Strait of Hormuz

S. Korean president rejects Trump to send troops to ME

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that he would not deploy military assets to the Middle East, rejecting US President Donald Trump's anti-Iran request.

IRGC:

Tanker hit attempting illegal transit through Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy said that an oil tanker flying the flag of Togo was hit while attempting to illegally transit the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC destroys US MQ-9 drone near Qeshm Island

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The IRGC said it identified, tracked and destroyed a US MQ-9 drone over Qeshm Island.

Only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – Preliminary ship-tracking data shows that only three vessels transit Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday.

US inflation expectations tied to Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says inflation expectations in the United States are linked to the developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait.

No place for foreign forces in new regional order: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stressed that the US-Israeli aggression against Iran has ushered in a new regional order in which there will be no place for foreign forces in West Asia.

Zakharova:

US naval blockade against Iran violates international law

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said any blockade, sanctions or prevention of Iran's normal trade and logistics activities without UN Security Council approval is unacceptable and completely illegal.

A vessel struck by unknown projectile in Hormuz Strait: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) has reported that a vessel was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz.

IRGC downs fourth MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps brought down a fourth MQ-1 drone in several days over the eastern Strait of Hormuz, using its modern air defence system and integrated network.

Iran UN envoy:

Hormuz economic crisis direct result of US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) –Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva Ali Bahreini says the Hormuz Strait’s economic crisis is the direct result of US-Israeli aggression.

Amid regional tensions;

Hormuz shipping traffic declines, crude prices climb

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz continued to dwindle in the wake of intensifying attacks in the West Asia region, shipping data showed.

Iran destroys another American MQ-1 drone in south

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – An advanced American MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed over the western Strait of Hormuz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.

Super oil tanker hits mine in Hormuz, explodes: IRGC

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Monday evening that the supertanker El Gaia hit a naval mine in south of Hormuz Strait. and exploded.

PGSA warns against insurers, P&I clubs over violating rules

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) –Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Affairs Authority (PGSA) has updated list of non-compliant vessels, warning insurers, Protection and Indemnity Insurance (P&I) clubs against providing services to the vessels violating its regulation.

Iran downs American MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – A U.S. MQ-1 drone was intercepted and destroyed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps over the Strait of Hormuz on Monday.

Over the weekend;

Strait of Hormuz vessel transits fall to single digits

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Preliminary ship-tracking data shows vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz falling to single digits over the weekend.

Oil prices climb above $107 a barrel

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, with Brent crude futures gaining $3.21, or 3.1 percent, to reach $107.82 a barrel as of 03:40 GMT.

Regional meeting on Iran-Oman Hormuz agreement postponed

TEHRAN, Sep. 14 (MNA) – The regional meeting of Persian Gulf foreign ministers on the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed at the request of some regional countries and by joint decision of Oman and Iran.

Oman deal will not mean reopening of Hormuz: Araghchi

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says an understanding expected to be reached with Oman does not mean the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian cargo vessel hit near Qeshm Island, one martyred

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – One person was martyred and three wounded when an Iranian cargo vessel came under attack near Qeshm island on Sunday morning, according to the local governor.

New details on Iran-Oman Hormuz agreement released

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A final Iran-Oman agreement on Hormuz transit routes will be announced soon in the presence of Persian Gulf foreign ministers, according to an informed source.

UKMTO:

Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – A vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

Iran, Oman FMs discuss regional developments by phone

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of Iran and Oman discussed the latest regional developments and issues of mutual interests in a phone call on Saturday.

Oman meeting "a key step towards regional stability": Baghaei

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman says a meeting scheduled to be held in Oman on Monday will be a key step toward ensuring stability and security in the Persian Gulf region.

Hormuz Strait to remain under Iran’s full control: FM spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman stressed that the Strait of Hormuz remains and will remain under Iran’s full control, blaming US for regional maritime insecurity and should be faulted for rising global fuel prices.

FM spox:

Iran planning to hold reg. meeting with Persian Gulf states

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman has announced that Iran is planning to hold a regional meeting attended by the Persian Gulf littoral states.

Iran, South Korea FMs discuss regional tensions

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Iran's top diplomat and South Korea's foreign minister held phone talks on Friday on regional developments.

Tehran IRGC Cmdr.:

Iran ready for rapid offensive operations

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Greater Tehran said that Iran has moved past the defensive and air defence phase and now stands on the threshold of offensive operations.

Back to your home before it’s too late: MP warns US forces

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – A senior Iranian lawmaker has issued stark warning to the US forces and advised the remaining forces deployed in the region, saying, “Head home while you still can.”

Iran military struck US aircraft carrier at 500-km range

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) – Spokesman for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says that all US ships had retreated at least 400 kilometers from Iran’s coasts, adding that a US warship was hit 500 km away.