Signs of tension reduction appearing in Persian Gulf
After years of tensions between Iran and some Persian Gulf states particularly in recent months in the Strait of Hormuz, reports indicate the emergence of tensions reduction in this strategic region.
Germany’s Scholz ‘very skeptical’ about US mission for Strait of Hormuz
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday he was very skeptical about a request by the United States to join a military mission for the Strait of Hormuz.
Russia submits Persian Gulf security plan to UN
Russia's concept of collective security in the Persian Gulf has been distributed as an official document approved by the United Nations.
Iran not to compromise on its national interests, security: Kharrazi
Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council, Kamal Kharrazi, has said that shooting downing a US drone and seizure of a UK tanker in Persian Gulf must have shown that Iran does not compromise on its national interests, security.
Any mistake by enemies to lead to their own loss
A senior Iranian commander cautioned the enemies about any wrong action against the country, saying the Armed Forces are fully prepared to defend the Islamic Republic and firmly respond to any threat.
Multilateralism key to solve crises in Persian Gulf region: envoy
Iranian Ambassador to Ecuador Saadat Aghajani said on Friday that solving the crises gripping the Persian Gulf region entails multilateral efforts and collective wisdom.
Plots for Collapse of National Currency Defused
TEHRAN - The governor of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says plots for a massive devaluation of Iran’s national currency have effectively failed as the rial keeps regaining some of its value despite growing economic pressure from the United States and a flare-up of tensions in the Persian Gulf over the past weeks.
Iran Sends Letter to UN Security Council over Seizure of UK Tanker
The Iranian mission to the United Nations sent a letter to the UN Security Council, explaining reasons for a recent move by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) to capture a British oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Iran won’t allow any disturbance in shipping via Strait of Hormuz
President Rouhani’s special envoy to France, deputy FM Araghchi, stressed that Iran, as a producer and exporter of oil, will not allow any disturbance in shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tehran, Baghdad Discuss Ways to Defuse Persian Gulf Tensions
TEHRAN – In a meeting in Tehran, the top officials of the two neighboring states of Iran and Iraq discussed, among other topics, easing Persian Gulf tensions, which have spiked between Baghdad’s regional ally and the West in recent months.