Military ties between Iran and Malaysia were highlighted recently as the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navys oceangoing warship Shahid Mahdavi docked at Port Klang, a major port on the Strait of Malacca.The warship, accompanied by the Iranian Navys destroyer Dena, has actually carried out an extended objective in global waters, crossing the Equator after navigating the Bay of Bengal and passing through waters off Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka.The Shahid Mahdavi, a flexible warship equipped with long-range ballistic and cruise rockets, joined the IRGC fleet in March 2023 and showcases considerable technological advancements.
This includes a 3-dimensional phased array radar, sea-to-sea and sea-to-air missiles, and advanced electronic warfare abilities.
The warship can also run a variety of aircraft and watercraft.IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami has formerly mentioned that the vessels abilities, including its shown ability to introduce ballistic missiles from concealed containers, substantially extend Irans naval power projection capabilities.