Persian Gulf

Naval Forces repel pirate attack on Iranian tanker near Gulf of Aden

Nov 01, 2021 05:28

Iran’s naval troops repulsed an attack by pirates on one of the country’s oil tankers en route to the Gulf of Aden on Monday.
Lebanon information minister says will not resign under diplomatic pressure from Riyadh

Oct 31, 2021 12:14

Lebanese Information Minister George Kordahi says his resignation “is out of question,” a report says, days after Saudi Arabia launched a campaign of pressure on Beirut in response to his comments critical of the Saudi-led devastating war on Yemen.
Hezbollah blasts Saudi regime and its supporters over Yemen

Oct 29, 2021 05:14

Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement has expressed support for the country’s information minister, whose call for an end to the Saudi-led war on Yemen earlier prompted a backlash from Riyadh and its allies.
US, regional allies going downhill as Iranian forces march forward: Gen Baqeri

Oct 26, 2021 12:50

The chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces says the United States and its regional allies are going downhill, all the while Iranian forces are boosting their readiness to counter any threats.
Iran Navy fends off pirate attack on Iranian oil tanker in Gulf of Aden

Oct 17, 2021 03:16

An Iranian warship has successfully thwarted a pirate attack on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden following a heavy exchange of fire.
Gen. Salami hails IRGC Navy’s ‘quick reaction’ capability in face of threat

Oct 15, 2021 11:20

The commander of Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says the Guards’ naval forces have reached the “quick reaction” capability in the face of any threat, stressing that the enemies have to come to terms with the reality of Iran’s offensive and defensive power.
IRGC Navy chief: No place for US in Persian Gulf

Oct 13, 2021 02:47

Iran would not tolerate insecurity in the Persian Gulf, IRCG Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri said, adding that the Americans, who only bring about insecurity, have no place in the region.
Bahrain to join US drone 'task force' for operations in Persian Gulf

Sep 27, 2021 04:22

The Al Khalifah regime in Bahrain has agreed to cooperate with a new task force of the US Navy that will integrate unmanned aircraft into maritime operations, according to reports.
Boosting ties with neighbors, region priority of new govt.: FM

Sep 22, 2021 09:27

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says bolstering relations with Iran’s neighbors and regional states is top on the agenda of the country’s new administration.
Iran rejects PGCC statement on three Iranian islands

Sep 17, 2021 07:47

Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh has reacted to the final statement of the latest meeting of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), stressing that the islands of Greater Tunb, lesser Tunb and Abu Musa definitely belong to Iran.