Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s envoy to UK:

Tension at Hormuz Strait result of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to the United Kingdom Ali Mousavi has said that the outbreak of tension in the Strait of Hormuz is the result of the illegal US-Israeli aggression waged against Iran.

Iran to exercise right to maintain peace in Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has emphasized Iran’s inherent right to safeguard peace and security at the Strait of Hormuz. 

Hormuz Strait closure forces US to lift Russian oil ban

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump's adminstration has been forced to temporarily lift the oil purchase sanctions on Russia as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Yet another US oil tanker set on fire in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – IRGC said Thursday that its naval forces targeted an American oil tanker in the north of Persian Gulf after it had ignored the navigation regulation and the ban.

Trump miscalculated Iran’s retaliation as war costs soar

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump miscalculated Iran’s response to the ongoing aggression by a US-Israeli coalition, while the Strait of Hormuz remains virtually impassable with oil prices hiking up, a US newspaper says.

Larijani reacts to Macron's plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz 

TEHRAN, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has reacted to French President Emmanuel Macron's comments on sending warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Oil prices surge toward $90 amid tension in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Crude prices increased to almost $90 on Friday as the Iranian armed forces continue to hit US assets in Persian Gulf and beyond in reaction to ongoing aggression on their country.

IRGC targets violating tanker at Strait of Hormuz 

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – An oil tanker was struck by a suicide drone at the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning after ignoring warnings from the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy regarding unsafe conditions in the strait.

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.