Posts Tagged ‘hormuz’

Pentagon’s passive reaction to observation of carrier in Hormuz Strait 

In a note, Kayhan discussed the observation of the American helicopter carrier by the IRGG Navy in the Strait of Hormuz. Source

US deploying F-16 jets to Strait of Hormuz to deter Iran navy

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Closing of Strait of Hormuz on Iran Parliament Agenda

January 23, 2023 By Staff, Agencies A member of the Iranian Parliament said the restriction of the traffic of European commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz is on agenda as a countermeasure against the European Parliament’s anti-Iran measure. The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted an amendment calling on the EU and its member states […]

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.

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

Iran rejects Pentagon’s claim, denounces U.S. ‘unprofessional’ behavior in Hormuz – Tehran%20Times 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. The IRGC Navy said in a statement on Tuesday that IRGC boats did not act unprofessionally […]

South Korea moves anti-piracy unit away from Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN – In a bid to calm tensions with Iran, South Korea has decided to move its anti-piracy naval unit operating near the strategic Strait of Hormuz away from the waterway, South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday. Citing a diplomatic source, the news agency said that the move was made to “foster a […]

Iran Uses Its Grip On Strait Of Hormuz To Fight Back US-imposed Sanctions

[embedded content] South Front Iran has found an original way of dealing with sanctions and limitations imposed on it by the so-called “maximum pressure” campaign launched by the Trump administration. On January 4, the Navy of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps detained a South Korea-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz over an […]

Iran oil exports no longer dependent on Hormuz Strait

Rouhani said the project was strategic, adding: “Today is the day of assurance for our [oil] buyers. They can be assured that they could buy our oil under any conditions.” Minister Zangeneh also said that the possibility of delivering crude oil through a channel other than the Strait of Hormuz, would make Iran’s oil export […]

Photos: Portuguese Castle in Hormuz Island

IFP- The Portuguese Castle of Hormuz Island, built in the early 16th century, is one of the last surviving monuments of the Portuguese rule in the Persian Gulf. The castles built by Portuguese during their colonial rule in the Persian Gulf in 16th and 17th century are scattered across its littoral areas and islands, including […]

Iran & China conduct joint naval exercises in Strait of Hormuz

A total of four vessels and two helicopters displayed their military capabilities on Sunday during a day of joint exercises in the strait connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. The Chinese fleet, which includes the Chang Chun guided-missile destroyer, the Chao Hu replenishment ship, the Jin Zhou frigate, and a helicopter, arrived […]

A glance at future prospect of Turkey’s policies in Syria

In addition to improvement in Turkey’s relations with Israeland Russia during recent weeks, changes have been made at Turkey’s Foreign Ministry as well. On the other hand, the power of Syrian Kurds in areas under their control along Turkey’s southern borders has undergone developments and as a result of these developments and changes, many analysts […]

Long-range bombers flying from Russia destroy ‘major’ ISIS camp in central Syria

The bombers, based at one of Russian’s southern air bases, took off on Tuesday morning, passed through Iranian and Iraqi airspace and delivered concentrated high-explosive ammunition airstrikes on terrorist targets east of the towns of Palmyra and As Sukhnah, and the village of Arak. All aircraft have successfully returned to home base, the ministry said […]

Opposing sides in Yemen conflict discuss key issues in direct talks: UN

Representatives of Yemen’s Houthi Ansarullah movement and delegates from the administration of resigned president, Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, have exchanged viewpoints over major political and security issues in direct talks aimed at putting an end to a 14-month-long conflict in the impoverished Arab country. United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said during the talks in […]

Turkish PM Says Turkey Is Ready To Invade Syria ‘If Necessary’

The Turkish Prime Minister said that Ankara was in a position to send ground troops to Syria if necessary. Ahmet Davutoglu seems to believe that it would be alright to invade Syria as NATO’s consistent violation of international law had made it ‘legal’ to do so. Sputnik news reports: He pointed out that such a […]

Charlie Keating IV, Grandson of Notorious Banker, Identified as Navy SEAL Killed by ISIS

Charlie Keating IV, Grandson of Notorious Banker, Identified as Navy SEAL Killed by ISIS May 4th, 2016 Really? Via: NBC: The U.S. Navy SEAL killed by direct fire during an ISIS-led siege in Iraq was identified Tuesday as Charlie Keating IV, a Phoenix high […]

Photos: Iran celebrates National Persian Gulf Day

A ceremony has been held in Tehran to mark National Persian Gulf Day, deliberating on the importance of the strategic waterway and its significance for Iranians. Senior officials including Minister of Culture and the Islamic Guidance Ali Jannati and President’s dviser in Religious and Ethnic Minorities Affairs Ali Yunesi were present in the Ceremony.   By Fars […]

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