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.

US violates Intl. maritime Convention: official

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Managing Director of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran Mohammad Rastad said that US anti-Iranian and bullying measures are blatant violations of the International Maritime Convention.

Iran defense minister highlights significance of marine power

TEHRAN, Oct. 22 (MNA) – Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami underlined the importance of enhancing the defense capabilities of the Iranian Navy as the force plays a significant role in protecting the country’s territorial integrity.

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.

US-planned anti-Iran PG coalition doomed to failure: Iranian army official

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Head of Iranian Army's Strategic Studies Center Brigadier General Pourdastan has said that only a few countries have agreed to the US attempt to form a so-called maritime coalition in the Persian Gulf.

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.

No room for acquisitive powers in Persian Gulf: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that there is no place in the Persian Gulf for powers which seek to establish a modern version of colonialism.

UAE expresses satisfaction with results of maritime security meeting with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – The UAE Foreign Ministry official has expressed his happiness with recent visit of a maritime delegation to Tehran, stressing the importance of such meetings.

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.

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.

Iran, UAE to hold joint coast guard meeting in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – The 6th joint coast guard meeting between Iran and the UAE will be held in Tehran today.

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.

West's reaction to seizure of UK tanker, political not legal: expert

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – An Iranian expert on international law Nemat Ahmadi said western countries' reaction to Iran's seizure of UK oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz is merely ‘political' while they have not taken the legal and technical aspects of the issue into consideration.

PMO launches new geographical information system

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Iran's Maritime and Ports Organization (PMO) has launched a new version of the Integrated Coastal, Ports and Maritime Information System (PMOGIS) with new features, along with a virtual training course for the organization's staff.