Strait of Hormuz

UK sole country to join US anti-Iran coalition in Strait of Hormuz: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – While Germany reiterated Mon. that it will not join US maritime coalition in the Strait of Hormuz, UK is the only country so far that has agreed with the US plan.

S. Korea says to decide for itself about dispatching troops to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – South Korean Defense Minister Jeong Kyeong-doo said that his country can decide for itself whether to send troops to the Strait of Hormuz or not.

Germany says not taking part in US naval mission in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Chancellor Angela Merkel and the whole German government do not see Germany taking part in a US-led naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz at the moment, German government spokeswoman said on Monday.

Australian politician warns of joining US coalition in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has opened the door to joining a United States convoy to protect oil tankers from Iran, as former foreign minister Bob Carr warns against supporting any US-led mission.

By: Morteza Khansari

Germany hampering Brexit and Johnson’s administration

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) –These days, Germany is receiving many requests from the United States and Britain to join an international coalition to control the Strait of Hormuz and take part in joint navy projects in the Persian Gulf.

US insistence on negotiation with Iran without pre-condition is a big lie: Hatami

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The US action in sanctioning Iran's high-ranking officials showed that the Americans are not honest about readiness to hold talks with Iran without pre-conditions, according to Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami.

Japan not to participate in US Strait of Hormuz initiative: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Japan will not contribute ships to US Middle East maritime force in the Strait of Hormuz, unidentified government sources announced according to a report.

Iran to respond to any missile attacks with its missiles: Former IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei says the US power is in decline and Iran will bring it to its knees through ‘active resistance.’

US envoy angry with Germany's decision not to join coalition in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The US ambassador to Germany launched a scathing attack on Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government on Thursday for its reluctance to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany won't take part in US Strait of Hormuz initiative: FM Mass

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Germany refuses to take part in a US-led maritime mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Heiko Maas announced, adding there “cannot be a military solution” to the current tensions in the Persian Gulf.

BP to continue to make shipments through Strait of Hormuz: chief officer

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – "British Petroleum (BP) will continue to make shipments through Strait of Hormuz but you won’t see any BP-flagged tankers going through in the short term," the British company’s Chief Financial Officer Brian Gilvary said.

Germany's Scholz 'very skeptical' about US mission for Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he was very skeptical about a request by the United States to join a military mission for the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani tells Macron it is getting late for Europe to implement JCPOA

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Iranian president said Tue. Iran “the more time passes by and Iran goes on with reducing JCPOA commitments, the harder it gets for Iran and Europe to return to the starting point.”

Germany makes no promise to join US proposed coalition in PG

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – After it was reported today that Washington had officially requested Berlin’s contribution to a US-led naval force in the Persian Gulf, now reports are coming out saying that Berlin has made no promises to the US and has rejected anti-Iran maritime coalition proposal.

US asks Germany to join naval force in Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Washington has officially requested Berlin’s contribution to a US-led naval force in the Persian Gulf, according to German media.

Navy Aviation chief:

All trans-regional movements under Iran's constant watch

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – A top Iranian military commander reiterated on Monday that all the movements made by the enemies and trans-regional states in territorial and international waters are under the Iranian armed forces’ constant watch.

Iran not to allow US, UK to take control of Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The Secretary of Iran's Expediency Council (EC) Mohsen Rezaei said Sun. that the Americans and the British are escalating the tensions in the region to claim that they have control over the security of the Hormuz Strait and movements of vessels.

Japan opposes joining US-proposed coalition in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Japan has voiced opposition to sending troops to the Strait of Hormuz as part of US-proposed coalition to patrol the Middle East region’s waterways, according to reports.  

Russia, China FMs call for de-escalating tensions in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) –Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on Saturday stressed the necessity of de-escalating tensions in the Sea of Oman and the Strait of Hormuz between Iran and the United States.

India calls on Iran to release 3 remaining crew members Of seized oil tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – India's foreign ministry has appealed for the release of three remaining crew members of tanker MT Riah which was captured by the IRGC on July 13 for carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Top security official:

Iran treats all countries equally in upholding maritime rules

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – In a Sat. meeting with Omani FM, Iranian top security official warned against foreign interference in forming security arrangements in the Persian Gulf, stressing that all countries must uphold international maritime rules regardless of which countries they are.

Iranian military advisor:

Any change to Hormuz Strait status opens door to dangerous confrontation

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – A military aide to the Iranian Leader Brigadier General Hossein Dehghan said Wed. that "any change in the status of the Strait of Hormuz would open the door to a dangerous confrontation."

Iran pens letter to UN to clarify on seizure of UK oil tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has sent a letter to the UN Security Council to clarify on some issues relating to the recent seizure of UK-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sweden in talks with Iran, UK, others over seized tanker

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Sweden said on Wednesday it was holding talks with Iran, Britain and others over a Swedish-owned, British-flagged tanker seized last week by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.

No Iranian drone downed in Strait of Hormuz so far: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – IRGC top commander Salami officially announced that no Iranian drone has been downed in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran assures Iraq of maritime security in Strait of Hormuz: report

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – According to the latest statement released by the Iraqi ministry of oil, Iran has assured the country about the secure and free sailing of vessels in Strait of Hormuz.

No Iranian drone downed: MoD

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami said that no drone of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been downed in the Strait of Hormuz.

Rouhani’s envoy to Paris:

Iran won’t allow any disturbance in shipping via Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – President Rouhani’s special envoy to France, deputy FM Araghchi, stressed that Iran, as a producer and exporter of oil, will not allow any disturbance in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.