Strait of Hormuz

  • Iran hosts Palestinians on anniv. of US downing airliner over Persian Gulf

    Iran hosts Palestinians on anniv. of US downing airliner over Persian Gulf

    Tehran, IRNA – A ceremony is slated with the participation of the Palestinians in the Iranian capital of Tehran on July 2 to mark the 35th anniversary of the US downing of Iran’s civilian aircraft in the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Persian Gulf coasts

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    Persian Gulf coasts

    Coasts and seas are regarded as the most important attractions of any country almost in all over the world. If a land has long water borders due to its geographical location, a tourism industry boom in it is inevitable.The Persian Gulf has always been a source of honor and pride for us Iranians. The strategic waterway, in addition to its political and economic importance, also has an extremely significant place in terms of growth of tourism. The existence of very beautiful landscapes along the southern coasts of Iran in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea, which reaches a total of 1,800 km, has always drew the attention of tourists and guests.

  • Iran, Oman hold joint drill in Strait of Hormuz

    Iran, Oman hold joint drill in Strait of Hormuz

    Tehran, IRNA – Iran and Oman have jointly held a daylong maritime rescue and relief exercise in the northern Indian Ocean and the Strait of Hormuz.