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Iranpress: Iran Rejects Claims on Three Islands

Iran Rejects Claims on Three Islands

Tuesday, 03 June 2025 08:52

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, dismissed claims by some members of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC) regarding the Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Bu Musa, calling the claims baseless and a violation of international law.

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Iran's FM Defends "Persian Gulf" Name

Wednesday, 07 May 2025 17:22

Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, has condemned politically motivated attempts to change the historically established name of the Persian Gulf, asserting that such actions reflect hostility toward the Iranian people and their heritage.

Iranpress: IRGC Unveils Missile Boat With Record 116-Knot Speed on Persian Gulf National Day

IRGC Unveils Missile Boat With Record 116-Knot Speed on Persian Gulf National Day

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 18:05

Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, announced that Iran has developed a high-speed missile boat reaching 116 knots (215 km/h)—a new benchmark for naval capabilities—as part of broader efforts to secure the Persian Gulf.

Iranpress: IRGC Seizes Two Tankers Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf

IRGC Seizes Two Tankers Smuggling Fuel in Persian Gulf

Tuesday, 01 April 2025 08:26

IP - Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy seized two foreign tankers carrying over three million liters of smuggled diesel fuel in the Persian Gulf, arresting all 25 crew members.

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Iran's FM Highlights Makran as Future Economic Hub of Region

Sunday, 16 February 2025 15:40

At the 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, today, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the strategic significance of Makran region as the future hub for economic cooperation.

Iranpress: IRGC Navy Receives Homegrown Multi-Purpose Drone Carrier

IRGC Navy Receives Homegrown Multi-Purpose Drone Carrier

Thursday, 06 February 2025 09:06

Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has taken delivery of the first homegrown multi-purpose drone carrier.

Iranpress: Iran Begins Navy Exercise in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

Iran Begins Navy Exercise in Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

Friday, 24 January 2025 13:43

The commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy announced that the IRGC Navy exercise has begun today (Friday) in the central and northern regions of the Persian Gulf across three maritime areas.

Iranpress: Iran Navy Inaugurates its Largest Military Base in Jask

Iran Navy Inaugurates its Largest Military Base in Jask

Wednesday, 15 January 2025 10:41

JASK (IP) - The Iran Navy inaugurated its largest military hub in the strategic port city of Jask in the coast of Gulf of Oman equipped with a specialized dock and the most advanced equipment.

Iranpress: Military Delegates From 8 Nations Visit Iranian Bu Musa Island, Strait of Hormuz

Military Delegates From 8 Nations Visit Iranian Bu Musa Island, Strait of Hormuz

Sunday, 12 January 2025 18:24

Major General Yahya Safavi, the senior military advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces, spoke on Monday about the visit of military delegations from eight countries currently undergoing national defense courses at the High National Defense University in Iran.

Iranpress: Rare Iranian Bird Known as

Rare Iranian Bird Known as 'Puffinus Persicus' Spotted in Persian Gulf Waters

Monday, 28 October 2024 16:42

The Persian shearwater, scientifically known as Puffinus Persicus, is a rare seabird historically recognized by its name in reference to Persia. Known for its distinctive features, this seabird is seldom seen on land and primarily inhabits the Persian Gulf waters.

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