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.