IRGC Navy in full command of Persian Gulf: Commander
Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy, says the force is in full command of the Persian Gulf area.
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Iran’s top general calls for regional cooperation in Persian Gulf
A top Iranian general has called for closer military ties among regional countries aimed at establishing security in the Strait of Hormuz, the Sea of Oman and the northwest of the Indian Ocean.
Iran says its Navy detected, warned off advanced US submarine in Persian Gulf
Admiral Shahram Irani, the commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, says Iranian naval forces detected and warned off the USS Florida submarine as it was attempting to cross the Hurmuz Strait in the Persian Gulf in stealth mode.
U.S. Sends Attack Submarine to Middle East
Officials said the move was meant as a deterrent against Iran and to maintain the stability of one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.
Iranian cargo ship rescues 11 tourists aboard vessel lacking safety standards in Persian Gulf
An Iranian cargo ship goes to the rescue of 11 tourists aboard a vessel lacking safety that was sailing the waters off the country’s southern coast in the Persian Gulf region.
Disabled war veteran hoists Iranian flag underwater on Islamic Republic Day
A disabled veteran of Iran’s defense campaign against the Iraqi army under ex-dictator Saddam Hussein during the 1980s war has hoisted a national flag at the bottom of the sea to commemorate the Islamic Republic Day.
Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu
Israel had long hoped to isolate Iran and seal ties with Saudi Arabia. A thaw between Riyadh and Tehran has complicated that goal — and was perceived as politically damaging to the prime minister.
Iran says Iraq’s using fake name for Persian Gulf not to change realities
Iran once again protested Iraqi authorities’ use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson has said misnaming the body of water contradicts the principle of good neighborliness and the friendly nature of bilateral ties.
UN official document orders staff to say “Persian Gulf”
Former Iranian diplomat Seyyed Hossein Mousavian has posted on its Twitter account an image of an official UN document which tells all staff to use the name “Persian Gulf” instead of other fake words including “Gulf”.
Iran says Iraq using false name for Persian Gulf does not change historical facts
The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says the ministry has sent a letter of protest to Iraq over the use of a fabricated name for the Persian Gulf.