IRGC seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – The Special Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) executed a significant operation on Saturday, seizing the Israel-linked MSC Aries container ship near the Strait of Hormuz, according to the official news agency IRNA.

Kish island to launch tourism consortium

TEHRAN - In a bid to bolster sustainable tourism, the CEO of the Kish Free Zone Organization has announced the formation of a special consortium dedicated to travel affairs.

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.

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.

A valuable habitat for endangered species 

Azini Wetland in the southeast of the Strait of Hormuz is one of the most amazing tropical wetlands of Iran.

Iran's IRGC seizes foreign oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a foreign oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, Tasnim reported.

Iran celebrates Persian Gulf day with pride and joy

TEHRAN – Tomorrow, Iranians proudly celebrate the rich history of the Persian Gulf, an extension of the Indian Ocean sandwiched between Iran and the Arabian Peninsula.

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.

Hormuz Island to enhance tourism infrastructure

TEHRAN—The tourism authorities of Hormuz are planning to boost the tourism infrastructure of the historical island, which is situated in the Persian Gulf, southern Iran.

Cultural heritage experts to discuss Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – On the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day, several lecturers and cultural heritage experts will discuss the strategic waterway in a webinar tomorrow.  

Researchers to explore cultural links at webinar devoted to Persian Gulf

TEHRAN – A host of scholars and researchers are scheduled to exchange views on the cultural heritage of the Persian Gulf region during a webinar to be held concurrent with the Persian Gulf National Day.

Permanent handicrafts market to open in Hormuz

TEHRAN- A permanent handicrafts marketplace is under construction in Hormuz Island to assist local artisans in putting products directly on sale.

Houses in Persian Gulf port named national heritage sites

TEHRAN – Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts has inscribed four historical houses, which are located in the ancient port town of Kong, on the national list of cultural heritage.  

Indigenous relics, historical documents on show in southern Iran

TEHRAN – A cultural heritage exhibition featuring Hormozgan province’s indigenous relics, handicrafts, and historical documents is currently underway in southern Iran.

Future research to probe links between Iran, Arabian Peninsula during Pleistocene

TEHRAN – Hormozgan province plans to help research to shed light on the possible relationship between southern Iranian islands and the Arabian Peninsula during the Pleistocene.

Top general: Iran will deal with any threat from any origin, land

TEHRAN - The Commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has said that threats planned by any power, at any level and from any origin or land will be dealt with by the Iranian armed forces, including the Army and the IRGC.

All Army units are involved in the exercise

Iranian Army launches large-scale drill in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN – The Army on Sunday staged a massive military exercise in Iran’s southeastern coastal areas and naval zones in the Sea of Oman with the involvement of all of airborne units, special forces, and rapid reaction brigades.

Native artists, chefs, craftspeople show off skills in Qeshm Island

TEHRAN – Over 50 artists, musicians, chefs, and craftspeople showed off their indigenous skills for a host of visitors and sightseers during a cultural night held in Qeshm Island on Friday.

IRGC keeps spark of Holy Defense memory alive

TEHRAN — The largest floating exercise of the Basij force of the IRGC Navy was held on Wednesday, September 22, in the general area of the blue shores of Bandar Abbas and the Strait of Hormuz on the occasion of Holy Defense Week. More than 1,000-speed gunboats were involved in the exercise at the presence of the IRGC Navy commander.

Iran rejects Pentagon’s claim, denounces U.S. ‘unprofessional’ behavior in Hormuz

TEHRAN - The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy has reacted to a claim by the Pentagon that the IRGC speedboats unprofessionally came close to an American vessel.

Abu Musa to organize two-day tours for martyrs’ families

TEHRAN – Abu Musa, one of the southernmost Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf, is arranging special package tours to be offered to the families of the martyrs.