about which there are some printed documents from the Achaemenid Persian Empire era of Darius (550-330 BC). Several outstanding national figures in different areas including arts, politics, science and culture have participated in the event to explore the historical roots of the Persian Gulf, its geopolitical and strategic significance and its universal importance as an energy hub.
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Zarif:
Trump’s geography for sale to highest bidder
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif reacting to Trump’s falsification of the name Persian Gulf said the US president’s geography is "for sale to the highest bidder".
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IRGC stages naval parades in Persian Gulf
BUSHEHR, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Various units of IRGC Navy staged a parade in the Persian Gulf on Sun. concurrent with the martyrdom anniversary of IRGC commander Nader Mahdavi who was killed in 1987 by American forces during patrol.
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FM Zarif:
Iran shares close views on Yemen with Oman, Qatar
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said Tue. that Omani and Qatari officials have shared his views on the need for putting an immediate end to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
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FM Zarif departs for Oman, Qatar
TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian FM Zarif has left Tehran for Oman's capital Muscat and will follow it up with a visit to Qatar as part of his two-nation tour to Persian Gulf littoral states aimed at holding talks with senior officials on regional developments.
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Iran issues warning to US Navy vessel
TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian commander issued a warning to an American Navy ship after it changed course and approached Iranian vessels.
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Qatari Amir, Trump discussed PG diplomatic crisis
TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The US President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani spoke over the phone about the Persian Gulf crisis.
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Iran’s coordination with US navy in Persian Gulf, ridiculous: General
TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran, turned down Americans’ request for coordination in the Persian Gulf.
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Rail freight transit up by 75%
TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Deputy head of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways said volume of rail freight transit has increased by 57 per cent since the beginning of the current Iranian calendar year (began March 21).
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Iran deploys 2mn barrels of SPOL crude to East Asia
TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Ministry of Petroleum announced that four crude consignments recovered from South Pars Oil Layer (SPOL) with an overall volume of two million barrels have been shipped to East Asian markets.
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Japan to assist Iran in water management
TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Head of JICA’s office in Iran said it was essential to implement upstream management projects in Karun Dam given the significance of Karun river in southwest Iran.
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IRGC to continue drone patrols in Persian Gulf
TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Public Relations Office of IRGC’s drone unit based in the Persian Gulf said airborne patrols will be carefully and uninterruptedly pursued within Iran’s ADIZ.