Rouhani arrives in Bushehr to inaugurate South Pars phases
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani heading a delegation has arrived in Asalouyeh in Bushehr province to inaugurate a number of projects, including the new phases of South Pars gas field in the Persian Gulf.
IRGC Holds Massive Drone Exercise over Persian Gulf
Squadrons of unmanned aerial vehicles flown by the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps attended a large-scale war game over the Persian Gulf on Thursday to practice an assault operation.
Iran monitors all movements along its water borders: IRGC
IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri said that all movements along Iran’s water borders are being continuously monitored and that nothing is hidden from IRGC’s “sharp eyes”. He made the remarks Friday on the sideline of an event in Ahvaz, Khuzestan province. “The smallest movements along water borders of the country, especially in the […]
Iran to Hold Massive Naval Drill in Persian Gulf, Oman Sea
Iran’s Navy commander gave details of a large-scale military exercise that his forces are going to hold in the country’s southern waters. In comments on Thursday, Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said the upcoming naval drill, codenamed Velayat-97, will be held in an area of 2 million square kilometers in the Iranian southern waters, from the […]
SP Phase 13 project registers 93.4% progress
The caretaker of planning and control of South Pars Gas Field’s Phase 13 said the project has so far gained 93.4% work-in-progress. According to Pars Oil and Gas Company (POGC), Reza Moayedi underlined that the project has set new records in construction, installation and commissioning of various parts. Phase 13 of the giant offshore gas […]
US to be ‘wheelchair bound’ if attacks Iran: Larijani
Speaker of Iranian Parliament Ali Larijani in reaction to US’ military threats against Iran advised Washington to play it wise, or it would “step on a landmine and be confined to a wheelchair.” “Americans are known for making unwise decisions, but I advise them to use the little brain they have and not to step […]
“Sea Closed” documents Chinese plunder of Persian Gulf marine life
Iranian young filmmaker Mahmud Shahbazi has recently completed a documentary named “The Sea Closed” that traces the plunder of seafood resources in the Persian Gulf by Chinese vessels over the past few years. Adel Qasemi also worked with him as an assistant director. Qasemi who is also a freelance journalist made a trip to the […]
Americans in Persian Gulf under constant watch: Sayyari
Deputy Coordinator of the Iranian Army said that US naval fleets in the Persian Gulf are under constant watch. Iran monitors every ship that enters the region from the Indian Ocean and keeps watch on all their movements, Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari told IRNA on Tuesday. “We will not let any movement [of enemies] in […]
IRGC holds military drills in Persian Gulf
The Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) held on Saturday military drills in the general region of the Persian Gulf, displaying the defensive and deterrent power of Iran. The drills were last stage of the 12th Payambar-e Azam military exercises the first stage of which had started on December 15 in the central parts of Iran […]
Tar exports exceed 2mn tons in 8 months
Iran exported 2.381 million tons of tar worth $561 million during the eight months of the current fiscal (March 21- Nov. 21), a senior official the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) said on Tuesday. According to Alireza Dashtani, customs inspector of the southern Hormozgan province, the figure indicates 16% growth in value and […]