Strait of Hormuz

Japan to dispatch its own troops to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Japan will send its own self-defense troops to the Strait of Hormuz instead of joining the US-coalition to protect commercial vessels passing through key Middle Eastern waterways, the Asahi newspaper reported.

Strait of Hormuz region can find its own solution: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – This is a significant moment for our neighborhood. We are witnessing an escalation in tensions and insecurity, threatening to spiral out of control and result in untold tragedies. The four-and-a-half-year war on Yemen has brought the region to the brink of disaster and resulted in measures against Saudi Aramco’s facilities, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote in an article in Financial Times.

Export of oil is Iran's legitimate right, says oil min. Zangeneh

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh told Sputnik that export of oil is Iran's "legitimate right" and for doing that the country would employ "any methods" and would not give up in the face of US sanctions.

Rouhani, Putin discuss Iran's peace plan for Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation met in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.

By Mohammad Ghaderi

Decoding Iranian president plan entitled “Hormuz Peace initiative”

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – While, only few days left until President Hassan Rouhani’s speech at the UN, world media has begun to speculate about the content of his remarks by offering various analyzes.

Zarif meets with Japanese FM in NY to discuss Rouhani's Hormuz Peace Initiative

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – In a meeting with Japanese foreign minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Iran's top diplomat said that President Rouhani will come to the UNGA meeting with Hormuz Peace Initiative.

Australia offers Trump only limited commitment on Iran: Australian PM

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after talks with US President Donald Trump that his country is not getting involved with the US in its pursuit of aims in relation to Iran, beyond a commitment to freedom of navigation in the region.

Iran won't let Persian Gulf become playground for adventurism: Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf is a new way to plunder regional countries.

Iran ready to forgive past mistakes of neighbors: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran is ready to extend a hand of friendship to all of its neighbors and even to forgive their past mistakes because “enemies of Islam and the region seek to make the most out of our division.”

Zarif reminds US of Iran's diplomatic initiatives

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet on Friday reminded the US of eight of Iran's diplomatic initiatives, including the Syrian peace plan and regional non-aggression pact.

Iran soon to release detained UK-flagged tanker: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the UK-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran for violating international maritime rules, will soon be released.

Iran ready to firmly defend its interests in Persian Gulf: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri expressed Iran’s readiness to firmly defend its interests and security in the Persian Gulf region.

IRGC seizes 7 trawlers near Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said in a statement that its forces have detained seven trawling ships in Jask region, near the Strait of Hormuz.

Japan to dispatch forces to Hormuz Strait if Iran gives consent: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Japan is considering sending a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer separately from the US-led coalition to the Persian Gulf and it will perform a mission in the Strait of Hormuz if Iran gives its consent, a Japanese newspaper reported.

Rouhani to Macron:

If Europe fails to abide by commitments, Iran will further reduce JCPOA commitments

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, President Hassan Rouhani said Iran will further reduce its commitments under the JCPOA if Europe does not abide by its obligations under the deal.

By: Farid Haeri

Solution to providing sustainable security in Persian Gulf: transition from coalition logic

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – The security of the Persian Gulf region is provided in sustainable form only when solutions to the logic of play with zero algebraic output are put aside.

Chinese FM stresses safeguarding Iran’s legitimate rights in JCPOA

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – In a meeting with Zarif in Beijing on Monday, Chinese FM Wang Yi said his country supports any move that would reduce tensions and increase stability and security in the region, as well as Iran's legitimate rights and economic benefits incorporated in the JCPOA.

Maj. Gen. Salami:

No force other than regional countries can provide region with security

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – IRGC’s first-in-command said on Thursday that regional security can only be achieved by cooperation and involvement of regional states, not the intervention of foreigners.

Iran to treat CENTCOM allies as supporters of terrorism: ex-diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The former Iranian ambassador to Damascus Hossein Sheikholeslam has said that Iran will treat as supporters of terrorism all the US allies in the West Asia region and the Persian Gulf.

UN backs JCPOA, emphasizes urgent need for ‘restraint, genuine talks’ in ME region

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, Maria Luiza Viotti emphasized the need for ‘restraint and dialogue’ in the Middle East to avoid major confrontation.

Foreign forces sowing insecurity in region: Iran's UN envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations says the presence of foreign forces in the region is sowing insecurity and instability in the Strait of Hormuz, reiterating that the responsibility to ensure the security of the Persian Gulf falls upon its littoral states.

US well aware of consequences of any war against Iran: Kharrazi

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – The head of Iran's Strategic Council on Foreign Relations Kamal Kharrazi said on Monday that US is well aware of consequences of any war against Iran and so it doesn’t seek military confrontation.

Iran's PMO, judiciary to decide on Stena Impero: IRGC

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Port and Maritime Organization of Iran (PMO) and Iranian Judiciary system are to decide on the case of the seized British oil tanker by IRGC, the corps' Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said on Sunday.

Poland skeptical about joining US-led mission in Strait of Hormuz: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Poland has not made an official decision on joining the US-led mission in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Reuters.

Seized Iranian tanker Grace 1 released despite US efforts

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Gibraltar's Supreme Court on Thursday approved the immediate release of Grace 1, an Iranian oil tanker seized off the country's coast last month, despite eleventh-hour efforts by the United States to block it.