Persian Gulf

Have the Aal-e Khalifas reached the end of the road?

Aug 17, 2022 09:14

The human rights situation has gone from bad to worse in the Persian Gulf island state of Bahrain which is ruled by the repressive Aal-e Khalifa minority regime of pirate origin.
Navy aims to boost interaction with independent, advancing states: Commander

Aug 11, 2022 09:26

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the country’s naval forces seek to establish and boost interactions with the navies of the independent countries that are treading the path of progress despite being subjected to oppression.
Iran: Navy thwarts overnight pirate attack on its merchant vessel in Red Sea

Aug 10, 2022 11:35

Iranian naval forces thwarted an overnight pirate attack on one of the country’s merchant vessels in the Red Sea following a heavy exchange of fire, a senior commander said Wednesday.
President Raeisi warns of Iran’s harsh response to any act of aggression

Jul 28, 2022 14:11

President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi has warned that any act of aggression against the Islamic Republic will draw “a harsh response” from Iranian armed forces that will make aggressors regret their act.
Iran’s non-oil exports up 22% y/y in March-July: IRICA

Jul 28, 2022 14:07

Figures by the Iranian customs office (IRICA) show non-oil exports from the country rose by 22% in value terms in the four months to late July compared with the same period last year.
IRGC Navy speedboats equipped with radar-evading stealth technology: Commander

Jul 26, 2022 06:25

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy says speedboats operated by the force have been equipped with radar-evading stealth technology, which can greatly reduce the distances at which they can be detected.
IRGC commander says Israeli footprints in Persian Gulf only fuel insecurity

Jul 22, 2022 07:16

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces says any presence of the Israeli regime in the Persian Gulf region will only fuel insecurity, asserting that regional countries are able to maintain security.
Iran to pump gas from South Pars Phase 11 in winter: NIOC

Jul 20, 2022 13:40

Iran will be able to extract natural gas from a difficult gas field in the Persian Gulf where development works have stalled for nearly five years because of American sanctions on the country, according to a senior official in the Iranian Oil Ministry.
Iran’s NIOC, Russia’s Gazprom sign $40bn investment deal

Jul 19, 2022 10:19

The National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) and Russia’s Gazprom have signed a “historic” deal worth $40 billion for joint investment in oil and gas projects.
Iran: Increased US presence only foments insecurity in West Asia region, spreads terrorism

Jul 10, 2022 00:51

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says increased presence of the United States in the West Asia region will only foment insecurity in the region and help further spread terrorist activities.