Iranian Navy's flotilla of warships sets sail for high seas
A flotilla of Iranian warships has left the country’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas for high seas to maintain the Islamic Republic’s power in international waters.
Iran's 48th naval fleet, comprised of Alvand destroyer and Lavan logistic warship, embarked on the voyage on Saturday through a ceremony attended by Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari.
The 47th flotilla of the Iranian Navy, comprised of Alborz destroyer and Bushehr logistic vessel, docked at Bandar Abbas earlier on Saturday after a 76-day mission.
Iran powerful in fight against maritime terrorism
The Iranian Navy commander said the Islamic Republic is an effective power in the fight against maritime terrorism.
He added that the Iranian naval forces are constantly carrying out their mission in the Gulf of Aden with the purpose of providing security for commercial ships and oil tankers in the face of piracy threats.
The top commander emphasized that the 47th flotilla of the Navy had managed to escort more than 4,200 vessels in high seas, saying the naval forces’ presence proves the Islamic Republic’s power and its scientific and industrial capabilities.
In recent years, Iran’s Navy has increased its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.
In line with international efforts against piracy, the Iranian Navy has been conducting patrols in the Gulf of Aden since November 2008, safeguarding merchant containers and oil tankers owned or leased by Iran or other countries.
Iran’s Navy has managed to foil several attacks on both Iranian and foreign tankers during its missions in international waters.
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