Persian Gulf

Iran holds key to bringing PGCC out of doldrums

Jan 30, 2017 11:14

Persian Gulf states are facing a lingering credit squeeze amid an economic downturn which is likely to continue over the next five years, several international studies forecast.
No PGCC message conveyed by Kuwait yet: Iran's Qassemi

Jan 14, 2017 15:43

The Foreign Ministry spokesman says Kuwait has not delivered any specific message on part of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) to the Islamic Republic yet.
UK PM remarks prove Britain’s divisive policy: Boroujerdi

Dec 08, 2016 14:10

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi says the recent comments made by British Prime Minister Theresa May against the Islamic Republic prove that London is pursuing a divisive agenda.
[P]GCC must stop interfering in Iran affairs: Foreign Ministry

Dec 08, 2016 12:02

Iran has urged the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council to stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.
Iran ensures safety of oil tankers in Persian Gulf: Shamkhani

Oct 18, 2016 18:12

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s military presence in the Persian Gulf ensures the safety of oil tankers in this strategic region.
Iran might prevents Daesh war from spreading to Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy

Oct 08, 2016 17:14

The second-in-command of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the country’s might, capability, wisdom and self-restraint have barred supporters of Daesh terrorists from spreading war to the Persian Gulf.
[P]GCC seeks to cover up terrorism, Wahhabism link: Iran

Sep 19, 2016 11:45

Iran has shrugged off allegations leveled by the [P]GCC, the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council, saying the body seeks to cover up the link between Takfiri Wahhabism, preached in Saudi Arabia, and terrorism.
Arab League’s unwise stance will deepen gaps in Mideast: Iran

Sep 11, 2016 11:51

Iran has vehemently dismissed a statement issued by the Ministerial Council of the Arab League about three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, saying such injudicious approaches would deepen divisions in the Middle East.
US claims of warship harassment in Persian Gulf fictitious: Iran

Sep 11, 2016 11:47

Iran's armed forces chief of staff spokesman has dismissed as untrue US claims that an American warship patrolling the Persian Gulf was harassed by Iranian boats, saying the Islamic Republic’s naval forces act according to international law.
IRGC keeps close watch on foreign vessels: Navy commander

Jul 13, 2016 02:32

The second-in-command of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says the forces are keeping a close eye on all foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf.