Persian Gulf

Japan to dispatch its own troops to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Japan will send its own self-defense troops to the Strait of Hormuz instead of joining the US-coalition to protect commercial vessels passing through key Middle Eastern waterways, the Asahi newspaper reported.
2019-10-18 12:45
Gas production resumes at SPD 9

TEHRAN, Oct. 16 (MNA) – Production of gas has started at a South Pars platform for Phases 6-8 (SPD 9) that had caught fire in June.
2019-10-16 10:03
Tehran, Riyadh's steps to de-escalate tensions

TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Past tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia in recent days have been replaced by positive signals for engagement and negotiation; the signs are evident in the speeches and statements of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia’s officials.
2019-10-13 14:18
Strait of Hormuz region can find its own solution: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – This is a significant moment for our neighborhood. We are witnessing an escalation in tensions and insecurity, threatening to spiral out of control and result in untold tragedies. The four-and-a-half-year war on Yemen has brought the region to the brink of disaster and resulted in measures against Saudi Aramco’s facilities, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif wrote in an article in Financial Times.
2019-10-10 17:15
By: Rahbar Emdadi

Police's naval drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The Iranian police forces staged a naval drill in the waters of the Persian Gulf to commemorate the Law Enforcement Week on Wednesday.
2019-10-09 22:30
IRGC Navy chief:

Persian Gulf security to be established only through neighbors' coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Noting that the Persian Gulf belongs to all neighbors, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Iran can establish security in the Persian Gulf with the cooperation and empathy of the neighbors.
2019-10-09 14:01
Providing Persian Gulf with security possible with inter-regional talks: MP

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – An Iranian lawmaker said that the issue of security in the Persian Gulf needs to be tackled through negotiations between regional countries.
2019-10-09 09:20
Iranian commander visits air defense systems on Persian Gulf coastline

BUSHEHR, Oct. 07 (MNA) –Commander of Iran's Army Major General Seyyed Abdolrahim Mousavi paid visits to air defense systems located on the coastline of the Persian Gulf, Kharg and Asaluyeh, Bushehr Province.
2019-10-07 16:37
Coral reefs in Persian Gulf dead due to climate change: official

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Head of Islamic Republic's Department of Environment (DoE) and deputy President, Isa Kalantari warned on Saturday that Iran is experiencing climate change with a higher pace that global average saying “majority of coral reefs are dead in the Persian Gulf due to the climate change.”
2019-10-05 14:30
Spokesman reacts to NATO chief’s anti-Iran remarks

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi has condemned the “meddling remarks” by NATO Secretary General about Iran’s regional influence and missile program.
2019-10-02 13:15
Macron’s 4-point plan doesn’t reflect Iran’s views: Zarif

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said a four-point document brokered by French President Macron on reducing tensions between Iran and US does not reflect the stances of the Islamic Republic correctly.
2019-10-02 13:03
Rouhani, Putin discuss Iran's peace plan for Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – The Presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation met in the Armenian capital of Yerevan on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the most important bilateral, regional and international issues.
2019-10-01 19:50
Shattering blow would await aggressors: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – A top Iranian commander warned that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will be retaliated with a harsh response that would make the enemies regret their move.
2019-10-01 15:54
War with Iran would collapse global economy: MBS

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Saudi Arabia's crown prince warned in an interview aired on Sunday that a military confrontation with Iran would collapse the global economy, adding that he would prefer a political and peaceful solution to a military one.
2019-10-01 10:00
Releasing UK-flagged 'Stena Imero'

BANDAR ABBAS, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The UK-flagged 'Stena Impero' oil tanker was released on Friday by Iran after nearly two months being in detention for violating international maritime rules in the Strait of Hormuz.
2019-09-27 18:49
IRGC Navy chief:

Iran to implement ‘naval mobilization’ plan at southern borders with participation of 51 fleet

TEHRAN, Sep. 26 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri has said that ‘naval mobilization’ plan will be carried out with the participation of 51 fleets and inhabitants of the southern Iranian littoral provinces.
2019-09-26 20:14
Australia offers Trump only limited commitment on Iran: Australian PM

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said after talks with US President Donald Trump that his country is not getting involved with the US in its pursuit of aims in relation to Iran, beyond a commitment to freedom of navigation in the region.
2019-09-22 15:09
Iran won't let Persian Gulf become playground for adventurism: Larijani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said that the US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf is a new way to plunder regional countries.
2019-09-22 11:09
Iran ready to forgive past mistakes of neighbors: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran is ready to extend a hand of friendship to all of its neighbors and even to forgive their past mistakes because “enemies of Islam and the region seek to make the most out of our division.”
2019-09-22 09:20
Zarif reminds US of Iran's diplomatic initiatives

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a tweet on Friday reminded the US of eight of Iran's diplomatic initiatives, including the Syrian peace plan and regional non-aggression pact.
2019-09-20 10:45
Chairman of London Energy Club:

US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Commenting on recent drone attack on Saudi Aramco Mehmet Ogutcu says prior to this attack, the US was planning to double its crude oil exports to 9 million barrels per day by 2024. That means the US might topple Saudi Arabia as the world's top oil exporter sooner than planned.
2019-09-17 12:52
IRGC seizes fuel smuggling ship in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a vessel in the Persian Gulf for smuggling of 250,000 liters of diesel fuel.
2019-09-16 21:44
Geopolitical expert talks of US plan to grab Saudi oil share from global market

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Anthony Cartalucci says it surely is no coincidence the US is targeting virtually every major energy producer from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia, but also including its own "allies" such as Saudi Arabia.
2019-09-16 16:52
Saudi, Persian Gulf stocks fall after attacks on Aramco oil plants

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Saudi stocks fell sharply on Sunday, after attacks on two plants by Yemen on Aramco oil plants a day earlier knocked out more than half of Saudi crude output.
2019-09-15 18:04
Maritime guards seize smuggled fuel cargoes in SW Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – According to deputy of Khuzestan border commander, maritime guards have seized two fishing vessels and identified 7,400 liters of smuggled fuel in the northern regions of the Persian Gulf.
2019-09-14 11:48
Iran ready to firmly defend its interests in Persian Gulf: Maj. Gen. Bagheri

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri expressed Iran’s readiness to firmly defend its interests and security in the Persian Gulf region.
2019-09-12 15:24
16th edition of 'Mehr Vision' addresses US failure in forming anti-Iran alliance in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – The latest edition of 'Mehr Vision' rounds up interviews, reports and opinion pieces on the recent developments in Iran, the Middle East region and the world.
2019-09-11 16:39
2 fuel smuggling band dismantled in Hormozgan

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – According to Maritime Commander of Hormozgan, maritime guards have dismantled two bands of fuel trafficking at maritime borders of the Iranian southern province of Hormozgan in the Persian Gulf.
2019-09-11 15:29
Iran can become a big maritime power: Army official

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says Iran has the potentials to become a major maritime power.
2019-09-07 21:40
New details of shooting Global Hawk disclosed

TEHRAN, Sep. 07 (MNA) – Deputy of Operations of Iran's Passive Defense Organization Amir Khoshghalb, in an interview with Mehr news agency, released the details of downing US Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk spy drone by IRGC.
2019-09-07 13:05