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.
Iraq to convey Iran’s non-aggression pact offer to S Arabia, UAE, Bahrain: envoy
The Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran Saad Abdul Wahab Jawad Qandil says that his country will convey Iran’s message in relation to Tehran’s readiness to sign a non-aggression pact with Persian Gulf countries of Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Bahrain.
Tehran Ready to Sign Non-Aggression Treaty With Regional States
TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Muhammad Javad Zarif has reiterated Tehran’s proposal to sign a non-aggression treaty with the countries in the Persian Gulf region amid ongoing tension which has escalated in recent weeks.
Iranian official: USS Lincoln in Arabian Sea
An Iranian official has said that the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Arabian Sea and not moving towards the Persian Gulf. Earlier this week, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces in the region had been placed on “high alert,” but no evidence was presented to justify the elevated security posture.