Persian Gulf

Shamkhani mocks US consecutive defeats against Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) mocked US consecutive defeats against the Islamic Republic of Iran, referring to the downing of US drone by IRGC forces in the Persian Gulf.
2020-09-20 20:33
Iran no place for enemies to exhibit their powers: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 19 (MNA) – Commander of Army Aviation Second Brigadier General Yousef Ghorbani sadi that Zolfaghar-99 military exercise showed that there is no place for enemies to exhibit their power in Iran, especially in the Persian Gulf.
2020-09-19 13:04
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Naval parade at end of Zolfaghar-99 military drill

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Army’s Zolfaghar-99 military drill was wrapped up today in the southern shores of the country with a parade of the naval flotilla and with senior Army’s commanders including Major General Mousavi in attendance.
2020-09-12 14:36
JCPOA to improve situation in Persian Gulf: UK defense sec.

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – British Secretary of Defense said that Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) will provide suitable ways for improving situation in the Persian Gulf region.
2020-09-11 18:48
By: Faranak Bakhtiari

Taking a look at five diverse ecological regions of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Environmental features play a significant role in a land's biodiversity and richness, based on which, Iran shares five ecological zones with specific flora from the lowest to the highest.
2020-09-05 23:02
UAE cannot buy security from Tel Aviv: Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that the UAE has turned to the Zionist regime to buy security, while Israel cannot even ensure its own.
2020-08-24 20:28
UAE chargé d'affaires summoned over seizure of fishing boat

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – Iran's minsitry of foreign affairs summoned the chargé d'affaires of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the seizure of a fishing boat on Monday by the Emirati coastguard in the Persian Gulf.
2020-08-20 17:00
Russia, Germany discuss Putin's initiative on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Ministers of Foreign Affairs of Russia and Germany held a phone conversation on various issues, including the Russian President’s initiative to conduct a meeting of the US Security Council permanent members, Germany and Iran.
2020-08-19 18:39
Triggering Snapback Mechanism to create more problems for US

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – Russia's Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov criticized the White House for claiming to trigger the Snapback Mechanism.
2020-08-17 21:43
“Hormuz Peace Endeavor” can only be sustained strategically

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that “The “Hormuz Peace Endeavour” can only be sustained strategically.
2020-08-10 21:20
VIDEO: Expert's opinions on message of IRGC's wargame

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Some international experts believe that the latest military drill of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf had sent serious messages to the US and its regional allies.
2020-08-04 14:45
US seeks to secure illegitimate interests in region: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Navy Commander for Coordination Rear Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said that the United States is seeking to secure its illegitimate interests in the region.
2020-08-04 03:00
Expert's views on message of IRGC's military drill in PG

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – In some experts' opinion, the latest military exercise of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) in the Persian Gulf had sent serious messages to the US and its regional allies.
2020-08-03 18:00
US analyst:

Iran's military capabilities contribute to regional peace

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – American analyst Stephen Lendman said that Iran’s significant military capabilities will prevent a US attack and contribute to eventual regional peace and stability.
2020-08-02 16:47
Iran to give crushing response to any aggression : IRGC

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Stating that Iran has never started a war, IRGC said that it will give a decisive and crushing response to any aggression against country's territorial integrity, security and national interests.
2020-07-30 17:00
Navy chief:

IRGC military drill meant to protect Persian Gulf islands

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said that the main purpose of the recent military exercises has been to protect the Persian Gulf islands and deterring those who sow insecurity in the region.
2020-07-29 23:02
IRGC displays defense might on second day of military drill

TEHRAN, Jul.29 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched the second day of the final stage of a military exercise in southern Iran.
2020-07-29 12:16
IRGC to use long-range anti-ship ballistic missiles in drill

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – A senior commander with the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said that 'surprising weapons' such long-range ballistic missiles will be launched during the military drill underway in the south of the country.
2020-07-28 13:54
IRGC starts military drill, uses Noor sat. for monitoring

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its forces have started the final stage of the 'Great Prophet-14' military drill in the south of the country.
2020-07-28 11:21
Iran, China coop. more than show of power against US: expert

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – Dr. Bilgahan Alagoz believes Iran's cooperation with China is not only a display of power against the US but also a strategy to balance its relations with other major powers.
2020-07-22 11:49
Iran won’t let enemies prance around its territorial waters

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – A senior naval commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps says Iran will never allow the foreign forces to prance around its territorial waters.
2020-07-18 14:39
Development requires exchanges with other countries: Kamrava

TEHRAN, Jul. 13 (MNA) –Commenting on Iran and China 25-year cooperation document, Prof. Kamrava said China is a global power and in today’s interdependent world, development requires exchanges and relations with other countries.
2020-07-13 19:10
PG has long witnessed US crimes: FM

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry in a tweet on Fri. wrote that Persian Gulf has long witnessed US crimes in the region.
2020-07-02 12:00
ADVT urges justice for Iranian victims

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The Association for Defending Victims of Terrorism [ADVT], in a letter to the commander of USS Vincennes Navy Warship, called on him to acknowledge the facts and provide access to justice for the victims of the terrorist act.
2020-07-02 10:21
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

Downing of human rights in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Today is considered a significant political event for Iranians to commemorate the passengers of Iran Air Flight 655, which was shot down by a guided-missile cruiser of the United States Navy.
2020-07-02 09:00
Japan seeking to use military force in Middle East waters: report

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – A Japanese media outlet says Tokyo has come to believe that using military force to protect cargo ships in Middle East waters is not contradictory to Article 9 of the country’s constitution.
2020-06-28 20:00
Iranian fishermen not harmed in Saudi coast guards' shooting

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Iranian fishermen were not harmed after Saudi coastguard officers opened fire on Iranian fishing boat in the Persian Gulf, according to an official.
2020-06-27 12:05
Conf. to be held on Prisoners of Conscience in Persian Gulf Arab states

TEHRAN, Jun. 25 (MNA) – The [Persian] Gulf Institute for Democracy and Human Rights has organized a conference under the title of "Prisoners of Conscience in the [Persian] Gulf Scream Silently".
2020-06-25 15:00
Foreigners who seek destabilization must leave region: cmdr.

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that foreign countries threaten regional peace and must leave the Persian Gulf.
2020-06-21 17:34
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.
2020-06-15 23:59