Persian Gulf

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement on Sunday that a ship, which was seized by its forces early hours today is from Iraq. 

Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on Sunday that another “foreign vessel” has been seized in the Persian Gulf and its crew are under arrest.

Ali Rabiei, the Iranian government spokesman, claimed on Sunday that his country is in charge of the Gulf's security and that the European’s presence in these waters is a “threat” to the stability and security of the region.

Indian government has confirmed that Iran freed nine of 12 members of the Panama-flagged oil tanker, MT Riah, which was seized by Iran on July 14, Al Arabiya reported on Friday.

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani claimed on Wednesday that his country is in favor of “fair” negotiations but he did not specify what is the exact idea that Tehran is thinking about.

The Navy Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran said on Tuesday that his forces are carefully monitoring the movements of American ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

Early Saturday, Iran admitted it has sized a British-flagged oil tanker giving contradictory justifications for doing so including “violations of international rules,” and “having an accident with an Iranian ship.”

Saudi Arabia’s king Salman has raised his concern on Saturday over pro-Iranian groups who attacked Saudi oil facilities last month, calling it a real threat to the global oil supplies and regional security, Reuters reported.

Riyadh has called on Saturday for emergency meetings of the regional Gulf Cooperation Council and the Arab League aim at discussing Iran threats and tensions, the Kingdom’s official news agency reported.

Iranian top general Mohammad Bagheri warns US forces in Iran’s waters, declaring Tehran is ready to confront any violation of its soil, Fars News Agency reported late on Monday.