Iran stresses military development in face of 'maritime and aerial threats'

TEHRAN - A top military adviser to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution has said that Iran must keep working towards leveraging technological progress to counter threats in both aerial and maritime domains. 

Iran warns nuclear-powered submarine belonging to U.S. could seriously harm region

TEHRAN – A top Iranian commander has told reporters that the presence of foreign nuclear-powered sea-crafts in the Persian Gulf poses serious and deadly environmental threats.

Iran university opens office in Oman to draw medical tourists

TEHRAN – A southern Iranian university has opened an office in Oman seeking to draw more medical tourists from the Sultanate.

200 villages up for rural tourism in Khuzestan

TEHRAN – More than 200 villages in Khuzestan have been selected for rural tourism development across the southwestern Iranian province, the provincial tourism chief said on Monday.

Maritime Silk Road: Discover East Asian inscription with Persian words

TEHRAN – The Galle Trilingual Inscription is a stone tablet that bears an inscription in three languages, Chinese, Tamil, and Persian.

World Heritage base dedicated to Trans-Iranian Railway launched

TEHRAN – On Thursday, a World Heritage base dedicated to the UNESCO-designated Trans-Iranian Railway was launched in Iran’s Savadkuh county of Mazandaran province.

ROPME, Kuwait Regional Convention key to protect Persian Gulf environment, Iran says

TEHRAN - Ali Salajeqeh, head of the Department of Environment, in a meeting with his Saudi counterpart, Abdulrahman al-Fadley, proposed the cooperation of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME) and Kuwait Regional Convention for Co-operation on the Protection of the Marine Environment from Pollution to protect the Persian Gulf environment.

Iran seeks ICESCO heritage status for Harireh

TEHRAN – Iran has nominated Harireh, a ruined ancient town in the Persian Gulf, for possible inclusion on the intangible cultural heritage register of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Seven intangible elements in Bushehr province gain natural status

TEHRAN - Seven intangible elements, including religious rituals, a traditional dance, and the skill of making a special clay oven, have recently been added to Iran’s national list for the intangible cultural heritage of humanity.

Comprehensive plan prepared for marine waste management

TEHRAN- A comprehensive marine environment monitoring program for the country has been designed, said an official with the Department of Environment.

Nuclear-powered subs pose environmental risks to Persian Gulf: admiral

TEHRAN- The commander of the IRGC Navy has denounced the deployment of extra-regional troops and their nuclear-powered submarines in the Persian Gulf, noting that such warships shouldn’t be stationed in the waterway owing to the possible environmental risks they pose.

Tehran dismisses UAE claim to three Iranian islands

TEHRAN- The recent United Arab Emirates’ claims to three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf have been rejected as “baseless” by Iran's permanent mission to the UN, which said such claims are a “flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter.”

IRGC offers collective security alliance for Persian Gulf    

TEHRAN - Rear Admiral Ali Reza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Navy, has put forth the idea of forming a security alliance in the Persian Gulf that would include all the countries of the region. 

Over 2,500 tourism projects worth $7.4 billion underway in Iran, minister says

TEHRAN—More than 2,500 tourism-related projects worth 3.7 quadrillion rials ($7.4 billion) are currently underway across Iran, the tourism minister said on Wednesday.

Presence of extra-regional forces has just caused insecurity: Iran’s Army official  

TEHRAN – The Army deputy chief for coordination said on Wednesday that the presence of foreign forces in the Persian Gulf region has just caused insecurity, ISNA reported.

Hormuz Island still under-the-radar destination

TEHRAN—Hormuz Island in the Persian Gulf is still an under-the-radar destination for many potential sightseers, a local official has said.

20 historical structures in Bushehr undergo restoration

TEHRAN – A selection of 20 historical sites, including mud-brick mosques and fortresses, have undergone restoration across Bushehr province in southwest Iran.

Iran issues warning on US provocative presence in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Monday issued a warning against the “provocative” escalation of American military presence in the Persian Gulf, saying that it is taking place just when regional nations are mending fences.

DOE opposes trawling in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- The Department of Environment (DOE) has announced opposition to the implementation of trawling in the Persian Gulf.

ROPME appreciates Iran for combating environmental pollution in Persian Gulf 

TEHRAN- Jassem Al Beshara, the executive director of the Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment (ROPME), has expressed gratitude to Iran for its effort to fight against environmental pollution, particularly in the Persian Gulf.

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Iran's determination forced Russia to change its position

Kayhan wrote that Iran’s strong reaction to the Russian foreign minister’s support for a GCC declaration on the three Iranian islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs in the Persian Gulf forced Moscow to back down. It said: The speed with which the Kremlin withdrew from its joint position with the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council regarding the three Iranian islands shows that Moscow clearly feels that it needs Iran more than Iran needs Russia.

By Abdolrahim Ansari

Confrontation with Iran in the Persian Gulf: Propaganda or fact?

TEHRAN- The Associated Press recently reported that the U.S. military is considering deploying military personnel on commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf to prevent any potential seizures by Iran. This plan would only be implemented upon request by commercial vessels to protect them. 

Environmental issues hold unique promise for fostering negotiation in Persian Gulf: analysis

‘Iranian climate scientists are global leaders’

TEHRAN – Iran will host a conference on sand and dust storms in collaboration with the United Nations in September 2023, and it is expecting representatives from over 50 countries.

Russia should compensate mistake on Persian Gulf islands: FM

TEHRAN - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian attended a session of the Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Tuesday to brief them on a number of issues related to Iran’s foreign relations.

Jazeera Airways launches Tehran-Kuwait City service

TEHRAN - Jazeera Airways has launched flights from Tehran to Kuwait City from the Imam Khomeini International Airport.