Sea of Oman

US to boost military posture in Persian Gulf region

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – US claimed on Saturday that it will make a series of military moves in the Persian Gulf after IRGC Navy seized two illegal foreign oil tankers in the country’s territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz in recent weeks.

Iran working on key gas pipeline along Sea of Oman coast

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Iran is pressing ahead with the construction of a key pipeline that will transfer natural gas to coastal areas in its southeast with an eye to launching gas exports to Oman.

Iran intercepts US aircraft over territorial waters in south

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – After the US Navy's EP-3E aircraft entered Iran's airspace over its territorial waters, the Iranian army navy issued a warning to the aircraft to prevent the plane from entering the airspace of the country without permission.

China, Russia warships arrive in Iran waters for joint drills

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – The navies of China, Iran and Russia are holding a joint maritime exercise starting Wednesday.

IRGC navy seizes over a ton of narcotics in southern waters

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – The commander of Imam Ali IRGC Naval Base in Chabahar, southeastern Iran said that their IRGC naval forces identified and seized a shipment of over a ton of narcotics in Chabahar waters.

Over 100 unmanned vessels to be deployed in PG: CENTCOM

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – A US-led task force will deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the Persian Gulf region’s strategic waters by next year to stave off maritime threats, the US Central Command chief said on Saturday.

Israeli oil tanker targeted by drone in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – An oil tanker, belonging to an Israeli billionaire, was struck in an exploding drone attack off Oman.

5.5 earthquake reported in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – University of Tehran's Institute of Geophysics has reported that a 5.5 earthquake struck the Sea of Oman in the south of Iran on Sunday afternoon.

Iran navy to open maritime security center in near future

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Commander of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the navy will open a maritime security center in the near future.

US navy claims stopped ship from Iran carrying fertilizer

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – The US navy claimed on Sunday it had stopped a ship carrying 40 tons of fertilizer that had traveled from Iran in the Sea of Oman.

US Navy claims has rescued 2 Iran seamen in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Nov. 28 (MNA) – The US Navy has rescued two Iranian seamen who had been adrift for eight days on a fishing boat in the Sea of Oman, media cited a statement on Sunday.

Moscow reacts to US piracy bid against Iranian oil tanker

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has reacted to a recent failed attempt by the US naval forces to steal an Iranian oil tanker in the Sea of Oman.

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.

‘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.

FM spokesman:

Any anti-Iran adventurism to receive swift, decisive answer

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – After the UK and US baselessly accused Tehran of involvement in an attack on a ship in the Sea of Oman, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesman tweeted Mon. to warn them against any adventurism.

Britain says ship targeted off Oman on Fri. was Israeli-owned

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – UK Defence Ministry said that the vessel reported earlier on Friday to have been targeted off Oman's coasts belonged to Israeli regime.

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.

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.

POGC CEO:

Jask Oil Terminal poised to export crude from Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Chief Executive of Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC) said that Jask Oil Terminal is fully ready to receive, transfer and load crude oil through Sea of Oman.

Iran warns Israeli regime of any miscalculated move

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA) – Iran has dismissed the baseless claims by the Israeli regime over a ship incident in the Sea of Oman, warning of the consequences of any miscalculated move by Tel Aviv.

British ship hit by explosion in Gulf of Oman: UKMTO says

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) in a statement claimed that the British ship was attacked in the Gulf of Oman using an explosive device.

Iran Army launches wargame along southern shores

TEHRAN, Jan. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Army Ground Force started a war game, codenamed Eghtedar (Power)-99, in the country’s southeastern regions on Tuesday morning.

Iran Navy to resume Red Sea missions: Top General

TEHRAN, Jan. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy will resume its missions in the Red Sea, said the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri.

New warships to join Iranian Navy’s southern fleet

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Navy’s fleet in the Sea of Oman will take delivery of a new homegrown helicopter carrier as well as a missile-launching warship.

Tangsiri:

IRGC, Army naval forces on full alert in Persian Gulf waters

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iranian naval forces are on full alert and in complete control of the Persian Gulf waters and the Sea of Oman against any external provocations, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy said.

'Presence of aliens in region must end ASAP'

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral said that the presence of aliens in the region, which is detrimental to security and causes sedition, must end as soon as possible