Iran’s IRGC Navy Rejects Claims on Attempting to Seize British Oil Tanker
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy dismissed as baseless claims that its forces have attempted to capture a British oil tanker in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
US seeking more military presence in Persian Gulf under old pretexts
Washington has developed a plan to create a military coalition to safeguard strategic waters in the Persian Gulf region, chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine General Joseph Dunford said.
US asked Iran for ‘limited air strike’ to save face after drone shootdown
The United States conveyed a message to Iran saying it wanted to conduct a limited strike against the country after its violating drone was shot down in the Persian Gulf, a senior Iranian commander said.
Dichotomy of days: Reflections on remembrance of a tragedy
“There is little doubt that even before the deal’s existence, Iran was violating its terms.” —White House Press Statement, July 1, 2019
Merkel urges ‘political solution’ to US-Iran tensions
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday that the world should work together for peaceful resolution of the dispute between the United States and Iran and warned against isolationism.
Visit Portuguese Castle of Hormuz
The crumbling Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Island, built in the early 16th century, is one of the last surviving monuments of the colonial rule in the Persian Gulf. It is now a tourism attraction where you can soak up the silence while traveling through time. For visitors it seems to be easy to imagine the hustle and bustle of Portuguese military forces five centuries ago!
Downing of drone sends clear message to U.S.: IRGC
The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that the downing of a U.S. spy drone over the southern parts of Iran sends a “clear message” to Washington.
Iran considers waterways’ security as its own security: Hatami
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami rejected US unfounded accusations against Iran on recent tanker attacks, saying that Iran considers the security of waterways as its own security.
Turkish politician talks of US multiple goals of creating tensions in PG
Senior member of Turkey’s Republican People's Party (CHP), Faruk logoglu, believes that the United States follows multiple goals by creating tension in the Persian Gulf the world’s main route of energy.
War in Persian Gulf to Hike Up Oil Price to $100
TEHRAN - Top Military Aide to the Iranian Supreme Leader, Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi, said the first sign of military aggression in the Persian Gulf will hike up oil prices to over $100, which will be unbearable for U.S. and allies.