Persian Gulf; Iran on track to open new oil terminal
Tehran (Iran News) – Iran said on Monday that it is on track to create a new oil terminal on Persian Gulf that would open a new export route for its crude and allow tankers to bypass the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The National Iranian Oil Company signed a contract worth around $52 million on […]
‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor’ will be considered; Oman FM says
Hormuz Peace Endeavor “We haven’t seen it. If the theme … of that [plan] is based on stability, of course, we will support it,” Irannews quoted him as saying on Friday in an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. During his speech at the 74th UN General Assembly on Wednesday, President […]
Zarif Invites All Regional Nations to Join Iran’s ‘Hope’ Initiative
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif highlighted different aspects of the country’s regional peace initiative known as ‘Hormuz Peace Endeavor’ and called on all regional nations to join it to ensure security in the Persian Gulf.
President Rouhani, Spanish PM Meet in New York
The President of Iran and the prime minister of Spain called for the expansion of relations between Tehran and Madrid at a meeting in New York, and voiced opposition to the unilateral sanctions imposed by the US after its withdrawal from the JCPOA.
Rouhani Criticizes Germany for Anti-Iran Statement in First Meeting with Merkel
In the first face-to-face meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismissed the “groundless accusations” that Germany, France and the UK have made against Iran in the wake of recent attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
U.S. Sanctions Losing Its Effectiveness
The Governor of Iran’s Central Bank Abdolnasser Hemmati says most countries in the region believe that the U.S. sanctions are losing its sharpness and they are becoming ineffective.
US Fears Iran’s Influence on Public Opinion during UNGA: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani highlighted the US’ unwillingness to host the Iranian delegation during the upcoming UN General Assembly and said the officials in Washington fear that the Islamic Republic’s logic would affect the US public opinion.
Iran ready to forgive past mistakes of neighbors: Rouhani
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran is ready to extend a hand of friendship to all of its neighbors and even to forgive their past mistakes because “enemies of Islam and the region seek to make the most out of our division.”
Iranian Forces Show Their Might in Sky of Persian Gulf
TEHRAN - 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.
IRGC seizes fuel smuggling ship in Persian Gulf
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) seized a vessel in the Persian Gulf for smuggling of 250,000 liters of diesel fuel.