Discover early example of Islamic architecture in southern Iran

TEHRAN - Constructed between the early and middle of the 9th century CE, the Friday Mosque of Siraf, located in the port city of Siraf close to the Persian Gulf, is a very early example of Islamic architecture in Iran.

Iran sends letter of protest to Iraq over PM remarks on Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that Iran had sent a letter of protest to the Iraqi government after Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani used a “false name” for the Persian Gulf. 

IRGC Navy conducts military drill in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN- With the launch of several missiles, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted on Tuesday a military drill in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian MPs excoriate Iraqi PM for using fake name for Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – A number of Iranian lawmakers has reacted to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad al-Sudani using a controversial name for the Persian Gulf. 

Iran summons Iraqi ambassador over use of ‘fake name’ for Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian announced Wednesday that Iran had summoned the Iraqi ambassador to Iran over Iraq’s use of a fake name for the Persian Gulf. 

Failure to notify does not mean failure to act: Foreign Ministry

TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani has mentioned that how Tehran had responded to the use of a fictitious name for the Persian Gulf during a recent sporting event in Iraq.

Iran to protest FIFA for using ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ name

TEHRAN - The Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation (IRIFF) will protest FIFA for using the ‘Arabian Gulf Cup’ for the tournament.

Tehran meeting raises awareness over Persian islands

TEHRAN– On Saturday, the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Complex hosted a meeting to highlight the significance and history of certain Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Hendurabi, a tiny Iranian island, to undergo archaeological studies

TEHRAN – The Research Institute for Cultural Heritage and Tourism considers conducting a series of archaeological studies on Hendurabi, which is a small island next to Kish in the Persian Gulf.

Iran takes serious look at eco-tourism, deputy tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iran has a serious look at ecotourism as a means of sustainable development in rural villages, the deputy tourism minister said on Thursday.

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Xi sees opening to reduce U.S. presence in Persian Gulf: professor

TEHRAN – Hossein Askari, a professor emeritus of business and international affairs at George Washington University, sees the high-profile visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping to Saudi Arabia as effort to “reduce the power and presence of the United States in the Persian Gulf” by capitalizing on the “rocky relationship” between U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS).

Persian Gulf islands belong to Iran: MP

TEHRAN – A senior Iranian lawmaker has reacted to the joint statement of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and China in which the two sides called for negotiations over the three Iranian Persian Gulf islands.

No leniency with any side when it comes to territorial integrity: Iran FM 

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Saturday that the Persian Gulf islands of Abu Musa and Greater and Lesser Tunbs are “inseparable part” of the “holy land of Iran” and belong to this country “everlastingly”.

Iran building 1000-km missiles to protect Persian Gulf: IRGC Navy chief

TEHRAN – The IRGC Navy chief announced on Tuesday that during the Shah regime Iran’s most advanced missile was Harpoon that its range was just 40 kilometer and even that was run by foreign military advisors but today “we are building missiles ranging from 10 to 1000 kilometers for defending the Persian Gulf.”

American aircraft carriers staying 1,000 km away from Iran’s coasts

TEHRAN – Armed Forces Chief of Staff Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri said on Sunday that Iran has gained such great military and deterrent power that the American forces have to stay far from the Iranian coasts.

‘Extra-regional fleets have dramatically reduced presence in Persian Gulf’

TEHRAN - Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, said on Sunday that Iran has established security in the Persian Gulf and therefore extra-regional fleets have dramatically reduced their presence in this highly strategic waterway.

Kish to boost coastal tourism

TEHRAN – The tourism authorities of Kish seek to develop travel amenities across the coral island of the Persian Gulf, the managing director of the Kish Free Zone Organization has said.

U.S. implored Iran to release USVs: commander

TEHRAN – The chief commander of the Iranian Army Navy has said that the United States begged for the release of its Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) that were seized by Iran in the Red Sea in August.

Crafters show off skills on Kharg island

TEHRAN – A handicrafts exhibition has opened to the public on Kharg island where locals show off skills inherited from generation to generation.

Iran increasing gas refining capacity before winter

TEHRAN- After completing the steps of gas extraction from the platforms of phase 14 of developing South Pars gas field, which Iran shares with Qatar in the Persian Gulf, the experts and workers of the oil and gas industry started the transfer of gas to the sixth national line.

Kish requires distancing from mass tourism, official says

TEHRAN– To accomplish the development of the Persian Gulf island of Kish, southern Iran, it is necessary to disengage from mass tourism, the managing director of the Kish Free Zone Organization has said.

U.S. set to send unmanned warships to Persian Gulf amid Iran stark warnings

TEHRAN- Despite severe warnings from Tehran against foreign military presence in the Persian Gulf, the chief of United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said a U.S.-led task force would deploy over 100 unmanned vessels in the vital waterways of the Persian Gulf.

Quake of magnitude 5 strikes ancient port city, no damage reported

TEHRAN– Initial estimates show no damage to historical sites and monuments in Bandar Kong, an ancient port city in southern Iran, which had been shaken by a 5-magnitude earthquake on Thursday evening.

Harireh ancient city to undergo new round of excavation

TEHRAN—An archaeological project is planned to be commenced on Iran’s ancient city of Harireh on the Persian Gulf island of Kish within a month.

Comprehensive tourist map of Kish unveiled

TEHRAN –A comprehensive tourist map of the Persian Gulf island of Kish, southern Iran, was unveiled during a ceremony on Friday, IRNA reported.

Ancient monastery, parallel with Iranian ones, found in UAE

TEHRAN - An ancient Christian monastery, similar to ones existing in Iran, has been discovered on an island off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, officials announced.

Iran to hold resistance filmfest aboard warship with slogan “annihilation of Israel”

TEHRAN – Iran’s International Resistance Film Festival has said it will organize its 2022 edition on a warship in the Persian Gulf with the motto of “Mustadafeen’s Global Movement, Annihilation of Israel”.

Conference to examine Siraf heritage in the Persian Gulf

TEHRAN—A national conference will be held in Siraf to examine in greater detail the artistic and cultural heritage of the ancient port city, which is bordered on the south by the Persian Gulf.