Persian Gulf

MBS to start tour around region with Iran on agenda

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Diplomatic sources in Riyadh said Saturday that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will begin an official tour of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council countries on Monday with the aim of resolving disputes.

Qatar urges Persian Gulf states for engagement with Tehran

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Qatar's former Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Al-Thani has said that it is better to engage with Iran because Tehran seeks peace in the Persian Gulf region.

Persian Gulf states welcome Iran nuclear deal revival

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Referring to his recent tour to regional countries, the US Special Envoy for Iran said that the Persian Gulf states welcome JCPOA revival in order to develop diplomatic and economic relations with Iran.

Construction of Besat heavy submarine to start soon

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s Army Navy Force Commander said that Iran has the highest capability and potential, equipped with the most modern technology in the field of operation, submarines and heavy- and light-destroyers in different classes.

IRGC navy Cmdr.:

Iran 'slapped' Americans six times in 18 months

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy says during confrontations in the Persian Gulf over the past 18 months, Iranian forces have slapped the Americans six times.

Uzbekistan to push for connectivity plan through Chabahar

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Uzbekistan will push ahead with a joint plan with India and Iran to promote connectivity through Chabahar port, as part of the country’s efforts to improve and diversify access to sea routes for trade.

Salami:

IRGC to develop naval cruise missiles with 2,000-km range

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that the naval cruise missiles with a 2,000-kilometer range capable of targeting moving vessels will be developed in the IRGC Navy in the near future.

Americans slapped in face by Iran in Persian Gulf in 1980s

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that the force successfully carried out six operations against invading US troops during Iran-Iraq war, inflicting serious damages on their reputation.

Khatibzadeh:

Yemen, Persian Gulf issues part of Iran-Saudi Arabia talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 11 (MNA) – Stating that Iran and Saudi Arabia have held 4 rounds of talks, Saeed Khatibzadeh said that bilateral and regional issues, especially the Persian Gulf and Yemen were among the most important issues discussed during the talks.

All parties need to abide by their JCPOA obligations: Lavrov

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – "We agree with Iran on the need to fully implement the nuclear deal. Iran is ready to resume Vienna talks on the nuclear deal as soon as possible," said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

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.