Persian Gulf

Seizure of British tanker totally lawful: Iran’s top security official

Jul 28, 2019 01:53

Iran's top security official says his country’s seizure of a British-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz was totally lawful.
Germany rebuffs US strategy of ‘maximum pressure’ against Iran

Jul 28, 2019 01:05

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has reiterated its opposition to the US policy of “maximum pressure” against Iran, highlighting the importance of continuing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions in the region.
No Iranian drone shot down by US forces, aircraft flew over Persian Gulf for hours: IRGC chief

Jul 24, 2019 10:32

The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has roundly dismissed as a "big lie" American officials’ claims that US forces may have downed more than one Iranian drone over the Persian Gulf, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic has not lost any unmanned aerial vehicle.
Iran to confront acts of mischief in Persian Gulf: president Rouhani

Jul 24, 2019 08:58

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran has the responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf and will decisively confront any attempt at destabilizing the strategic waters.
Russia counters US proposal for West Asia maritime coalition

Jul 23, 2019 12:07

Russia expresses unease and confusion over a proposal made by the United States for the establishment of a so-called maritime security coalition to patrol West Asia’s waterways.
Iran has intercontinental drones, will use them if necessary: Navy chief

Jul 23, 2019 05:12

Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says Iran is in possession of intercontinental drones and will definitely put them to use if the need for a long-haul mission arises.
Tokyo not considering sending military for US-proposed maritime coalition: Suga

Jul 23, 2019 05:02

Japan says it is not weighing sending military forces for a US-proposed maritime coalition in a purported mission of protecting maritime shipping lanes in West Asia.
Iran historical steward of maritime security in region: Rouhani

Jul 23, 2019 01:35

President Hassan Rouhani underlines Iran’s historical role as a preserver of maritime security in the region, saying the country has no interest in initiating tensions either here or beyond.
Gov't spokesman asks Trump to prove claim of downing Iranian drone

Jul 23, 2019 01:23

Iran's Government Spokesman Ali Rabiyee said that US President Donald Trump should prove his claim that the country's warships have shot down an Iranian drone in the Persian Gulf.
Iran warns against ‘starting a conflict’ amid UK tensions

Jul 23, 2019 01:04

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif issues a stern caution against any attempts at starting a conflict with the country, which is not seeking one, reminding that the Islamic Republic’s recent seizure of a British-flagged tanker did not come as an act of “retaliation.”