Strait of Hormuz

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.

Release of UK seized Iranian oil tanker ‘Grace 1’ postponed at US request

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The release of UK seized Iranian oil tanker ‘Grace 1’ was postponed at the request of the United States.

Iran is not kidding on defending its national security in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Brigadier General Gholamreza Jalali has said that Iran will vigorously defend its national interests in territorial waters.

European mission in Hormuz Strait likely to come up in EU meeting in Finland: Merkel

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday she believed the idea of a European naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz would be discussed again at informal meetings of European foreign and defense ministers in Finland later this month.

Army air defense commander:

Enemy does not dare test Iran’s defense power

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – “If the enemy today has ducked 200 km away from the Strait of Hormuz it is due to its fear of Iranian armed forces’ deterrence power and they know that Iran’s defense power is not testable,” according to the commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard.

PEDEC head:

Iran to commence exporting oil via east of Strait of Hormuz as of March 2021

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Head of Petroleum Engineering and Development Company (PEDEC) announced on Wednesday that by completion of Goreh-Jask oil pipeline by March 2021, Iran can circumvent Strait of Hormuz and export its first oil freight via east part of it.

Iraq warns against Israeli regime’s presence in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iraq's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Alhakim said that Iraq opposes the involvement of the Zionist in the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf.

Zarif to Al-Jazeera:

US arms sales make Persian Gulf into 'tinderbox ready to blow up'

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif has warned against an arms race in the Middle East, saying recent US weapons sales have turned the Persian Gulf region into a "tinderbox ready to blow up".

US resorting to threadbare policies to foment tensions in region: Jahangiri

TEHRAN, Aug. 12 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri slammed the United States for resorting to “threadbare policy” of fomenting tensions in the Persian Gulf in order to justify its presence in the region.

Israeli regime seeking to ignite conflict between PG states: scholar

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian scholar believes that the Israeli regime’s participation in the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf is aimed at igniting a conflict or even a war between regional states.

Iran won't hesitate to safeguard its security: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that presence of trans-regional countries in the Persian Gulf is a source of insecurity and that Iran will not hesitate to safeguard its security.

Amir-Abdollahian warns Israeli regime:

Set foot in PG and face its smoke in Tel Aviv

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament's General Director for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian warned the Israeli regime that there will be grave consequences if they set foot in the Persian Gulf.

Security commission spox:

US-led Persian Gulf coalition doomed to failure

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker lambasted the US’ decision to establish a maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf region, which Washington purports would seek to beef up maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, saying its efforts will definitely be to no avail.

Iran's defense min.:

US maritime coalition to compromise Middle East security

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s defense minister criticized the United States’ plan to create a military coalition under the pretext of safeguarding strategic waters in the Persian Gulf region, saying such a move would only contribute to undermining the region’s security.

US drone shootdown, UK tanker seizure show enemy’s empty power

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – IRGC spokesman said that downing of US drone and seizure of British oil tanker showed the enemy’s empty power to the world.

Iran warns enemies of making any mistakes in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Army's Air Defense Force Brigadier General Alireza Sabahi Fard said that enemies should be careful not to make any mistakes in the region.

Downing of US drone message of Iran’s scientific capability: official

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Chairman of the central committee for commemoration of the Sacred Defense Week, Bahman Kargar said on Wednesday that shooting down the US drone was more of a representation of Iran’s scientific capability rather than its missile power.

Rouhani to Macron:

Oil, banking relations Iran's rights incorporated in JCPOA

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian and French presidents have called for continuation of bilateral consultations to find ways to reduce tensions in the region and secure Iran’s interests as incorporated in the JCPOA.

US asks 60 nations to join coalition in Hormuz Strait, but only UK agrees

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – While the United Kingdom has so far been the only country to joint the US-led coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says that the US has asked more than sixty nations to join the coalition.

If there remains little rationale in enemies, they won’t attack Iran: Larijani

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani warned of devastating consequences of any possible war against Iran.

Iran not embracing presence of foreign military in ME: MP

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the country doesn't welcome the presence of foreign military forces in the Persian Gulf.