Iran’s deterrence prevents war, commander says

TEHRAN – Underling Iran’s high deterrence power, Iran’s navy commander said on Thursday that enemies do not dare to launch a war against Iran.

Iran writes to UN on alarming security situation in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Majid Takht Ravanchi, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has warned about the recent “alarming security situation” in the Persian Gulf region.

PGCC starts increasing security patrols in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Countries member the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council have started patrolling in the region amid the U.S. escalation of tensions with Tehran.

By Mehdi Sepahvand

U.S. airline call serving ‘psychological warfare’

TEHRAN - A recent call by the United States administration to American airliners to avoid flying over the Persian Gulf is a tool of psychological warfare, according to Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudis, other Arab states okay U.S. troop deployment in Persian Gulf: report

(Press TV) - Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf Arab states reportedly gave the green light to the U.S. deploying its troops and warships to the region to counter what they claim “imminent threat” from Tehran.

Iranian official: USS Lincoln in Arabian Sea

TEHRAN - An Iranian official has said that the USS Abraham Lincoln is stationed in the Arabian Sea and not moving towards the Persian Gulf. Earlier this week, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces in the region had been placed on “high alert,” but no evidence was presented to justify the elevated security posture.

Researchers discover flat cup coral habitat in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN — Researchers have discovered one of the main habitats of flat cup coral in the Persian Gulf, ISNA news agency reported on Monday.

Navy chief downplays U.S. presence in Persian Gulf, saying it is ‘nothing new’

TEHRAN – Chief of the Iranian Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said on Sunday that the presence of U.S. naval fleet in the Persian Gulf is just for a show, noting that it does not serve any other purpose.

IRGC commander: U.S. does not dare to wage a war on Iran 

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A senior official at the Islamic Revolution Guards Cops (IRGC) says the United States does not dare to wage a war on Iran despite its recent deployment of an aircraft carrier and bombers in the Persian Gulf.

Admiral: Iran to stand against threats to protect interests

TEHRAN – Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, said on Thursday that the Iranian nation will firmly stand against any threat in order to protect its national interests.

Senior diplomat warns nuclear deal may fall apart any moment

Araqchi says Iran’s patience running thin

TEHRAN – Warning that Iran’s “patience is running thin”, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warned on Tuesday that the 2015 nuclear deal, officially known as the JCPOA, may fall apart “at any moment” as the U.S. has endangered the agreement by withdrawing from it and reimposing sanctions on Iran.

Persian Gulf historical maps, documents go on show in Tehran

TEHRAN – Over 50 rarely-seen historical maps and documents, regarding the Persian Gulf, are on display at the Tehran Map Museum.

Iran to celebrate Persian Gulf National Day

TEHRAN – Today, Iranians from all walks of life are to celebrate Persian Gulf National Day, an occasion to commemorate the exit of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic waterway.

Iran, Russia to stage joint naval war games in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Rear-Admiral Hossein Khanzadi, the commander of Iran’s navy, announced on Monday that Iranian and Russian military forces will stage a naval drill in the Persian Gulf later this year.

Sputnik: Iranian news agency shows IRGC drone footage of U.S. carrier in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN - Iran's Tasnim news agency has published a video shot by a drone belonging to the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) flying over a U.S. aircraft carrier and an accompanying ship in the Persian Gulf, Sputnik reported on Saturday. 

Seafaring grows over Noruz holidays

TEHRAN – The number of sailings in Iran grew by nine percent during the Persian New Year (Noruz) holidays (March 16-April 4) in comparison to the same period last year, said deputy director of the Ports and Maritime Organization.

Bushehr eco-lodges to offer special discount to mark Persian Gulf day

TEHRAN – Eco-lodges across southwestern Bushehr province will give special discount to their customers on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, April 30.

Oman is important nodal point in Iran's strategic orbit: Adib-Moghaddam

TEHRAN-Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that “Oman is certainly an important nodal point in Iran's strategic orbit.”

Wary of Iran’s missiles, U.S. strikes port deal with Oman

The United States has struck a strategic port deal with Oman in an attempt to get better access to the Persian Gulf region and avoid sending ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime choke point that Iran could easily block using its advanced missile arsenal.

Diplomat: Backing anti-Iran sanctions will harm Islamic world solidarity

TEHRAN – Addressing the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers in Abu Dhabi, a senior Iranian diplomat said supporting the United States’ anti-Iran sanctions breaches solidarity among Muslims, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Iran launches naval drills in Persian Gulf, Sea of Oman

TEHRAN – On Friday, Iranian naval forces started a three-day drill in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman.

Pol Literary Agency to present “Persian Gulf” at Paris Book Fair 

TEHRAN -- The Pol Literary and Translation Agency, a Tehran-based institution that translates Iranian books and presents Persian language publications around the world, will introduce “The Persian Gulf” at the Paris Book Fair.

By Javad Heirannia

‘Not enough activity by the Iranian diplomatic missions abroad’

TEHRAN - Professor Arshin Adib-Moghaddam, Chair of the Centre for Iranian Studies at the London Middle East Institute believes that Iranian foreign policies after the revolution are a very good case study for a deeper understanding of IR, one that appreciates the impact of norms and ideas.

Environmental assessment a must for artificial islands in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – Construction of artificial islands off the southern coasts of the Persian Gulf must undergo environmental impact assessment to avoid negative repercussions on the ecosystem, which requires cooperation of responsible bodies, deputy Department of Environment (DOE) chief for marine affairs has said.

“Sea Closed” documents Chinese plunder of Persian Gulf marine life  

TEHRAN – Iranian young filmmaker Mahmud Shahbazi has recently completed a documentary named “The Sea Closed” that traces the plunder of seafood resources in the Persian Gulf by Chinese vessels over the past few years.

Commander: Iran will hold southern neighbors for any mischief in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – The chief of Iran’s armed forces has warned certain Iran’s southern neighbors over “inviting America for carrying out sedition in the Persian Gulf”.

IRGC plans to develop speed boats with stealth technology

TEHRAN – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps announced on Monday that it plans to upgrade its speed boats in the Persian Gulf with radar-evading stealth technology and new missile launchers.

Iran watching U.S. Navy in Persian Gulf: Sayyari

TEHRAN – The U.S. Navy is under the close watch of the Iranian forces in the Persian Gulf, Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, said on Tuesday.

Iran says not to let U.S. carriers come close to territorial waters

TEHRAN - Habibollah Sayyari, the deputy army chief for coordination affairs, said on Monday that Iran will not let U.S. aircraft carriers come close to its territorial waters.