IRNA opens office on Bu Musa Island
CEO: Iran’s friendship with neighbors long-standing policy
The Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) inaugurated a new office on Bu Musa Island, a strategic island in the Persian Gulf, marking a significant step in Iran’s commitment to the development of this region.
During the opening ceremony on Tuesday, IRNA’s CEO, Hossein Jaberi Ansari, emphasized that the establishment of the office is a reaffirmation of Iran’s longstanding policy of friendship and cooperation with its neighbors, IRNA reported.
“Iran, as one of the great powers of the world, has had deep ties with its neighbors throughout history, and after the Islamic Revolution, the fundamental policy of Iran has been to expand cooperation and solidarity with its neighbors as the first ring of its foreign policy,” said Ansari.
The new office will provide real-time coverage of events and news from Bu Musa Island, ensuring that the world is kept informed about Iran’s initiatives in this region.
“Previously, Bu Musa Island’s news was covered by IRNA’s central office in Bandar Abbas, but given the island’s importance and its transformation into a significant hub for cultural, social, political, economic, and construction activities, it was essential to establish an IRNA office there to cover the news with greater seriousness, discipline, and speed,” added Jaberi Ansari.
The opening of the Bu Musa Island office is part of IRNA’s broader strategy to strengthen its provincial offices and expand its presence across Iran.
“The approach that IRNA is pursuing is to explain the position of this media for the government and people and to strengthen the bridge of connection between different strata of society, and the expansion of IRNA offices is an important step to realize this strategy,” Jaberi Ansari explained.
The Bu Musa Island office is the third provincial office in the Persian Gulf, joining existing offices in Qeshm and Kish Islands. The Iranian islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb, and Bu Musa are strategically located near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean.
Given the Hormozgan province’s extensive coastline and unique potential, establishing IRNA offices in this region is of great significance, ensuring comprehensive coverage of events and developments in these critical areas.
During his four-day visit to Hormozgan, Hossein Jaberi Ansari will also explore the province’s blue economy opportunities, as highlighted by the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and President Masoud Pezeshkian.