Persian Gulf

Army, IRGC hold joint aerial drills over Persian Gulf

Sep 20, 2019 07:48

Fighter jets of the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have taken part in joint aerial drills over the Persian Gulf waters ahead of a massive parade slated for Sunday.
Iraq will not join US-led Persian Gulf patrol force: Foreign Ministry

Sep 19, 2019 10:12

The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs says Baghdad will not join a US-led mission in the Persian Gulf purportedly seeking to protect maritime navigation, warning that such a military force will “complicate the political and security situation” in the Middle East region.
UAE follows Saudi suit, joins anti-Iran naval mission in Persian Gulf

Sep 19, 2019 07:24

Following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates has joined a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in Middle Eastern waterways.
Saudi Arabia joins US naval mission in West Asia amid tensions with Iran

Sep 18, 2019 04:37

Saudi Arabia has joined a US-led naval mission purportedly aimed at protecting shipping lanes in West Asian waterways as Washington and Riyadh engage in another blame game against Iran following massive Yemeni drone attacks on key Saudi oil facilities.
Iran's Petropars inks $440 million gas deal amid sanctions

Sep 14, 2019 07:28

Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the illegal sanctions imposed by the United States on Tehran have failed to stop the country's oil exports.
Iran prepared to fully protect interests in Persian Gulf: General Baqeri

Sep 12, 2019 11:48

Iran’s top military commander says the country’s military stands ready to defend its interests and protect its security in the Persian Gulf.
Britain dispatches another warship to Persian Gulf: Minister

Aug 25, 2019 02:10

Britain’s defense minister says the country has dispatched a third warship to the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman waters amid rising tensions in the region.
First shipping service to connect Iran’s Bushehr to Qatar’s Hamed Port

Aug 22, 2019 09:28

Iranian authorities say a first shipping service to Qatar is ready to start in the coming days amid efforts to bolster trade ties with the Persian Gulf country which has suffered from a blockade by neighboring Arab states.
Only regional countries can maintain Persian Gulf security: IRGC chief commander

Aug 22, 2019 09:27

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says array of countries other than the Persian Gulf’s own littoral states can provide the region’s security.
President Rouhani: Waterways won’t be secure as before if Iran oil exports cut to zero

Aug 21, 2019 11:21

President Hassan Rouhani has downplayed US threats to completely halt Iran’s oil exports, saying international waterways won’t be safe like before if the Islamic Republic can’t sell its crude.