Warships

N Korea reports 'serious' accident at warship launch ceremony

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – A serious accident occurred on Wednesday during the launch of a new North Korean warship while leader Kim Jong Un was attending the event, with him calling it a "criminal act" that could not be tolerated

Brooklyn Bridge hit by Mexican navy ship, 2 dead, 19 injured

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Two people died and more than a dozen were hurt when a Mexican navy training ship hit the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday in New York City, officials said.

Russian ship fires shots at German helicopter in Baltic Sea

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – A Russian ship fired warning shots at a German military helicopter in the Baltic Sea, local media reported on Wednesday.

IRGC says US warships, military bases ‘within range'

TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – An advisor to the chief commander of IRGC has warned the US against committing any “foolish act” vis-à-vis Iran, saying that the US ships, military bases and interests are “within the reach of our weapons.”

Israeli warship strikes residential areas in south Beirut

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – An Israeli airstrike targeted a center of the Islamic Health Society in Lebanon's capital Beirut early on Thursday, Al Mayadeen's correspondent reported.

Turkish protestors call for expulsion of US warship

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Turkish citizens have taken to the streets in Izmir to demonstrate against the docking of a US warship, expressing solidarity with Palestinians and their opposition to US all-out military support for Israel amid Gaza genocide.

Turkish youth punish American soldiers (+VIDEO)

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The authorities of Turkish Izmir province announced that a group of young people of the country attacked a group of American soldiers.

Hezbollah drone hits Israeli warship, leaves casualties

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – The local media in the Zionist regime announced that the Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement targeted an Israeli warship in the occupied territories on Sunday morning.

Yemeni forces attack 170 US-Israeli ships since Nov. 2023

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – A Yemeni news website in a report announced that Yemen’s Armed Forces have targeted about 170 ships linked to the US and the Zionist regime since November 2023 up to July 2024.

US, UK warships move toward coast of occupied Palestine

TEHRAN, Jul. 31 (MNA) – Following the escalation of tensions between The Lebanese Hezbollah Resistance Movement and the Zionist regime, American and British warships moved toward the coast of occupied Palestine.

A US-flagged ship targeted in Gulf of Aden

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – A Danish Shipping Company announced that one of its ships, SENTOSA, was reportedly targeted by a flying object in the northern Gulf of Aden on Tuesday.

IRGC warship back to Iran after Indian Ocean mission

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – Shahid Mahdavi warship, belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy returned to Iranian waters after completing its mission to the Indian Ocean.

Yemeni Armed Forces targets several US warships in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) The Spokesperson for Yemeni Armed Forces announced that Yemeni Armed Forces: Conducted 5 military operations in 72 hours in solidarity with Palestine and in response to US-UK aggression.

CENTCOM says Yemenis fired ballistic missile at US warship

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Wednesday that Yemen’s Sanaa government's army fired a close-range ballistic missile toward the destroyer USS Laboon in the Red Sea.

UK aircraft carrier sidelined from largest NATO exercises

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – A British aircraft carrier that had been set to lead the largest NATO exercises since the Cold War will not set sail Sunday after a problem with its propeller was discovered during final checks, the Royal Navy said.

China permanently deploys four warships around Taiwan

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – he Chinese authorities have permanently deployed four warships around the island of Taiwan, a Japanese daily has reported.

Six small boats approaching ship off coast of Yemen: UKMTO

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report regarding six small boats heading towards a commercial ship in the Red Sea on Saturday.

Fire aboard US warship injures five sailors

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – The Navy destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill caught fire Monday morning, sending five crew members to the hospital.

Russia warship fires warning shots on cargo ship in Black Sea

TEHRAN, Aug. 13 (MNA) – A Russian warship on Sunday fired warning shots at a cargo ship in the southwestern Black Sea as it made its way northwards.

Romania cancels $1.3 bn warships deal with France

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – Romania's defense ministry said late on Tuesday it has canceled a long-delayed deal to buy four warships from French firm Naval Group after the company and a junior partner failed to meet a deadline to sign a contract.

Russian, Chinese warships begin 3rd patrol in Pacific Ocean

TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Warships of Russia and China have begun their third joint patrol in the Pacific Ocean early on Friday, the Russian Pacific Fleet’s press service said on Friday.

US sending Marines, more warships to PG despite Iran warnings

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – In continuation of its policies to create tension and unrest in the region, the US is sending Marines and additional warships to Middle Eastern waters, the military announced Thursday

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Ships passing Hormuz Strait must speak Persian with Iran navy

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri says vessels seeking to pass through the Strait of Hormuz must communicate with Iranian naval forces in Persian.

Chinese warship nearly hits US destroyer in Taiwan Strait

TEHRAN, Jun 03 (MNA) – A Chinese warship came within 150 yards of hitting American destroyer USS Chung-Hoon, during a rare joint Canada-US mission sailing through the Taiwan Strait.