Iran not to allow trade through Persian Gulf if naval blockade remains in place

Iran will not allow trade through the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Red Sea if the United States continues its naval blockade of the Islamic Republic, said Gen. Ali Abdollahi, the commander of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

Foreign Tanker Smuggling Oil Seized by Iran

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy’s forces captured a Togo-flagged oil tanker for smuggling petroleum in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Summons China’s Ambassador over Statement on Iranian Islands - TASNIM

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran summoned the Chinese ambassador to Tehran in protest at a joint statement his country and the United Arab Emirates have issued which includes “baseless claims” regarding Iran’s sovereignty over three Persian Gulf islands.

India to send additional warships to Arabian Sea amid threats of attacks

India will increase the number of warships for anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea by five times more than last year as the threats of attacks rise.

Arab-Russian Statement on Islands Amounts to Act against Iran’s Sovereignty: Spokesman

The spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry of Iran decried a recent joint statement from several Arab countries and Russia about three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf as an action against Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

French Navy intercepts two drones fired from Houthi area in Yemen

The French Navy's Languedoc frigate intercepted two drones fired from a Houthi-controlled area in Yemen which were heading straight toward it on Saturday, the General Staff of the French Armed Forces said on Saturday night.

IRAN: IRGC Forces Seize Fuel-Smuggling Vessels near Abu Musa Island

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) naval forces apprehended two fuel-smuggling vessels carrying an estimated 4.5 million liters of fuel in the waters near Abu Musa Island in the Persian Gulf in a rapid reaction operation.

Britain sends one of its most advanced destroyers to Gulf to bolster security

Britain on Thursday announced that it was sending one of its most advanced naval vessels to the Gulf to shore up its presence in the region.

US Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group Enters Persian Gulf

The US strike group led by the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower passed through the Strait of Hormuz into the waters of the Persian Gulf, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Monday.

Russian Envoy Summoned over Statement on Iran’s Trio Islands in Persian Gulf

Russia’s ambassador to Tehran was summoned by the Iranian Foreign Ministry after a joint statement was issued by Russia and the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council regarding three Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Summons Iraqi Ambassador Over Gulf Name Debacle

The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned the Iraqi Ambassador to Tehran after a number of Iraqi officials called the Persian Gulf "Arabian Gulf" during the Gulf Cup football tournament, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday.

Iran summons Chinese envoy for statement on disputed islands

Iran's Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese ambassador to Tehran late Saturday to protest a statement related to three disputed islands in the Persian Gulf.

Iran Guards seize foreign ship in Gulf for smuggling diesel - The Jerusalem Post

Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards have seized a foreign vessel in the Gulf for allegedly smuggling 757,000 litres of diesel out of the country, the Iranian state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday.

Tenso encuentro entre barcos de EE.UU. e Irán en el golfo Pérsico

 

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Iran Unveils Underground Missile Base On Persian Gulf Coast - Reports - UrduPoint

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) unveiled on Friday an underground missile base on the Persian Gulf coast, Sepah New portal linked to IRGC reported.

All US Bases in Region within Range of Iranian Missiles: Leader’s Aide - Tasnim News Agency

A senior military advisor to Iran’s Leader warned US President Donald Trump about any act of aggression against Iran, saying all American bases in the region are within range of Iranian missiles.

Iran Rules Out Halt To Missile Tests As Tension With US Rises

A defiant Iran vowed on Saturday to press ahead with its missile programme and condemned new US sanctions, as tensions rise after the West hardened its tone against the Islamic republic.

Téhéran dénonce un nouvel incident entre navires américains et bateaux iraniens dans le Golfe

Un nouvel incident a opposé des navires américains et des bateaux iraniens dans le Golfe, après un précédent qui a eu lieu le 18 juillet, selon un communiqué des Gardiens de la révolution.

US navy fires warning shots near Iranian ship

A US navy ship fired warning shots near an Iranian vessel which came within 150 yards (137 metres) in the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, US officials said.

Iran seizes Saudi vessel in Persian Gulf

Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps seized on Friday a Saudi vessel in the Persian Gulf, Press TV reported on Friday.