Persian Gulf

Goddess of Salt; Splendid Attraction of Hormuz Island

The Hormuz Island in southern Iran is widely known for its red and edible soil but in addition to the dominant red colour of the island, a splendid white colour catches the eyes of every visitor: The whiteness of the Goddess of Salt.

Beauty of Persian Gulf More Tangible at Parsian Coast

Each year, from late December to mid-April, tourists arriving in Iran’s southern waters face an amazing scene: the green plants of the shoreline, which can be best seen at a coast called Parsian.

Several Wounded after Cargo Ship Capsizes in Southern Iran

Several people have sustained injuries after a 90-metre cargo vessel under the flag of Comoros capsized and sank on Tuesday at Shahid Rajaee port of the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas near the Persian Gulf.

IRGC Holds Large-Scale Drone Drills over Persian Gulf

Squadrons of unmanned aerial vehicles flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps attended a large-scale war game over the Persian Gulf on Thursday to practice an assault operation.

‘UAE Failed to Abuse Its Privilege of Hosting OIC Meeting’

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says the United Arab Emirates failed to impose its will on delegations attending the recent meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi, and win their support for the anti-Iran declaration it had drafted.

Iran Reject’s UAE FM’s False Claims at OIC Meeting

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says some countries have got used to making false claims in order to cover up their destructive policies.

Iran to Close Strait of Hormuz If Its Oil Exports Stopped: IRGC

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said as long as Iran is able to export its oil via the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway would be open.

Iran Fires Torpedoes, Cruise Missiles in Large-Scale Navy Drills

The Iranian Navy has test-fired three cruise missiles and several types of torpedoes on the second day of major drills held in a vast area from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean.

No Move in Persian Gulf Hidden from IRGC’s Sharp Eyes: Commander

The commander of the IRGC Navy says his forces are constantly patrolling the Persian Gulf waters and no move is hidden from the IRGC’s sharp eyes.

IRGC Calls for Withdrawal of Chinese Fishing Ships from Iran Waters

The commander for IRGC Navy says Chinese ships fishing in Iran’s territorial water must leave, as they have endangered the livelihood of Iranian fishermen.

Romanians Warmly Welcome Exhibition of Iranian Culture, History

The Iranian embassy in Romania recently held an exhibition on the Iranian culture and civilization, which received considerable attention in the Eastern European country.

Iran Unveils New Catamaran Capable of Firing Cruise Missiles

The naval forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday unveiled a new homegrown catamaran ship capable of firing anti-ship cruise missiles.

Int’l Energy Exhibition to Start in Iran’s Persian Gulf Island

The 15th edition of the Kish International Energy Exhibition will open on Iran’s southern island of Kish on Monday with representatives of 11 foreign countries in attendance.

Iran Warns Regional States against Pinning Hope on US Support

Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri warned regional states against pinning hope on the US support, saying the sudden withdrawal of US from Syria shows the country could not be trusted with keeping its word.

Iran Denies It Fired Missiles at US Flotilla in Persian Gulf

A senior Iranian commander has denied as “sheer lie” the rumours that Iran fired rockets at an American flotilla in the Persian Gulf during the IRGC war games.

US Media Reports Encounter between US Carrier, IRGC Vessels

A US carrier entering the Persian Gulf Friday has had an encounter with Iranian vessels off the coasts in Southern Iran, US media claimed.

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.

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