Commander Highlights Iranian Navy’s Powerful Presence in High Seas
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the country’s naval forces are at a high level of power and have active presence in international waters.
Speaking at a meeting in Tehran, the senior commander said the Navy is actively present in the world’s oceans and has raised the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran in faraway waters.
Rear Admiral Irani referred to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei’s emphasis on enhancing maritime security and said, “Today, thanks to the efforts of the country’s youths, the Navy is at a high level of power and strength.”
Elsewhere in his remarks, the commander highlighted the importance of utilizing the capacities of seas in the country’s economic growth and development.
Last month, Rear Admiral Irani said plans are underway to dispatch naval forces to the Panama Canal as Iranian servicemen are approaching the coasts of the Americas.
In a meeting with a number of commanders and officials of Iran’s Navy in November 2022, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei stressed the need for the Navy to bolster and maintain its presence in international waters.
The Leader also emphasized the need for the Navy to boost its combat capabilities and defense equipment and to continue navigation in remote and international waters.