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Iranpress: April 30; National Persian Gulf Day

April 30; National Persian Gulf Day

Saturday, 30 April 2022 12:46

The Islamic Republic of Iran has designated April 30 (or 29) as the 'National Day of the Persian Gulf' since the date coincides with the anniversary of Shah Abbas' successful military campaign against the Portuguese navy in the Persian Gulf in 1622 AD. The Persian Gulf is 241,000 square kilometers, It is connected to the Gulf of Oman in the east by the Strait of Hormuz. Moreover, Iran has ruled over this international waterway for more than 2500 years. 224

Iranpress: Commentary: Expanding ties with neighbours, Iran

Commentary: Expanding ties with neighbours, Iran's priority in foreign policy

Sunday, 26 December 2021 15:10

Tehran (IP) - Iran's Minister of Foreign Affairs said on Saturday that the Islamic Republic of Iran is committed to dialogue and the adoption of political solutions to bilateral and regional problems.

Iranpress: Iran, Oman conduct joint naval drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Oman conduct joint naval drill in Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, 16 December 2021 17:23

Tehran (IP) - The Iranian and Omani navies held a joint rescue exercise this morning in the territorial waters of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and the Sea of Oman. Iran, Oman conduct joint naval drill in Strait of Hormuz

Iranpress: Army excercise Coordinated Attack in Zulfiqar-1400 joint drills

Army excercise Coordinated Attack in Zulfiqar-1400 joint drills

Tuesday, 09 November 2021 10:50

Zahedan (IP) - In an interview with Iran Press, the commander of the Southeast Regional Headquarters of the Islamic Republic of Iran explained the Ground Battle in the 'Zolfaqar 1400' joint drills in three stages.

Iranpress: UAVs operation in Zulfiqar-1400 joint drills successful

UAVs operation in Zulfiqar-1400 joint drills successful

Monday, 08 November 2021 13:45

Zahedan (IP) – Deputy Commander of Iran's Army Air Defense announced that the UAVs operation in the Zulfiqar-1400 joint military drills was successfully completed.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's Army to stage Zolfaqar-1400 war game on Sunday

Saturday, 06 November 2021 20:03

Zahedan (IP) - The main stage of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army's joint military exercise in the Sea of Oman, Indian Ocean, and the Red Sea will kick off on November 7, using the new Army's equipment and ammunition.

Iranpress: Recent events in the Oman Sea, Persian Gulf, West

Recent events in the Oman Sea, Persian Gulf, West's conspiracy against Iran: MP

Sunday, 08 August 2021 14:31

Tehran (IP) – The spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission called the recent events in the Oman Sea and the Persian Gulf the conspiracy of Western countries against Iran.

Iranpress: US criminal acts against Iranians remain alive historically

US criminal acts against Iranians remain alive historically

Sunday, 04 July 2021 20:38

Tehran (IP) - Iranians recall the US well as the country mourns on the 33rd anniversary of the shooting down of the Iran Air flight 655 by the missile cruiser USS Vincennes on July 3, 1988, over the Strait of Hormuz, killing all 290 people onboard. 214/206

Iranpress: FM Zarif to USCG: Exactly whose coast are you supposed to be guarding?

FM Zarif to USCG: Exactly whose coast are you supposed to be guarding?

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 21:30

Tehran (IP) - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a sarcastic tweet asked the US Coast Guard that exactly whose coast were they supposed to be guarding?

Iranpress: 30th April, National Persian Gulf Day

30th April, National Persian Gulf Day

Friday, 30 April 2021 11:12

Persian Gulf National Day is an official holiday in Iran observed on the 29th or 30th of April, that marks the anniversary of forcing out the Portuguese navy of the Strait of Hormuz in the Capture of Ormuz (1622) and is 241,000 square kilometers, 990 km length and with a maximum of about 340 km to a minimum of 55 km width located in the Strait of Hormuz. 101/221

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