Persian Gulf

Dep. of Environment likely to consent to completing Persian Gulf Bridge

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MAN) – Department of Environment is likely to reach an agreement with Qeshm Free Zone on completing Iran’s longest cross-sea bridge, Persian Gulf Bridge, according to President's adviser on free trade.
2019-01-19 13:30
By: Javad Heirannia

Reasons behind the eventual withdrawal of Kuwait from PGCC

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – After several years since the beginning of Syria crisis, the Persian Gulf Arab states are changing their policies towards this county, and following the move of UAE and Bahrain, Kuwait will soon expand its relations with Syria.
2019-01-12 14:32
By: Milad Rafat

Paradise of migratory birds in southern Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Nayband National Park as an environmental protection area located in the southern province of Bushehr on the Persian Gulf hosts thousands of migrants birds during winter and because of that it is called a Paradise of migratory birds.
2019-01-09 20:06
South Pars Phase 13 refinery ready to sweeten 56 mcm/d gas

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The onshore refining facility of South Pars Phase 13 is now prepared to be fed by all the gas produced at the offshore phase in the Persian Gulf.
2019-01-02 10:47
Iran preserves security of Hormuz Strait: Veep

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri says that Iran is the guarantor of the security of Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, stressing that it will not allow the security of Hormuz to be endangered.
2019-01-01 20:44
Bagheri:

Countries seeking US presence in PG need to bear potential consequences

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Bagheri has warned countries in the south of Persian Gulf not to invite the United States to the region.
2018-12-31 21:08
Iran chief cmdr scoffs at US 'humiliating' exit from Syria

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said the US exit from Syria was the humiliating withdrawal of a country that was present there without the consent of the people and the legal government of the Arab country.
2018-12-31 10:57
By: Masoud Saki

Photo, sculpture gallery dedicated to Hormuz gazelles

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – A photo and sculpture gallery, dubbed ‘Public Morning’ is showcasing the artworks of Alireza Memariani. His works concentrate on the death of gazelles in Hormuz Island, in the Persian Gulf, during recent years. Tehran’s Etemad Gallery hosts the event through January 01.
2018-12-26 09:58
Americans in Persian Gulf under constant watch: Sayyari

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army said that US naval fleets in the Persian Gulf are under constant watch.
2018-12-25 11:21
IRGC Spox:

Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman more secure sans US aircraft carriers

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The IRGC Spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif says over the past 10 months, due to the lack of the presence of American aircraft carriers the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman have witnessed increased security and calm and reduced incidents in the strategic area.
2018-12-24 20:36
SRU unit of SP Phase 13 refinery goes on stream

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The first sulfur recovery unit (SRU) of the onshore refinery of South Pars Phase 13 in the Persian Gulf has become operational.
2018-12-24 15:11
Sayyari says US fleet in PG not to dare to strike Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that due to Iran’s readiness, the United States’ naval fleet in the Persian Gulf will not dare to take any measures against the country.
2018-12-24 13:57
IRGC chief:

US naval fleet presence in PG aimed at tricking regional states

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Jafari said the presence of US naval fleet in the Persian Gulf is aimed at deceiving regional states into believing that US is ensuring their security.
2018-12-23 11:42
Iran dismisses claims of shooting rockets at US carrier in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Real Admiral Alireza Tangsiri on Saturday dismissed allegations by foreign media that Iran had fired rockets at a US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf waters during military drills.
2018-12-23 11:02
SP gas condensate storage capacity to increase by 2m barrels

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – Iran is set to launch four new condensate storage facilities to increase the storage capacity of the strategic material produced from the giant South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf, a senior official said.
2018-12-23 09:14
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

IRGC 'Great Prophet-12' military drills in Qeshm island

QESHM ISLAND, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The ground forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) held the final stage of large-scale military maneuvers code-named the 'Great Prophet-12' in the Persian Gulf region and Qeshm Island on Saturday. The event was attended by several high-ranking IRGC commanders including Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari, IRGC Ground Forces Commander Brigadier General Mohammad Pakpour as well as Major General Gholam Ali Rashid, the commander of Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters.
2018-12-22 19:51
IRGC hopes enemies understood Iran’s response power

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Mohammad Ali Jafari said he hopes that enemies have understood the power of Iran’s crushing response.
2018-12-22 15:24
VIDEO: IRGC releases clip for ‘Great Phorphet-12’ massive drills

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – Here is the official video clip released by the IRGC ground forces on the occasion of ‘Great Prophet-12’ massive drills, the final stage of which kicked off today in the Persian Gulf.
2018-12-22 13:01
Final stage of ‘Great Prophet-12’ massive drills kicks off in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The ground forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) kicked off the final stage of massive military maneuvers code-named the 'Great Prophet-12' in the Persian Gulf.
2018-12-22 09:53
Iran to launch final stage of ‘Great Prophet 12’ military exercise tomorrow

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – The IRGC ground forces commander says that the final stage of ‘Great Prophet 12’ will be held tomorrow in the Persian Gulf and Qeshm Island region.
2018-12-21 18:09
Tar exports exceed 2mn tons in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Iran exported 2.381 million tons of tar worth $561 million during the eight months of the current fiscal (March 21- Nov. 21), a senior official the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said on Tuesday.
2018-12-18 13:08
By: Mahmoud Khakbaz

Iran Marine Industries Intl. Exhibition

KISH ISLAND, Dec. 17 (MNA) – The Navy of Iranian Army opened an international exhibition entitled “Iran Marine Industries International Exhibition” on Monday that will continue until Wednesday December 19. The Navy Commander Rear Admiral Khanzadi and some other Iranian officials were attending the opening ceremony of the exhibition, which is held on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf. The exhibition showcases latest achievements in the field of marine industries.
2018-12-17 23:17
EU working on conference to help solve PGCC crisis

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – The European Union is working on organizing a conference that could help solve the crisis among member states of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), Romanian foreign minister Teodor-Viorel Meleşcanu said on Saturday.
2018-12-16 11:06
South Pars gas production set to reach 630 mcm/d by March

TEHRAN, Dec. 16 (MNA) – Iran’s gas recovery for the giant South Pars Gas Field in the Persian Gulf is projected to increase by 56 million cubic meters per day by the end of the current fiscal (March 2019), which will increase the field’s total gas production capacity to 630 mcm/d.
2018-12-16 10:12
Iran’s exports to Persian Gulf nations exceed $6.5bn in 8 month

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s exports of non-oil commodities to the Persian Gulf littoral states exceeded $6.5 billion during the past eight months of the current fiscal year (March 21- Nov. 21).
2018-12-15 13:33
Rouhani calls for transferring sea waters to central Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 12 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran enjoys considerable reserves of water in both north and south of the country which need to be used.
2018-12-12 15:22
Iran, Oman launch direct marine line

BANDAR ABBAS, Dec. 12 (MNA) – The marine line connecting Jask Port, in the southern Hormozgan province, to Suwayq Port, northern Oman, has become operational, a senior official at the Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade said.
2018-12-12 11:47
Safavi warns of new US, Israeli plots in region

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Top Military Aide to the Iranian Leader Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said that the United States and Israeli regime may be devising new plots in the region.
2018-12-11 18:24
PGCC with excesses of MBS doomed to trash heap of history: Askari

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – Professor Hossein Askari, an expert on Saudi Arabia who also teaches international business at the George Washington University, believes that the PGCC has always been a Saudi ‘thing’ with a number of countries simply hanging on.
2018-12-11 18:12
3rd gas sweetening train of SP phase 22-24 refinery goes on stream

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The third gas sweetening train of the onshore refinery belonging to the giant South Pars Gas Field's phases 22-24 in the Persian Gulf has become operational, a senior official at Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said.
2018-12-10 10:20