Maritime Security

Navy Cmdr.:

Trump’s remarks on US power illusionary

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments on the US’s power stem from an “illusion.”

Russia, China vessels arrive in Iran for naval drill (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – Vessels from China and Russia have entered Iran’s territorial waters in the northern Indian Ocean to participate in the 'Maritime Security Belt 2025' joint naval exercise.

Iran, China, Russia to hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Iran-China-Russia joint naval exercise will commence on Tuesday in the northern Indian Ocean, hosted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy.

Iran, Oman to ramp up coop. in maritime security field

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Officials of the Islamic Republic of and Sultanate of Oman have expressed the need to expand maritime security cooperation in various areas.

Gen. Bagheri:

Iran deterrent power evolved to address maritime threats

TEHRAN, Nov. 25 (MNA) – The chief of staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said the evolved deterrent power of Iran in addressing modern maritime threats, combined with its strength in other domains is a driving force for strong ties with Muslim nations.

Iran Navy cmdr.:

Combined IMEX maritime drill shows Iran cannot be isolated

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy Chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says presence and participation of different countries in combined Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Maritime Exercise “IMEX 2024”, shows that the country cannot be isolated.

World witnessing biggest genocide in human history: Navy cmdr

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has described the Israeli genocidal war in Gaza as world's biggest genocide in throughout history.

Iran hosting combined maritime exercise of "IMEX 2024"

TEHRAN, Oct. 19 (MNA) – "IMEX 2024," kicked off with the presence of several members and observers of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

Iran dismisses US baseless allegations about Red Sea security

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – The Iranian representative to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has rejected allegations made by the United States against Iran about the security of the Red Sea.

China:

German military ships in Taiwan Strait increase security risk

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – China blames Berlin on Saturday for exacerbating security risks in the Taiwan Strait, following the passage of two German military vessels through the sensitive waters the previous day.

Incident reported east of Yemen’s Nishtun, UKMTO says

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – On Tuesday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations announced that it had received a report regarding the security incident in the east of Yemen and the Sea of Makran.

Vessel southeast of Yemen’s Nishtun sends distress call

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced a new incident in the southeast of Yemen.

Two vessels catch fire after missile strikes off Yemen’s Aden

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – The media reported a missile attack on two other ships in the Red Sea on Sunday.

Iran, Kuwait negotiate to ensure maritime border security

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Border Police Commander and Director General of Kuwait's Directorate General of the Coast Guard Commander Sheikh Mubarak Ali Al-Sabah have discussed increasing efforts to ensure maritime border security.

UK ship attacked by Yemeni army sinks in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – A British container ship has sunk in the Red Sea almost two weeks after it came under attack by Yemen’s Armed Forces.

Maritime development key to boast economic growth

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The recent conference at the Center for Development Research and Foresight highlighted the growing importance of the maritime economy to the country's future.

Yemeni army targets new ship sailing toward Occupied Lands

TEHRAN, Jan. 03 (MNA) – The spokesman of the Yemeni armed forces announced a new operation against a ship that was sailing towards occupied lands under the control of the Zionist regime of Israel.

Iran stresses commitment to maritime order under Intl. laws

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran emphasizes its commitment to the maritime order based on the international laws of the seas in order to protect the maritime rights and interests of all, Iran's envoy to UN says.

IRGC cmdr.:

Iran naval forces ‘frustrated’ maritime superpowers

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri says his force along with the Iranian Army's naval division have “frustrated” those who claim to be "maritime superpowers."

Iran Army Navy 90th flotilla returns home after 84 days

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy's 90th flotilla of warships arrived home on Wednesday after sailing in international waters for 84 days to ensure the security of Iranian and foreign merchant ships.

UAE withdraws from US-led maritime coalition

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The United Arab Emirates withdrew from a US-led Middle East maritime security coalition two months ago after evaluating its security relationships, the Persian Gulf state said early on Wednesday.

Maj. Gen. Bagheri:

Iran navy to continue its presence in oceans seriously

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran's Navy will continue its presence in the oceans seriously, the Chief of General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said on Sunday referring to the successful mission of the Navy’s 86th flotilla.

Beijing:

Iran-Russia-China drills contributes to maritime Security

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei says the joint military exercises of China, Russia and Iran have made a positive contribution to maritime security, as well as to regional peace and stability.

Iran navy opens maritime security center in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – The commander of the Iranian Army Navy said that an international maritime security control center was opened in the third naval district in the north of the Indian Ocean on Saturday.

Army Navy role in providing Hormuz Strait security strategic

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said that key role of the Army Navy in the security of the Strait of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab, the Sea of Oman, the Indian Ocean and the Red Sea is ‘strategic’.

Security can be provided by regional countries: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Aug. 30 (MNA) – The Deputy Chief of the Iranian Army Force for Coordination Affairs said that security of the region can be provided by countries of the region including powerful countries such as Iran and India.

Russia’s new Maritime Doctrine:

US, NATO main threats to national maritime security

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The US course towards dominance in the World Ocean and NATO’s mounting activity are major security threats to Russia, as follows from the new Maritime Doctrine approved by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday.

Iran one of active, influential countries in IMO: Official

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA)– The Deputy CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) for Maritime Affairs said that Iran has always been regarded as one of influential countries in meetings and specialized committees of International Maritime Organization.

Gen. Bagheri:

Boosting Iran-Oman military ties in favor of regional nations

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Noting that the presence of foreigners in the common region of Iran and Oman only brings insecurity, Major-General Mohammad Bagheri called for developing Iran-Oman military relations.