Maritime Security

Navy Force ready to defend Iran’s maritime border: Cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said that the Navy Force of Iran is ready to respond harshly to any enemies’ threat and defend the maritime borders of the country with all its might and power.

Pakistan invites Iran to participate in Aman naval drill

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Commander of the Pakistan Navy Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi on Saturday invited Iran to participate in the Aman naval exercises.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran not to hesitate to defend its sovereign rights in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Condemning the G7 statement over baseless accusations against Iran, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran will not hesitate to defend its sovereign rights in the Persian Gulf.

‘Iran will not hesitate to defend itself’: diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat in the United Nations warned the Israeli regime of any “adventurism and miscalculations”, noting that the country is ready to defend its national interests.

Iran lodges protest to IMO over rising rhetoric

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the UK Mohsen Baharvand has penned a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to protest the rhetoric recently raised against Tehran after suspicious incidents with tankers in Persian Gulf.

Embassy urges caution against false flag operations in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in London reviewed the recent days’ propaganda against Iran, urging vigilance against false flag operations in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran warns Israeli regime in letter to UNSC

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s mission to the United Nations has sent a letter to the head of the UN Security Council, warning the Israeli regime that it “should bear consequences of it possible adventurism”.

‘Misleading’ public ‘not fair game’: Iran embassy

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in London has reacted to the reports of alleged security incidents in the regional waters, noting that it is not ‘fair’ to ‘mislead public’ for ‘diplomatic gains’.

UK signals end of security incident for Asphalt Princess

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a statement the end of an alleged security incident for Asphalt Princess in the Sea of Oman.

Spox:

Western-led propaganda seeks to pave way for new adventurism

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces says conflicting reports about security incidents for ships in the Persian Gulf region are aimed at preparing the ground for new adventurism.

In a tit-for-tat move:

Iran summons Romanian ambassador over baseless accusations

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – The Romanian ambassador to Tehran was summoned to Foreign Ministry after the European country accused Iran of involvement in an attack on a ship off Oman's coasts on Friday.

FM spokesman:

Any anti-Iran adventurism to receive swift, decisive answer

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – After the UK and US baselessly accused Tehran of involvement in an attack on a ship in the Sea of Oman, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tweeted Mon. to warn them against any adventurism.

Tangsiri:

IRGC Navy ready to firmly defend ideals of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Commander of IRGC Navy Force said that the force is fully prepared to firmly defend ideals and sublime values of the Islamic Revolution with its utmost power and might.

Navy commander at IONS:

Regional rivalries negatively impacts maritime security

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Army Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi has warned of behaviors that would weaken the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), adding that regional rivalries negatively impact maritime security.

Iran seizes Indian ship carrying Covid-19 cases

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – The governor of the Iranian Jack County, Hormozgan Province, said Monday that Iranian maritime guards seized an Indian ship carrying Covid-19 cases in the Persian Gulf waters.

New details on explosion at Iranian ship Saviz in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – A crew member says that "The day before the incident, an unidentified helicopter above scouted Saviz for 5 to 10 minutes."

Iran, Pakistan navies cooperating on maritime peace, security

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – A senior Iranian commander said the navies of the Islamic Republic and Pakistan are cooperating in line with the plans to boost maritime peace and security.

US, Israel are behind attack on Iranian ship: Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – While condemning the attack on Iranian ‘Shahr-e Kord’ cargo ship, Syrian Foreign Ministry announced that the attack has been carried out with the consent of the United States and with the implementation of the Zionist regime.

Smugglers kill Iranian border guard, injure two more

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – An Iranian border guard has been martyred, while two others have been admitted to hospital after clashes with smugglers in the Persian Gulf.

USS Georgia enters Persian Gulf: US Navy

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – US navy announced on Monday that Submarine USS Georgia has entered the Persian Gulf.

UK says aware of attack on vessel off Yemen coast: Report

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) naval authority said on Saturday it was aware of an attack on a vessel off the coast of Yemen without providing any details of the attack.

All naval parts, equipment domestically produced: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy said that Navy Force of the country has been self-reliant in relevant field, stating that all parts and equipment needed in Navy Force has been manufactured by knowledge-based firms.

India joins EU maritime coalition in Persian Gulf: Report

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – India has joined European Union [EU]’s maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf.

Iran’s Navy cmdr.:

All Iranian soldiers ready for self-sacrifice to preserve security

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that all soldiers of the Islamic Iran are ready to self-sacrifice themselves to establish security and repel global arrogance from the country especially in the maritime sector.

Iranian ship sinks off Iraqi coast

TEHRAN, Jun. 05 (MNA) – An Iranian vessel has drowned near the Iraqi port of Umm Qasr, a senior Iranian maritime official said on Friday.

MIO plays a pivotal role in advancing goals: Khanzadi

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization, as a beating heart of the maritime industry, has played a pivotal and leading role in realizing macro and strategic objectives of the country.

Iran, regional countries responsible for maritime security in region

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – In reaction to the departure of Japanese destroyer to the Persian Gulf, Iranian Embassy in Japan said that the maritime security should be provided by the countries of the region and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Rear Admiral Rastegari:

Iran indigenizes over 70% of ship equipment manufacturing

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Head of Iranian Defense Ministry's Marine Industries Organization Rear Admiral Rastegari said that more than 70 percent of equipment of vessels has been indigenized in the country.

PMO CEO:

US sanctions jeopardize world’s maritime industry

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Rastad said that US sanctions have endangered maritime industry in the entire world.