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Persian Gulf

IRGC Begins Military Exercise to Showcase Offensive Capabilities

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps kicked off a massive military exercise on Saturday, which for the first time will include offensive operations in southern parts of Iran.

Iran Rejects GCC’s Claims, Raps Its Unconstructive Approach

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed regret over the anti-Iran accusations made in parts of the final communiqué of the 39th session of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh, saying that the GCC’s approach towards Tehran is still unconstructive.

Iran Unveils Mideast’s Most Advanced Destroyer

The Islamic Republic of Iran has unveiled the Middle East’s most modern destroyer called “Sahand”, a domestically-manufactured warship developed by Iranian navy experts.

Iran Taps US Military Personnel’s Communications: Navy Chief

The Iranian Navy Commander says the presence of US vessels in the Persian Gulf is constantly monitored by Iranian forces, and all their conversations are tapped.

WIPO Registers Iranian Varieties of Tangerine, Date

The Piaram date of Hajiabad and the Siahoo tangerine of Bandar Abbas have been registered internationally by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

WIPO Recognises ‘Persian’ Gulf in Official Document

The Pearl of Persian Gulf has been registered by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), granting another official recognition to the historical and original name of Persian Gulf, which some Arab states in the region are trying to distort.

Researchers Use Marine Animals’ Waste for Wound Treatment

An Iranian knowledge-based company has used marine animals’ waste to develop powerful healing agents for the treatment of various types of wound.

IRGC Releases Footage of Encounter with US Carrier

Iran has for the first time released a video showing speedboats of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) closing in on a US aircraft carrier in the Persian Gulf.

Iran to Hold Military Drills in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman

The IRGC says it will stage a military exercise in the coastal city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday, during which various IRGC, Army and police unites will showcase their capabilities and deterrent power.

Iran Arrests 5 Foreign Fishermen for Illegal Trespassing

The Iranian coast guards in the southwestern province of Khuzestan detained five crew members of a fishing vessel for crossing the country’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf, the commander of the forces said.

Iran FM Meets Chief of International Maritime Organization

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Kitack Lim, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

Iran’s Top Commander Warns US against Adventures in Persian Gulf

Iran’s top military chief says hostile countries will face the strong reaction of Iran’s naval forces if they do anything against international law in the Persian Gulf, particularly the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

No Place for Foreign Forces in Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy

The new commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy said there is no place for foreign forces, like the US navy, in the Persian Gulf, warning against the environmental problems that could be caused by the presence of foreign nuclear warships in the Persian Gulf.

Saudi Arabia Frees Three Iranian Fishermen

Saudi Arabia has freed three Iranian fishermen detained by the kingdom's coastguard last year, the director of public relations at Iran's Bushehr Province Fishery Department says.

IRGC Confirms Reports of Holding Naval Drill in Persian Gulf

The spokesman for Iran’s IRGC confirmed on Sunday that Iranian forces have successfully staged a drill in Persian Gulf earlier this week, saying the maneuver was carried out as part of the IRGC’s annual schedule.

“US Doesn’t Know What It’s Doing in Iran’s Backyard”

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has criticized the presence of American military forces in the Persian Gulf and has questioned why US forces are “in Iran's backyard” some 7,000 miles away from home. 

“Keeping Strait of Hormuz Open Hinges on Iran’s Interests”

Iran's Navy commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says Iranian maritime forces will continue to secure free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, but keeping the Strait open depends on the interests of Iran.

Fishermen’s New Year; The Day When No Fish Is Caught

Nowruz-e Sayyad, meaning the Fishermen’s New Year, is one of the oldest traditions of people in Qeshm Island, southern Iran, which dates back to more than six hundred years ago.

Reopening Strait of Hormuz May Take Several Weeks: US Admiral

James Stavridis, a retired US Navy admiral and former military commander of NATO, says Iran’s threat to close the Strait of Hormuz must be taken seriously by the US, because reopening it would be a longer process than many people suspect.

US Bases within Reach of Iran’s Defence Forces: Top General

Iran’s top officer Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the Iranian Armed Forces and the country’s defence power will never let the US president realize his anti-Iran plots.

“Iran-US Clashes in Persian Gulf Decreased as Americans Realized Who’s in Charge”

The spokesman for IRGC has rejected a claim by US President Donald Trump that his though stance against Iran has ended confrontations between Iranian and US forces in the Persian Gulf, saying the real reason is that the US vessels have found who is in charge in Iran’s southern waters. 

Trump’s Tweet on Iranian Boats Provocative, Showing Desire for Warmongering

US President Donald Trump has rehashed its claim that Iranian speedboats have avoided conducting patrols around American vessels in the Persian Gulf during his presidency.

US Bulk Freighter Carrying Chemicals Docks in Persian Gulf: Iran

A senior Iranian military commander says an American vessel carrying chemicals has berthed at the regional waters and plans to deliver the cargo to parts of Syria and Iraq.

Ancient Site Belonging to 5th Millennium BCE Discovered in Southern Iran

A historical site belonging to the fifth millennium BCE has been discovered in a port city in Bushehr province, southern Iran.

Imam Khomeini Port; Largest Gateway to Iran’s Global Trade

Located 80 kilometres from the centre of Khuzestan province, it plays a very important role in the loading and unloading of essential goods for...

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