Iran rejects Pentagon’s claim, denounces U.S. ‘unprofessional’ behavior in Hormuz
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy has reacted to a claim by the Pentagon that the IRGC speedboats unprofessionally came close to an American vessel.
IRGC Shows Muscles by Holding Massive Drills Off Hormuz Strait
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) is conducting large-scale aerial and naval drills off the strategic Strait of Hormuz and in the Persian Gulf, with the country’s first domestic multi-purpose satellite monitoring the process.
Iran to Build Major Pipeline as Safe Way for Oil Exports
President Hassan Rouhani says the national pipeline project launched on Thursday to carry oil as an alternative route for the Strait of Hormuz serves as an important message to those that have imposed sanctions on the country.
Rouhani: Strait of Hormuz Not Iran’s Only Way For Oil Exports
President Hassan Rouhani said Iran no longer relies on the Strait of Hormuz for oil exports as a new oil terminal created on the Sea of Oman is opening a new export route for its crude.
Americans Will Suffer Casualties in Persian Gulf
In recent weeks, Persian Gulf has experienced very perilous days because of the U.S. forces, deployed on the warships and frigates in the region.
Iran to Present HOPE at IMO summit
TEHRAN (Iran News) – The managing director of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization, has said that the Iranian delegation plans to put forward the HOPE initiative at the International Maritime Organization, IMO summit in London. In an interview with the IRIB on Monday, Mohammad Rastad said that security in the region must be maintained by […]
Strait of Hormuz region can find its own solution
TEHRAN (Iran News) – This is a significant moment for our neighborhood. We are witnessing an escalation in tensions and insecurity, threatening to spiral out of control and result in untold tragedies. The four-and-a-half-year war in Yemen has brought the region to the brink of disaster and resulted in measures against Saudi Aramco’s facilities. Zarif […]
55,000 Oceangoing Ships Pass through Hurmuz Strait Annually
TEHRAN (Iran News) – CEO of Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran Mohammad Rastad praised the naval forces’ success in providing security for domestic and foreign vessels sailing across the Persian Gulf and said each year, 55,000 oceangoing ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely. In remarks released on Friday, Rastad pointed to a […]
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.”
Iran soon to release detained UK-flagged tanker: FM spox
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Mousavi said that the UK-flagged oil tanker Stena Impero, which was detained by Iran for violating international maritime rules, will soon be released.