New domestically-made submarines to join Iranian Navy fleet
Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the force would take delivery of several new domestically-designed and manufactured submarines very soon.
Speaking at a press briefing in the capital Tehran on Saturday, November 23, the senior official said the Iranian Navy has successfully thwarted various threats and sanctions and made huge strides on Iran’s path of progress.
The country’s naval units are working diligently to ensure their presence in international waters. They have also drawn up plans to update and modernize ships and strengthened their naval bases to meet the demand in all areas, he said.
He added that the Iranian Navy is currently working on manufacturing several new submarines that will enter service soon.
He also praised the Iranian Navy’s missile power, recalling the manufacturing of a wide range of missiles with a range of more than 1,000 kilometers. “The Iranian Navy has also enhanced its capabilities in electronic warfare.”
He also stressed that the Navy has started building heavier ships than the Mowj class, specifying that two such warships are under construction.
This year, to mark the National Navy Day, celebrated every November 29, a ceremony will be held in the presence of foreign delegates, the Iranian Navy chief said.
The Navy also plans to hold an international maritime emergency response exercise as well as a combined naval exercise by the end of March, Irani said.
Plans for joint patrols with naval units of neighboring countries and the establishment of a number of ocean centers have also been developed, he stressed.
The Islamic Republic of Iran plays an active role in today’s multipolar world order with the discourse of resistance and the motto of peace and friendship, he said, stressing that “enemies should keep in mind that Iran will never be isolated.”
In recent years, the Iranian Navy has achieved self-sufficiency in manufacturing surface ships and submarines. It has also strengthened its presence in international waters to protect sea lanes and ensure the safety of merchant ships and oil tankers.
In recent years, the Iranian naval forces have also held military exercises with various countries, including Russia, China and Pakistan, to enhance their combat readiness.
They have also participated in joint efforts to combat piracy and maritime terrorism, exchange information on naval rescue and relief operations, and share operational and tactical experience to enhance the security and stability of international maritime trade.
Press TV