Persian Gulf

Iran to confront acts of mischief in Persian Gulf: president Rouhani

Jul 24, 2019 08:58

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has the responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf and will decisively confront any attempt at destabilizing the strategic waters.
Russia counters US proposal for West Asia maritime coalition

Jul 23, 2019 12:07

Russia expresses unease and confusion over a proposal made by the United States for the establishment of a so-called maritime security coalition to patrol West Asia’s waterways.
Iran has intercontinental drones, will use them if necessary: Navy chief

Jul 23, 2019 05:12

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says Iran is in possession of intercontinental drones and will definitely put them to use if the need for a long-haul mission arises.
Tokyo not considering sending military for US-proposed maritime coalition: Suga

Jul 23, 2019 05:02

Japan says it is not weighing sending military forces for a US-proposed maritime coalition in a purported mission of protecting maritime shipping lanes in West Asia.
Iran historical steward of maritime security in region: Rouhani

Jul 23, 2019 01:35

President Hassan Rouhani underlines Iran’s historical role as a preserver of maritime security in the region, saying the country has no interest in initiating tensions either here or beyond.
Gov't spokesman asks Trump to prove claim of downing Iranian drone

Jul 23, 2019 01:23

Iran's Government Spokesman Ali Rabiyee said that US President Donald Trump should prove his claim that the country's warships have shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf.
Iran warns against ‘starting a conflict’ amid UK tensions

Jul 23, 2019 01:04

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif issues a stern caution against any attempts at starting a conflict with the country, which is not seeking one, reminding that the Islamic Republic’s recent seizure of a British-flagged tanker did not come as an act of “retaliation.”
Abe says will try to reduce Iran-US tensions as Trump seeks coalition against Tehran

Jul 22, 2019 05:14

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has vowed to “make every effort” to reduce tensions between the United States and Iran as the US urged its allies to join a coalition in a purported mission of protecting maritime shipping lanes in West Asia.
MT Riah tanker detained by Iran was smuggling oil: Panama maritime authority

Jul 22, 2019 04:23

Panama's maritime authority has confirmed that a tanker operating under the country's flag and seized by Iran in the Persian Gulf last week for smuggling fuel, was indeed in violation of international laws.
IRGC says captures British oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Jul 20, 2019 01:45

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has said that it has captured a British oil tanker for breaching international maritime law while crossing the Strait of Hormuz.