Persian Gulf

Iran picks desert coast outside Strait as location for mega-port project

Mar 07, 2021 03:07

Iran has picked up a location just outside the Persian Gulf for its plans to build a mega-port in southern waters as the country aims to significantly increase seaborne trade to help diversify the economy and boost jobs in its mining and manufacturing sectors.
Notable rights groups urge US to address human rights crises among Persian Gulf allies

Mar 05, 2021 06:02

As many as 15 high-profile human rights organizations have asked the new US administration to revisit its relations with its Persian Gulf allies in light of their drawn-out trampling on their peoples’ human rights.
Iran launches major OSRV in Persian Gulf to improve oil spill responses

Mar 04, 2021 12:15

Iran’s ports authority has launched a major home-made Oil Spill Recovery Vessel (OSRV) to boost environment protection efforts in the Persian Gulf waters.
UN aid chief calls on Persian Gulf states to prevent 'man-made' famine in Yemen

Feb 26, 2021 03:03

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, has urged Persian Gulf Arab states to donate more money to avert a large-scale “man-made” famine in Yemen.
UN aid chief calls on Persian Gulf states to prevent 'man-made' famine in Yemen

Feb 26, 2021 03:03

The United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, Mark Lowcock, has urged Persian Gulf Arab states to donate more money to avert a large-scale “man-made” famine in Yemen.
Iranian, Russian navies practice anti-piracy operations on 2nd day of drills

Feb 17, 2021 09:19

Iranian and Russian naval forces have practiced anti-piracy operations, during which they rescued two hijacked merchant vessels, on the second day of their joint naval maneuvers in the Sea of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean.
Navies of Iran, Russia display firepower on 1st day of joint drills

Feb 16, 2021 14:29

Iranian and Russian military vessels have conducted the first stage of their naval maneuvers in the Sea of Oman and the northern part of the Indian Ocean by unleashing fire on designated targets and squaring up in offensive formations in light of regional threats.
Russian flotilla enters Iranian waters for joint naval drill

Feb 16, 2021 11:04

A Russian flotilla, comprising the Stoiky corvette and KoLa refueling ship, has entered Iran’s territorial waters for the 2021 combined naval exercise.
Iran, Russia to stage joint naval drills in Oman Sea, north of Indian Ocean

Feb 15, 2021 14:39

The naval forces of Russia and Iran will once again rejoin for bilateral exercise in the Sea of Oman and north of the Indian Ocean.
Iran, Russia plan to hold 2nd naval drills in Indian Ocean: Commander

Feb 14, 2021 14:04

Iran and Russia will soon hold their second naval drills in the northern part of the Indian Ocean in a show of the power of their armed forces, says a high-ranking Iranian military official.