Sistan-Baluchestan: A must-see destination in southeast Iran  

TEHRAN – UNESCO sites both historical and natural, varied landscape, cozy guesthouses, rugged sea coasts, mouth-watering local dishes, reasonable prices, and above all, hospitable and welcoming people well contribute to make the lesser-known Sistan-Baluchestan a must-visit destination for any traveler to Iran.

By Alireza Majidi

Joint message of Iran, Russia and China to the world

TEHRAN - After the U.S. failed to form an international coalition in the Persian Gulf, Iranian, Russian and Chinese armies launched a joint naval maneuver, codenamed "Naval Security Belt", in the northern part of the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman. The drill started on December 27 and lasted for four days.  

Joint wargame is a response to U.S. unilateralism, Russian analyst says 

TEHRAN - A senior member of the Russian Council on Inter-Ethnic Relations said on Saturday that the joint drills by naval forces of Iran, Russia and China proved that the U.S. unilateralist policy has no place in today’s world. 

Security in Indian Ocean safeguards global economic interests: admiral

TEHRAN — Rear Admiral Gholamreza Tahani, the deputy commander of the Iranian Navy, has highlighted the importance of establishing security in the Indian Ocean, saying it would guarantee economic interests of countries.

By Syed Zafar Mehdi

Iran's naval drill 'show of strength' to U.S.

TEHRAN - Iran is preparing to hold a joint naval exercise with China and Russia in the Indian Ocean, the first of its kind since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drills in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The commander of the Iranian Navy has said Iran and Russia will soon hold a joint war game in the Indian Ocean which will extend to the Strait of Hormuz and also the Persian Gulf.

Iran, Russia, China may hold naval drills in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy’s deputy commander said on Thursday that Iranian naval forces may hold large-scale drills with Russia and China in the Indian Ocean soon.

Iranian Navy plans to stage drills in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN - Iranian naval forces plan to stage a large-scale drill in the Indian Ocean to boost and put on display the country’s military prowess, according to a senior commander.

58 Iranian fleets in Indian Ocean, Gulf of Aden

TEHRAN – The Iranian Navy has already dispatched 58 fleets to the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden.

Navy chief in India for IONS meeting

TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi on Saturday left Tehran for India to attend an event marking the 10th anniversary of establishment of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

By Somayeh Mokhtari

One Belt, One Road, Silk Road’s new challenges, opportunities

TEHRAN - China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) project was proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013.

Climate change takes center stage: 42% of islands in southern Iran could be underwater in 50 years

TEHRAN — Climate change is threatening to swamp some 42 percent of the islands in the Persian Gulf, southern Iran, in as little as 50 years, Parvin Farshchi, the deputy head of the Department of Environment (DOE) for marine affairs has said.

Iran proposes military alliance of Indian Ocean littoral states

TEHRAN - Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Tuesday that Iran has proposed formation of a military coalition by the Indian Ocean littoral states.

By Mehdi Zare

Megathrust quake, tusanmi in Iran-Pakistan Makran region lurk around 

The Makran region in southeastern Iran and southwestern Pakistan is considered the most probable shoreline for a major tsunami. 

Iran to host IORA summit in winter

TEHRAN – Iran is set to host a high-profile meeting of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in the coming winter, a tourism official announced on Tuesday.

Iran present in Indian Ocean, Mediterranean to ensure trade security 

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy chief said on Wednesday that Tehran has sent warships to the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean to ensure trade security.

How the Maldives sold its land to Saudi Arabia and turned a blind eye to ISIL

King Salman's visit to the islands demonstrates the corruption of the regime that seized power in 2012.

Iranian Navy repels pirate attack on merchant ship

TEHRAN – Iran’s Navy repelled pirate attacks against an Iranian oil tanker on Monday morning, Fars reported.