Iran Intercepts 4 Foreign Boats, Arrests 16 Crew Members
Four vessels with 16 crew members that had illegally entered the Iranian waters have been apprehended and handed over to officials.
Iran Warns Off Coalition Warships to Stay Away from Drill Zone
Iranian military aircraft gave warning to two foreign warships near the country’s southern waters on Monday, forcing the vessels to leave the zone of an ongoing war game, a spokesperson said.
Iran Army to Launch Massive War Games in Southeastern Waters
Iran's Army says is planning to hold large-scale joint military exercises in a vast area along the Makran coastal strip, including the shores of the Sea of Oman, in the country's southern and southeastern regions, a senior commander says.
US Not Aware of IRGC Naval Forces’ High Potential: Commander
The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi has warned that US officials would realise the potential of IRGC Navy when their warships are drowned in the Persian Gulf.
Kolbeh Hoor; Beauty of a Persian Gulf Cape
At the westernmost point of Iran’s Kish Island on the rim of the Persian Gulf, there is a beautiful cape called Kolbeh Hoor (or Hoor Cottage).
UK Says “Persian” Gulf Is Officially Correct, Never Use Other Terms
A confidential 1978 circular shows the United Kingdom’s Foreign and Commonwealth Office had called for the use of the term ‘Persian Gulf’ in all official communications and banned the use of the fake name ‘Arabian Gulf’.
Iran Keen to Hold Further Military Drills with Oman
A senior Iranian commander has underlined the need for Iran and Oman to hold more joint military drills in line with efforts to promote bilateral cooperation.
Chinese Vessels’ Overfishing Affect Iranian Fishermen’s Livelihoods
An Iranian lawmaker says excessive fishing by Chinese ships in waters off the southern Iranian coasts has affected local fishermen’s livelihoods.
‘US Will Have to Stay Outside Iranian Missiles’ Striking Range’
The IRGC chief-commander says the US will have to relocate its bases to areas outside the striking range of Iranian missiles if anti-Tehran sanctions are re-imposed.
Iran Rejects Final Statement of Arab League Summit
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has dismissed the final statement of the recent Arab League summit in Cairo and the anti-Iran allegations raised by Emirati and Kuwait representatives during the meeting.