Persian Gulf

Defense min.:

Iran owes Persian Gulf security to Army, IRGC navies

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani said that Iran owes strategic security of the Persian Gulf, Oman Sea and critical waterways to defense preparations of navy forces of Army and IRGC.

IRGC Navy Cmdr.:

No need for presence of foreigners in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The Commander of the IRGC Navy Force stressed that there is no need for the presence of foreigners in the Persian Gulf in order to protect and maintain its security.

'Eghtedar' naval drill held in Persian Gulf

The fifth Eghtedar (Authority) Naval Drill was held on Saturday with a parade of IRGC naval vessels in the waters of the Persian Gulf near the coast of Delvar.

Underground UAE-Israeli military base revealed

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – An Arab website revealed the construction of an underground military base in the UAE by the Zionist regime and the UAE, saying that the base is located at a depth of 330 km.

Intl. deep diving competitions to secure lasting security

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said the undergoing World Army Deep Diving seeks to secure lasting security at seas.

Ambassador:

Russia, Iran, China to hold joint drills in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Russia, Iran, and China will hold joint maritime exercises in the Persian Gulf around late 2021 or early 2022, according to a Russian diplomat.

France deploys maritime patrol aircraft in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – The French Navy has deployed upgraded maritime patrol aircraft in Hormuz Strait, in the Persian Gulf.

Maintaining Persian Gulf security, Iran’s principled policy

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Turing to desperate effort of Zionist regime for creating tension in region, Iranian Embassy to Pakistan in a statement on Tue. said that maintaining the security and stability of the Persian Gulf is principled policy of Iran.

Persian Gulf's security Iran's redline

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Stating that the security of the Persian Gulf is a redline for Iran, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran has done its best to protect this waterway from the insecurities.

Khatibzadeh:

Iran not to hesitate to defend its sovereign rights in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Condemning the G7 statement over baseless accusations against Iran, the Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Iran will not hesitate to defend its sovereign rights in the Persian Gulf.

Iran lodges protest to IMO over rising rhetoric

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the UK Mohsen Baharvand has penned a letter to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to protest the rhetoric recently raised against Tehran after suspicious incidents with tankers in Persian Gulf.

Headlines of Iran's Persian dailies on August 5

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Mehr News Agency takes a look at the headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Wednesday, August 5.

Embassy urges caution against false flag operations in region

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in London reviewed the recent days’ propaganda against Iran, urging vigilance against false flag operations in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran fully prepared to react harshly to any enemy: IRGC chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) –"Iran is fully ready for tough reactions to any enemy," the IRGC Commander-in-Chief said, adding "Iran is ready in various areas of defense power."

‘Misleading’ public ‘not fair game’: Iran embassy

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Embassy in London has reacted to the reports of alleged security incidents in the regional waters, noting that it is not ‘fair’ to ‘mislead public’ for ‘diplomatic gains’.

UK signals end of security incident for Asphalt Princess

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said in a statement the end of an alleged security incident for Asphalt Princess in the Sea of Oman.

Spox:

Western-led propaganda seeks to pave way for new adventurism

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – A spokesman with the Iranian Armed Forces says conflicting reports about security incidents for ships in the Persian Gulf region are aimed at preparing the ground for new adventurism.

Incident reported for a vessel off UAE Fujairah port

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A vessel is reported to have suffered an incident off the coasts of UAE in the Persian Gulf near Fujairah port.

A ship targeted off Oman, British military group says

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – A ship reportedly came under attack off the coast of Oman in the Arabian Sea, a British military group said Friday, offering few other details.

Tangsiri:

IRGC Navy ready to firmly defend ideals of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – The Commander of IRGC Navy Force said that the force is fully prepared to firmly defend ideals and sublime values of the Islamic Revolution with its utmost power and might.

Iraqi ship catches fire in Persian Gulf, all 9 crew dead

TEHRAN, Jul. 14 (MNA) – Iraqi media outlets reported that an Iraqi ship caught fire in waters of the Persian Gulf, killing all nine crew members aboard.

Iran to establish center for intl. maritime security coop.

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran Army's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi informed that the Coordination Center for International Maritime Security Cooperation will be established soon.

Iran navy to deal lethal blow to enemies, deputy cmdr. warns

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Commander of the Iranian Army Navy Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani has warned the enemies that Iran will deal a lethal blow to them if they threaten it.

Zarif blasts US "economic terrorism" on downed plane anniv.

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted a tweet on Saturday on the anniversary of the US shooting down of an Iranian passenger plane in 1988.

Iran remembers 290 passengers of Iran Air flight 655

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Iran on Sat. commemorated the 33rd anniversary of the downing of the 290 passengers of Iran Air flight 655 by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the Persian Gulf.

West seeking to impose new terms to JCPOA: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Jul. 03 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov gave a brief explanation about Iran’s nuclear deal, JCPOA, latest developments in Syria and its initiative on Persian Gulf Security Plan.

Trans-regional vessels should leave Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Stating that there is no reason for the existence of foreign forces in the Persian Gulf, Iran’s Navy Commander said that the presence of US and EU vessels near our shores should be suspended.