Strait of Hormuz

No outsider allowed to interfere in Persian Gulf: IRGC cmdr.

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The lead commander of the IRGC Major General Ahmad Vahidi says that no extra-regional power has the right to threaten, establish a domineering presence in, or interfere in the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf.

Illegal routes in Hormuz to be blocked soon: IRGC advisor

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – A senior advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has stressed that a “few” illegal routes in the Hormuz Strait created through blasting will be blocked soon.

IRGC deputy chief:

Strait of Hormuz firmly in hands of combatants of Islam

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – The deputy commander-in-chief of IRGC has affirmed that Iranian armed forces are fully prepared to defend the Strait of Hormuz, stressing that the strategic waterway is under the control of combatants of Islam.

Oil prices climb past $101 a barrel

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Oil prices are extending their upward climb, with Brent crude futures gaining $1.33, or 1.33 percent, to reach $101.53 a barrel as of 01:16 GMT on Thursday.

Hormuz shipping hits two-month low after spike in attacks

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The number of vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted to its lowest level in more than two months, according to analytics firm Kpler.

New maritime incident reported north of Qatar

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported a maritime incident north of Qatar.

Iran sets terms for ending war, Hormuz deal with Oman

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman announced Iran's conditions for ending the war and a deal with Oman on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, saying Iran's terms have been clearly and firmly explained.

Senior IRGC commander:

Strait of Hormuz "under full control of Iran’s Armed Forces"

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Senior Iranian Commander Brigadier General Naghdi has said that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and under the full control of Iran’s armed forces until the country’s legitimate demands are met.

Oil prices climb above $101 a barrel

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Oil prices are continuing their upward trajectory, with Brent crude futures gaining 93 cents, or 0.92 percent, to reach $101.51 a barrel as of 00:22 GMT.

Iran’s dep. parl. speaker:

Fuel rate display in US determine Hormuz being open or closed

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Deputy Speaker of the Iranian Parliament Ali Nikzad has said that the fuel price displays in the United States determine that the Strait of Hormuz is being open or closed not the empty tweets.

Iran forced tanker north of Oman’s Khasab to turn back: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) has said a tanker 11 nautical miles north of Khasab, Oman, was hailed by Iran's IRGC forces and warned it would be targeted unless it turned back and the tanker complied.

US viewpoints about Iran's proposal under study: Dep. FM

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said the viewpoints received from Washington to Iran's seven-day proposal for Hormuz Strait is under study in Tehran.

A tanker struck by an unknown projectile in Hormuz: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) on Sunday announced that a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, damaging its engine room.

Yet another tanker hit in Hormuz Strait; Ambrey

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – British maritime security firm Ambrey reported another incident in the Strait of Hormuz for ships on Friday.

3 UAE-owned tankers hit after breaching Hormuz rules

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) says three Emirati tankers struck in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days were already on the waterway’s non-compliance list.

Oil prices hold steady amid US-Iran talks

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Oil prices held largely steady during early trading in Asia on Thursday.

Hormuz Strait has special place in world security: Pezeshkian

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that the strategic Strait of Hormuz holds a special place in establishing peace and security in the worldwide.

Unknown projectile hit a tanker in Hormuz: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday reported that an unknown projectile struck a crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Vessel struck by suspected projectile in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – A vessel has been struck by a projectile while passing through the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire, a maritime monitoring agency says.

Qatar continues efforts to build common ground btw Iran, US

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Qatar foreigni ministry says Doha continues to play its role as a mediator to build common ground between Washington and Tehran.

Senior lawmaker:

Iran has many capacities to counter aviation sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Pointing to Iran's ample capacities to respond to sanctions imposed against country’s aviation sector, the chairman of Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission said Iran has many capacities to foil sanctions.

Leader:

Enemy wanted to return Iran to backwardness but failed

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has said that Iran will not return to the era that the evil enemy desires, emphasizing that enemy wanted to return Iran to backwardness but failed.

Iran controls both sides of Strait of Hormuz: Top army cmdr.

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Describing the disposition of forces, the chief of Iran's Army Force for Coordination Affairs says that both sides of strategic Strait of Hormuz control by the powerful Armed Forces of the country.

Several US Marines wounded in Iran attack: American media

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – An American media outlet reported that several US Marines were injured following an attack launched by Iran.

Spox.:

Strait of Hormuz now IRGC's hunting ground for American UUVs

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman said the Strait of Hormuz is a hunting ground for the IRGC Navy against US underwater vehicles, describing the latest capture as both a technological and intelligence trophy.

Report:

New round of US talks not on agenda of Iran delegation in NYC

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – A source close to Iran’s delegation to the United Nations says there is no plan for the delegation to hold negotiations with the United States.

Ghalibaf mocks US claim Iran doesn’t control Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf dismissed a US claim that Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz, saying market pricing tells a different story.

Iran ready for war and diplomacy at same time: FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said his country is prepared to resume fighting with the United States but has not yet abandoned diplomacy.

Iran’s IRGC Navy captures 2nd US-made Remus 600 UUV in Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)’s Navy Force has captured a terrorist US-made Remus 600 Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) in the Strait of Hormuz.