Strait of Hormuz

Oman, Iran form ‘joint working group’ to manage Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran have agreed to establish “a joint working group” to negotiate the future management of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a statement issued Tuesday by Oman's Foreign Ministry.

Ghalibaf meets Sultan of Oman in Muscat for talks (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met and held talks with Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss bilateral relations and the latest developments in the region.

Oman reports constructive talks with Iran on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Oman and Iran held constructive talks on the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, with both sides stressing their commitment to international law and safe passage of commercial ships through the strategic waterway.

Iran, Oman confer on new arrangements to manage Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met and held talks with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi on Tuesday to discuss new arrangements to manage the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Top Iranian negotiator:

Hormuz to be administred by Iran with Iranian arrangements

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – The head of the Iranian negotiating team Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says that the Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Iran in accordance with international laws and with Iranianian arrangements.

Rubio heads to region to address Iran MoU, Hormuz

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain from Tuesday to Thursday.

Ghalibaf travels to Oman for talks

TEHRAN, Jun. 22 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Tehran for Muscat, the capital of Oman on Monday afternoon.

By: Mohsen Pakaein

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution’s wise message

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The important message of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on inking memorandum of understanding, signed in absentia by Iranian and US presidents, contains very important points.

Iran closes Hormuz Strait after US-Israel violations of MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s central military command has officially declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to all maritime traffic, citing US and Israeli violations of a memorandum of understating between Tehran and Washington.

Iran deputy FM says ‘ready to move forward’ in deal with US

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s deputy foreign minister says Tehran wants to continue the diplomatic process with Washington, if the United States is serious about respecting their agreement and ensures Israel abides by the terms of the MoU.

Iran issues Strait of Hormuz transit guidelines

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) issued new instructions for vessels seeking passage through the Strait of Hormuz following the conclusion of the MoU between Tehran and Washington.

SNSC:

Passage through Hormuz free of charge during 60-day of MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said Thursday that according to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), no fees will be taken from ships for passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the next 60 days.

‘We must strengthen our unity, cohesion against enemies’: VP

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) –Iran’s First Vice President Mohammadreza Aref has said government officials and people must strengthen their unity and cohesion against enemies, noting Iran gained valuable victory against enemies during 12-day and Ramadan War.

Boroujerdi gives more details on Iran-US MoU

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran’s Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Committee has given more details about the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington.

Ghalibaf, Vance to sign Iran-US peace deal in Switzerland

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) –An Iranian deputy foreign minister has said Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and US Vice President JD Vance will represent their respective sides at the signing of memorandum of understanding between Iran and the US.

Iran cargo vessels sail through after lifting naval blockade

TEHRAN, Jun. 16 (MNA) – At least three Iranian oil tankers and two cargo ships carrying essential goods have successfully broken through the US naval blockade.

FM spox:

Ending war in Lebanon integral part of MoU btw Iran and US

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that ending war in Lebanon is an inseparable part of the agreement reached between Iran and the United States.

Until final minutes:

Disagreement focused on Article 1, provision on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – An informed source said talks between Iran and US over the text of memorandum of understanding continued until minutes before its announcement, with disagreements centered on Article One and provision related to Hormuz Strait.

Rear admiral Sayyari:

No vessel able to enter Hormuz Strait without Iran’s permit

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The deputy chief of Iran's Army for Coordination has stressed both sides of the Strait of Hormuz are firmly under the control of Iran’s Armed Forces, saying no vessel can enter strategic waterway without Iran’s authorization.

Iran prevents vessel violating rules of passing Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – The Iranian Armed Forces barred the violating vessel from transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the ship attempted to pass through the strategic waterway without authorization early on Friday.

Gen. Abdollahi:

Threats on Iran's energy facilities could endanger oil export

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) –The commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia Central Headquarters said late Thursday threats against Iran’s energy infrastructures could jeopardize oil and gas exports, emphasizing that oil and gas exports will be for all or no one.

IRGC closes Strait of Hormuz until further notice

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Thursday the Strait of Hormuz is closed until further notice, citing repeated US ceasefire violations.

Two ships hit trying to run Hormuz closure

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran's IRGC naval forces struck two vessels that attempted to transit the Strait of Hormuz illegally on Thursday, hours after Tehran declared the strategic waterway fully closed to all shipping.

Strait of Hormuz fully closed after US strikes on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping, including oil tankers and commercial vessels, citing insecurity caused by US strikes on southern Iran.

Explosions reported in south Iran: local sources to Mehr

BANDAR ABBAS, Jun. 11 (MNA) – Local people in the southern Hormuzgan Province told Mehr correspondent in early hours of Thursday they had heard explosions in Bandar Abbas, Qeshm, Minab, Sirik and Hengam Island and some other areas.

Iran FM warns against new US miscalculation in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Jun. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister has warned against any potential US miscalculation in the Persian Gulf, stressing that while Iran prefers diplomacy, it is fully capable of responding to threats if necessary.