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US and Britain’s Clout in Mideast Has Decreased: Kuwaiti Politician

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Former Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammad al-Sabah al-Salem al-Sabah referred to the decreasing power of Western countries in the Middle East and highlighted the growing influence of such countries as Iran and Russia.
Cultural Heritage

Laft, Ancient Port in Persian Gulf Island of Qeshm

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Laft Port with its ancient waterfront is situated on Qeshm Island in Persian Gulf. The port village is also known for its wells and wind-catchers.
Environment

300 Jellyfish Found Dead in Jask Coast, Southern Iran

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About 300 dead jellyfish were found in several locations on the coast of Jask, Hormozgan Province, southern Iran.
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Iran Detains 21 Foreign Fishermen for Fishing Rare Species in Persian Gulf (+Video)

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Iranian forces have arrested 21 crew members of three fishing boats belonging to Arab states of Persian Gulf after reportedly trespassing on Iran’s territorial waters and trying to fish rare species near Kish Island.
Foreign Policy

Iran Rejects ‘Baseless’ Allegations by Bahrain, UAE

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iran has dismissed as “baseless and absurd” the Emirati foreign minister’s allegations that Tehran is fueling regional insecurity, saying such remarks come despite Abu Dhabi’s deadly bombing campaign against Yemeni civilians.
Foreign Policy

Two Iranian Islands Are under UAE Occupation: Senior MP

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A senior Iranian lawmaker announced that two Persian Gulf islands of Zarkooh and Ariana belong to Iran and have long been occupied by the United Arab Emirates.
Middle East

IRGC Chief Urges US to Stop Costly, Harmful Presence in Persian Gulf

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Ali Jafari advised the US to quit wasting the American people’s assets by ending “malicious and harmful” naval presence in the Persian Gulf, the Iranian nation’s home.
Foreign Policy

Iran Raps PGCC’s ‘Recurring, Baseless’ Allegations

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Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Monday shrugged off recent allegations made by the (Persian) Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).
Media Wire

IRGC Navy Commander Warns US to Leave Persian Gulf

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The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Commander called on the US forces to put an end to their presence in the Persian Gulf before any problem arises in the region.
Foreign Policy

Iran Concludes ‘Historic’ Border Pact With Oman

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Iran says it had concluded a “historic” accord with Oman that demarcates the Islamic Republic’s maritime border with the fellow Persian Gulf littoral state.
Foreign Policy

Spokesman Reiterates Iran’s Sovereignty over Persian Gulf Islands

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The three Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and the Greater and Lesser Tunbs are indispensable parts of Iran, the country’s Foreign Ministry spokesman underlined, dismissing recent anti-Iran claims about the islands raised by the Arab League chief.
Media Wire

Iranian Forces on Constant Patrol in Persian Gulf: DM

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After reports that Iranian boats have approached a US warship near the Strait of Hormuz, Iran’s Defence Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan said the country’s naval vessels are incessantly patrolling the territorial waters to counter any unintentional or aggressive intrusion.
Middle East

Kuwait Coast Guard Detains 10 Iranians on Charge of ‘Infiltration’

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Kuwait’s Interior Ministry announced that the country’s coast guard has arrested 10 Iranians accused of trying to "infiltrate into the country."
IFP Exclusive

Iran Seizes UAE Ship for Using Fake Name for Persian Gulf

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A cargo ship belonging to the United Arab Emirates has been seized in Iran’s Imam Khomeini Special Economic Zone because of violating the international law of using the exact name ‘Persian’ Gulf, an official announced.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Navy Ready to Sink US Warships in Persian Gulf: IRGC Commander

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Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad-Ali Jafari on Thursday, July 21, highlighted the country’s preparedness to counter any threat, particularly in the Persian Gulf, where the IRGC Navy is ready to fight US warships.
IFP Exclusive

IRGC Confirms Reports of Escorting US Warship in Persian Gulf

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Lieutenant Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy General Alireza Tangsiri confirmed the western media reports that the IRGC’s speedboats have monitored a US warship in the Persian Gulf's Strait of Hormuz.
Media Wire

Persian Gulf Marine Tourism: Neglected Opportunities

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Out of the loop for far too long, Iran has ceded its potential place in marine tourism to smaller Persian Gulf states who have seized the opportunity and made significant strides to gain a foothold in this niche sector.
Iran in Pictures

Aerial Photos of Persian Gulf on Its National Day

Fatemeh Askarieh -
National Persian Gulf Day is an annual observance in Iran that was first suggested in January 2004 and approved by the government in July...
Cultural Heritage

Museum of Persian Gulf Maps Opens in Hormuz Island

Emad Askarieh -
The Museum of Persian Gulf Maps was inaugurated on Hormuz Island in a ceremony attended by Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Ali Jannati, held concurrently with National Persian Gulf Day (April 29).
Iran in Pictures

Persian Gulf Day

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Iranian people hold nationwide celebrations every year to mark National Persian Gulf Day, the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war...
Hard News

IRGC Navy Seizes 2 US Navy Vessels in Persian Gulf, Captures 10 Sailors

Emad Askarieh -
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy seized two US Navy combat vessels that had entered Iran’s territorial waters in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, capturing 10 US sailors.
Foreign Policy

Iran denounces PGCC claim on Persian Gulf islands as “baseless”

Emad Askarieh -
Repetition of the baseless allegations has no effect on the territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
Iran in Pictures

Iran’s coastal south (PHOTOS)

Fatemeh Askarieh -
Bushehr on the Persian Gulf is the 17th largest Iranian province.
Hard News

Iran protests German use of fake name for Persian Gulf

Emad Askarieh -
Iran has protested at the use by the German top diplomat of a fake name for the Persian Gulf at a press conference in Riyadh.
Hard News

Iran rescues Singapore ship, arrests 7 pirates in Persian Gulf waters

Emad Askarieh -
Seven of the hijackers have been arrested and sent to prison, Alireza Aghajari, an Iranian prosecutor, said.
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