Persian Gulf

Iran Condemns EU-PGCC Claims on Sovereignty Over Islands

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baghaei, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent claims regarding three Iranian islands made…

Iran’s Maritime Tourism: Key to Economic Growth and Development

Maritime tourism in Iran holds significant potential for driving sea-based development, with the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Caspian…

IRGC Navy Intercepts Smuggler's Tanker, Seizes 1.5 Million Liters of Fuel in Persian Gulf

In a major operation, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has seized a tanker carrying a massive quantity of smuggled fuel in the…

US Navy Faces Most Intense Sea Battle Since World War II in Red Sea

The US-led campaign to protect Israeli interests in the Red Sea has escalated into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since…

Bahrain to Restore Diplomatic Ties with Iran Soon, Says Vice Parliament Speaker

In a significant development, Abdulnabi Salman, the first deputy speaker of Bahrain's Council of Representatives, has announced that the Persian…

Persian Gulf: A Historical, Strategic, and Cultural Icon

In the realm of geography, the Persian Gulf stands as a significant waterway stretching along the Sea of Oman, nestled between Iran and the Arabian…

"Persian Gulf Nations Urge Caution: No US Attacks on Iran from Their Soil"

The Persian Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait, have conveyed to the United States their firm…

IRGC Naval Drill in Persian Gulf Shows Support for Gaza Strip

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) conducted a significant naval drill on Saturday, showing its support for the people of the Gaza…

Iran strongly condemns baseless claims of UAE over Persian Gulf trio islands

The Iranian permanent mission to the United Nations has strongly rejected the claims made by the United Arab Emirates regarding the three Persian…

Iran seized two foreign tankers illegally transporting fuel in Persian Gulf

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy has captured two foreign oil tankers that were smuggling fuel in the waters of the Persian Gulf.

UAE's claims to three islands in Persian Gulf will destabilize region, according to leader's advisor

An advisor to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has expressed concern over the United Arab Emirates' assertion…

IRGC captures ship in Persian Gulf carrying over 50K liters of fuel

According to a senior member of the Iranian judiciary, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy seized a tanker ship in the Persian Gulf…

Iran claims Kuwait's disputed gas field is "not an enormous concern"

A senior official claims that, given the positive relations between the two countries, the disagreement over a gas field in the Persian Gulf…

Ghalibaf urges Russia to adhere to Iran's red lines

Russia must understand that Iran's cooperation with neighbors is contingent on respecting the Iranian people's red lines, including sovereignty…

Iran marks US downing of Iran Air Flight 655

Iran has commemorated the 35th anniversary of the downing of Iran Air Flight 655, by a US Navy guided-missile cruiser over the country’s territorial…

Iran's FM concludes his Persian Gulf visit with "very good news"

After a three-day trip to Iran's Arab neighbors around the Persian Gulf, the foreign minister of Iran said the trip will provide "very good news"…

Iran's primary objective is to strengthen connections with its neighbors

According to Iran's foreign minister, the present Iranian government places a premium on strengthening the country's ties with its neighbors.

By Elahe Seyfodin

Persian Gulf's marine life gravely threatened

Despite being an important body of water in terms of biodiversity and ecology, the Persian Gulf is currently under serious jeopardy because of…

Iran claims principled strategy focusing on 'Neighbors First' critical to security

Iran claims that improving ties with its neighbors is critical to mutual security, adding that the country's guiding policy is 'Neighbors First.'

Happy Persian Gulf Day

The Iranian Foreign Ministry marked the day by writing on its official Twitter feed, "Iranians mark April 30 as #PersianGulfDay."

Archaeologists to commence underwater survey in Persian Gulf

Underwater archaeological surveys will begin in the Persian Gulf, near Bandar Mahshahr, a port city in the southwestern Khuzestan province, a…

By Elahe Seyfodin

Devastating impact of industrial method of fishing in Sothern Iran

The Persian Gulf, a vital body of water located in the Middle East, is home to an incredibly diverse and fragile ecosystem. Unfortunately, the…

Persian Gulf National Day: Let’s protect precious marine environment

The Persian Gulf is a valuable water body in terms of ecosystem and biodiversity, but has been affected severely due to different depleting…

Giving new life to central Iranian plateau

The national plan for transferring water from the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman to seven provinces situated in the semi-arid central plateau…

Viva Persian Gulf

Persian Gulf, Arabic Baḥr Fāris, Persian Khalīj-e Fārs, shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean lies between the Arabian Peninsula and southwestern…

Iran shares five ecoregions

Each region is defined by its characteristics that play a significant role in a land's biodiversity and richness, based on which, Iran shares…