Persian Gulf

Foreign fuel smuggling band dismantled in S Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – According to the Maritime Commander of Hormozgan, the maritime guards identified and dismantled a foreign fuel smuggling band in the Southern province of Iran.

IRGC speedboats equipped with undetectable systems: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Force Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that newly manufactured speedboats of IRGC have been equipped with stealth systems to avoid radars.

Persian Gulf security needs no foreign powers: IRGC navy

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said Monday that the regional countries have the capabilities to maintain Persian Gulf region's security.

IRGC Navy to add to its defensive capabilities until yearend

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) – The Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy said on Wednesday that the IRGC naval forces will unveil various military achievements in different periods of time until the year-end.

Jordan rejects military alliance with Tel Aviv against Tehran

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Saying that all Arab states seek good relations with Iran, the Jordanian Foreign Minister rejected the intention of Tel Aviv and Arab capitals to build a military alliance to confront Iran.

Helicopter carrier 'Haj Qassem Soleimani' to join IRGC navy

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that in near future, the 'Haj Qassem Soleimani' ship will join the IRGC navy with the ability to carry helicopters.

4.7 magnitude strikes Iran's Hormozgan province

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – A moderate magnitude 4.7 quake struck southern Iranian Hormozgan province at the coast of the Persian Gulf.

Washington claims Iranian boats approached US ships in PG

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – A Washington military official has claimed that three fast-attack craft belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) dangerously approached two US ships in the Persian Gulf.

Report suggests:

Iran torpedoes could severely impact structure of US carriers

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – An American website has published a report on the Iranian navy's capabilities to pose a credible threat to US carriers and concluded that the torpedoes Iran possesses could severely impact the structure of a US carrier.

US-UAE joint maritime drill underway in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that the Naval forces from the United Arab Emirates and the United States began a 10-day maritime exercise, on June 13, in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Army observes all enemies moves in Persian Gulf: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense Brigadier General Alireza Sabahifard says that army radars and air defense systems constantly monitor the enemies' movements in the region, esp. in the Persian Gulf.

Iran warns PG countries about security ties with Zionists

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – A senior Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) commander has issued a stark warning to some neighboring Arab states about giving Israel a foothold in the Persian Gulf.

Tanker "Aframax-2" departs for Persian Gulf for naval tests

TEHRAN, Jun. 08 (MNA) – The Aframax 2 oceangoing tanker started its voyage and departed for Persian Gulf waters from Bushehr Port on Wednesday to go under naval and maritime tests.

Kuwait seizes Iranian boat with three sailors

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Kuwaiti authorities have said they have seized an Iranian boat and arrested three people, media have reported.

Ship carrying smuggled fuel seized in Busher's Rig port

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The commander of the border guards in Iran's southern province of Bushehr announced the seizure of a cargo ship carrying 29,000 liters of smuggled diesel fuel in Rig port in the Persian Gulf area.

Germany calls for releasing two Greek tankers

TEHRAN, May 31 (MNA) – The German Foreign Ministry called for the release of two Greek tankers, which were seized by Iran's Revolutionary Guards due to entering the Persian Gulf waters illegally.

Ship smuggling 106K liters of fuel seized in S Iran

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – Coast guards of Hormozgan province, seized a ship smuggling 106,500 liters of fuel in the Qeshm, the largest, Persian Gulf island, the Chief Justice of Hormozgan Province said.

France calls on Iran to release two seized Greek tankers

TEHRAN, May 30 (MNA) – French Foreign Ministry has called on authorities of the Islamic Republic to release the two seized Greek tankers in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

Foreign ship carrying 550K smuggled fuel seized in PG (VIDEO)

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – A foreign vessel carrying thousands of liters of smuggled fuel was seized in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

IRGC Navy seize vessel carrying smuggled fuel in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy seized a vessel carrying smuggled fuel in the Persian Gulf.

Emir of Qatar thanks Iran for warm hospitality during visit

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the Iranian officials in Tehran on Thursday.

Persian Gulf region plays decisive role in regional economy

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Referring to the strategic position of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of ​​Oman, Major General Safavi said that the adoption of the ocean-based strategy plays a decisive role in the economic prospect of the region.

Iran to launch its first cruise ship in port of Bushehr

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – A first cruise liner sailing under the Iranian flag is set to launch in the very near future with routes that cover major ports in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Tangsiri:

No place for trans-regional countries in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Stating that trans-regional countries have no place in the region, Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that Iran's response to those who pose a problem for Iran's interests in the Persian Gulf will be decisive and regrettable.

Iran hopes;

Persian Gulf will be sanctuary of regional security

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran expressed hope that the Persian Gulf will be a sanctuary of regional security and stability as well as a symbol of peace, friendship and co-existence among regional nations and others.