Strait of Hormuz

Iran tests sea-based long-range air defense missile (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy successfully test-fired a naval variant of its Sayyad-3 air defense missile during a large-scale exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to block parts of Strait of Hormuz as part of drill

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Iranian naval forces will close parts of the strategic Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf for few hours while a naval drill is underway later today.

Iran, Russia, China to hold naval drill in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – Russia, China, and Iran have dispatched ships to participate in the upcoming “Maritime Security Belt 2026” naval exercises in the Strait of Hormuz, Russian presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev announced.

Rear Admiral Tangsiri:

Iran maintains round-the-clock surveillance over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (MNA) – The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy said the force maintains round-the-clock surveillance over the Strait of Hormuz across surface, aerial, and subsurface domains.

IRGC Navy holds military exercise in Persian Gulf(+VIDEOS)

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy launched a naval drill dubbed the "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz" in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Trump reacts to Iran-US talks in Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump said the United States had “very good talks” on Iran.

Iranian drone successfully completes mission in intl. waters

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – An Iranian Armed Forces’ patrol and surveillance drone has successfully completed its mission in international waters amid reports of United States forces' downing one such aircraft.

Media reports;

Armed boats attempt to intercept vessel in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Western media reported on Tuesday that a group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) north of Oman.

IRGC Navy has full control over Strait of Hormuz: gen.

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy deputy commander Brigadier General Mohammad Akbar Zadeh has said that the Iranian force has full control over the land, underwater, and air of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC seizes yet another oil tanker in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The IRGC Navy has seized an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

IRGC general says;

Strait of Hormuz remains world’s most strategic zone

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that no country can diminish the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, stressing Iran’s role in securing the world's key energy corridor.

Iran frees Marshal-flagged oil tanker Talara, its crew

TEHRAN, Nov. 19 (MNA) – Iran has released the Marshall Islands-flagged product tanker Talara and all 21 crew Western media outlets have claimed.

US reacts to seizure of foreign tanker by IRGC

TEHRAN, Nov. 16 (MNA) – The United States has reacted to the seizure of a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker by Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC).

IRGC chief warns of harsh response in Persian Gulf, Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Major General Mohammad Pakpour warned that any foreign miscalculation in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz or Iran’s islands will receive a harsh reponse.

Iran Navy commander visits naval units in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani has made a field visit to surface and subsurface naval units deployed in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf to assess the security situation of maritime shipping routes.

US sources claim:

Iran made preparations to mine Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Two US officials claimed the Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, possibly aimed at blocking the Strait of Hormuz.

Senior lawmaker:

Iran to close Strait of Hormuz if US joins aggression

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Iran will not close Strait of Hormuz for the time being but if the Global Arrogance (US and Western states) joins Israeli regime, Tehral will have to shut the strategic waterwar way to protect its national interests.

Incident reported near Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Tuesday announced that it had received a report of an incident 22 nautical miles east of Khor Fakkan in the UAE near the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC Navy Cmdr.:

Iran capable of striking enemy bases in any location

TEHRAN, Mar. 29 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri reaffirmed Iran’s military capabilities, warned against threats, and rejected any negotiations on its missile arsenals.

First images of Israeli ship seized by Iran released

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian naval forces captured an Israeli regime's ship in the Persian Gulf water, first images of which were released on Saturday by the national Iranian TV.

IRGC, Army vessels to visit UAE Navy: Admiral Tangsiri

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Four IRGC and army naval ships are slated to visit the United Arab Emirates to visit the Navy of the Persian Gulf country, the IRGC Navy commander announced.

Iran, Oman joint naval exercise held in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – The joint rescue exercise at sea was held with the participation of warships and destroyers of the naval forces of Iran's army and IRGC and the Royal Oman Navy hosted by this country.

Iran to launch intl. maritime environment research center: VP

TEHRAN, Jan. 11 (MNA) – Iran’s Vice President Ali Salajegheh said that the country plans to set up an International Maritime Environment Research Center on Hormuz Island in the Hormuz Strait region.

Outsiders in Strait of Hormuz after regional discord: IRGC

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – The presence of extra-regional countries in the Strait of Hormuz merely aims to bring about friction among the Muslim nations of the region, accoridng to the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy.

US bolsters military presence in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – The United States is building up its military presence in the Strait of Hormuz through the use of unmanned underwater and surface vehicles and aircraft during patrols, the US Navy’s 5th Fleet said in a press release.

Senior Army Cmdr.:

Iran Karrar drone repelled US aircrafts in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Iranian indigenous Karrar drone has repelled US's Boeing P-8 Poseidon and RQ-4 aircraft and other states' fighters several times as they approached Iran's Strait of Hormuz, Deputy Commander of Iran Army Air Defense said.