Iran has commemorated the 36th anniversary of the downing of its passenger plane by the US Navy.

In a significant development signaling growing regional convergence, Iran and Bahrain are set to reconcile and restore diplomatic ties after a hiatus of eight years.

Witness Iran's advancements in warship construction and speed boats as it tries to assert dominance in the Persian Gulf against US naval forces. Through high-tech technology, Iran flexes its muscles to secure its maritime interests.

The 37-kilometer railway completes the Qazvin-Rasht rail route, and connects the city of Rasht to the Caspian Sea.

Iran’s railway link between Rasht and the Caspian Port will enable sea-to-sea rail freight transport.

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 World War II.

Iran says the three islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb and the Lesser Tunb in the Persian Gulf are inseparable parts of its territory.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah says his Persian Gulf country seeks to restore diplomatic relations with neighboring Iran.

A key doctrine that guided the foreign policy of President Raeisi's administration was centered on “good neighborliness” and “convergence”, which delivered fruitful results.

The Qatari prime minister says indirect negotiations over a potential ceasefire in the Gaza war have reached a stalemate.