Maritime Security

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.

Khanzadi says foreign forces' presence in ME causes regional insecurity

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that the presence of foreign forces in the region has no result but creating insecurity.

Iran exports all its oil through maritime borders: Navy cmdr.

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – 93% of Iranian goods exports and all oil exports are carried out through the country's maritime borders, according to the commander of the Iranian Navy Admiral Khanzadi.

IMO urges US, member states not to endanger maritime security

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to London Hamid Baedinejad said Thu. that the International Maritime Organization (IMO) responded to Iran's demand and called on the United States and other member states to refrain from taking any action which puts international maritime security at risk.

Iran's Navy, IRGC Navy to improve mutual interactions

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Navy Commander, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi and the commander of the IRGC Navy, Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi, held a bilateral meeting on Monday.

Iran's Army Navy cmdr.:

Maritime security collective issue

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Maritime security is a collective and global issue that requires securing wealth chains and nations’ interests in the international waters, according to Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi at the 6th Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

1st Intl. Comprehensive Marine Expo kicks off in Tehran

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The first International Comprehensive Marine Exhibition of Iran (MARINEEX) has kicked off in Tehran in the presence of head of marine department of Ministry of Defense and participation of 140 companies.

Navy commander meets ranking Russian navy envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) –Rear Admiral Sayyari, the Commander of Iran's Navy met with a high ranking Russian navy delegation on the sidelines of the 3rd International Maritime Security Symposium.

Navy commander meets with Bangladeshi counterpart

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Navy Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari met with his Bangladeshi counterpart on the sidelines of the 3rd International Maritime Security Symposium.

Iran, Indonesia navies to boost coop.

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari discussed expansion of ties with his Indonesian counterpart in Bali. 

Iran, Indonesia stress coop. on fighting maritime terrorism

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Navy Commander Habibollah Sayyari held talks with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs, Wiranto, on Thursday.

Iran to attend 3rd Maritime Security Symposium in Indonesia

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The 3rd Maritime Security Symposium is to be held in Bali, Indonesia, this week with participation of Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.