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Iraq will not join US-led Persian Gulf patrol force: Foreign Ministry
Sep 19, 2019 10:12The 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.
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UAE follows Saudi suit, joins anti-Iran naval mission in Persian Gulf
Sep 19, 2019 07:24Following 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.
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Saudi Arabia joins US naval mission in West Asia amid tensions with Iran
Sep 18, 2019 04:37Saudi 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.
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Iran's Petropars inks $440 million gas deal amid sanctions
Sep 14, 2019 07:28Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh says the illegal sanctions imposed by the United States on Tehran have failed to stop the country's oil exports.
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Iran prepared to fully protect interests in Persian Gulf: General Baqeri
Sep 12, 2019 11:48Iran’s top military commander says the country’s military stands ready to defend its interests and protect its security in the Persian Gulf.
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Britain dispatches another warship to Persian Gulf: Minister
Aug 25, 2019 02:10Britain’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.
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First shipping service to connect Iran’s Bushehr to Qatar’s Hamed Port
Aug 22, 2019 09:28Iranian 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.
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Only regional countries can maintain Persian Gulf security: IRGC chief commander
Aug 22, 2019 09:27The 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.
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President Rouhani: Waterways won’t be secure as before if Iran oil exports cut to zero
Aug 21, 2019 11:21President 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.
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Foreign forces causing insecurity in Strait of Hormuz with their military presence: Iran UN envoy
Aug 21, 2019 01:42Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says foreign forces are causing insecurity and instability in the Strait of Hormuz with their military presence in the strategic sea passage, stressing the responsibility rests with Persian Gulf littoral states to ensure the water body’s security.