Persian Gulf

PGCC strongly condemns Israeli desecration of al-Aqsa, raids on worshipers

Apr 10, 2023 04:52

The Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) has strongly condemned the Israeli raids on the al-Aqsa Mosque compound, where the regime’s forces fired stun grenades and rubber-coated steel bullets at Palestinian worshipers observing the holy fasting month of Ramadhan.
Iranian Army warns off US spy aircraft near Sea of Oman

Apr 02, 2023 10:13

The naval units of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Army has identified and warned off a US spy aircraft after it entered the country's borders near the Sea of Oman.
Iran hails PGCC support for détente agreement with Saudi Arabia

Mar 23, 2023 10:37

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kan'ani has welcomed a statement issued by the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) in support of an agreement on restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia, which were severed over the past seven years.
IRGC obtains AI-powered unmanned vessels

Mar 15, 2023 04:34

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy has developed uncrewed military vessels that use artificial intelligence for combat operations, a commander said.
Iranian flotilla breaks navigation record

Mar 15, 2023 03:43

The Iranian Navy’s 86th flotilla of warships has officially broken the record for the distance an Iranian flotilla has sailed in international waters.
Commander highlights Iranian Navy’s powerful presence in high seas

Feb 17, 2023 09:06

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the country’s Naval Forces are at a high level of power and have active presence in international waters.
Iran reiterates its protest over Iraq's use of misnomer for Persian Gulf

Jan 27, 2023 02:30

Iran once again protests Iraqi authorities' use of a misnomer for the Persian Gulf, saying misnaming the body of water contradicts the principle of good neighborliness and the friendly nature of the countries' bilateral ties.
IRGC's Navy holds war game in Persian Gulf

Jan 17, 2023 10:09

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps' (IRGC) Navy held a military exercise in the Persian Gulf with the launch of various missiles.
Fake names won’t change Persian Gulf reality: Iranian spokesman

Jan 17, 2023 09:26

Deploring the Iraqi prime minister’s use of a wrong name for the Persian Gulf, the Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson said such fake titles could not change the reality.
Iraqi PM stresses strengthening bilateral ties with Iran after Persian Gulf misnomer

Jan 11, 2023 11:33

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani has called for the expansion of ties with Iran after the Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Arab country’s ambassador to Tehran in strong protest over distorting the name of the universally-recognized Persian Gulf at a biennial football competition.