Persian Gulf

Regional nations won’t let UK gain new foothold in Mideast: Commander

Feb 07, 2017 17:16

A senior Iranian commander says people in the Middle East will not allow Britain to secure a new foothold in the region.
Iran dismisses UAE claims on interference in Arab countries’ affairs

Feb 04, 2017 16:56

Iran has dismissed as groundless the recent claims made by the Emirati minister of state for foreign affairs about Tehran’s interference in the internal affairs of Arab countries.
UK, allies hold military drills in Persian Gulf amid Iran warning

Feb 01, 2017 17:24

Britain, the US, France and Australia are holding maritime military exercises in the Persian Gulf as Iran warns that it will not allow any intrusion into its territorial waters.
Iran holds key to bringing PGCC out of doldrums

Jan 30, 2017 11:14

Persian Gulf states are facing a lingering credit squeeze amid an economic downturn which is likely to continue over the next five years, several international studies forecast.
No PGCC message conveyed by Kuwait yet: Iran's Qassemi

Jan 14, 2017 15:43

The Foreign Ministry spokesman says Kuwait has not delivered any specific message on part of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) to the Islamic Republic yet.
What is behind Britain’s return to Persian Gulf?

Dec 26, 2016 17:54

Britain, which had withdrawn its occupation forces from the Persian Gulf in 1971, but had treacherously handed over the Iranian islands of Bahrain to the Aal-e Khalifa pirate family to repress the local people, is now trying to sneak into the region through the offspring of the agents London had installed in power and creates spurious entities for them like Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, UAE, etc. Here is a special feature titled “What is behind Britain’s Return to the Persian Gulf.
Mayday! post-Brexit Britain courts Persian Gulf despots

Dec 10, 2016 16:30

With Britain’s post-Brexit economic outlook uncertain, Prime Minister Theresa May was doing her best to drum up trade prospects in the Persian Gulf. But her assiduous courting of the monarchs and emirs in what is perhaps the most despotic region in the world spells, ironically, a Mayday distress signal for an intensification of conflict and human rights violations.
UK PM remarks prove Britain’s divisive policy: Boroujerdi

Dec 08, 2016 14:10

Chairman of the Iranian Parliament’s Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Alaeddin Boroujerdi says the recent comments made by British Prime Minister Theresa May against the Islamic Republic prove that London is pursuing a divisive agenda.
[P]GCC must stop interfering in Iran affairs: Foreign Ministry

Dec 08, 2016 12:02

Iran has urged the [Persian] Gulf Cooperation Council to stop leveling groundless allegations against Tehran, saying such claims would not change the reality about the Islamic Republic’s sovereignty over its three islands in the Persian Gulf.
Iran ensures safety of oil tankers in Persian Gulf: Shamkhani

Oct 18, 2016 18:12

A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic’s military presence in the Persian Gulf ensures the safety of oil tankers in this strategic region.