TEHRAN-- A flotilla of Iranian warships is expected to get to Brazils southeastern port city of Rio de Janeiro in the next few days.
The Iranian flotilla, consisted of Dena and Makran warships, set sail from the south of Iran in early autumn with the purpose of circumnavigating the world, according to a Tasnim report.
The trip to Brazil seems part of an objective to the Panama Canal.Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani stated nearly two weeks ago that Iran is preparing to extend its area of operation to the Panama Canal that divides South and North America.
So far, we have actually existed in all the strategic straits of the world and we have actually not existed in only 2 straits, in among which we will be present this year and we are planning to be present in the Panama Canal, Irani stated, according to Fars News.The top military authorities likewise stated Iran has developed command centers for the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
We have actually formed 3 oceanic commands, consisting of the Indian Ocean Command, the Pacific Ocean Command, and the Atlantic Ocean Command.
Today we exist in the Indian and Atlantic oceans and quickly we will exist in the Pacific Ocean.
The devices that will sign up with the Navy in the future is in line with the objective of these 3 commands, Irani explained.Dena is a Mowj-class warship that joined the Iranian Navy in June 2021.
The military vessel is equipped with anti-ship cruise missiles, torpedoes and naval cannons, according to Tasnim.The other vessel of the flotilla is Makran, a forward base ship weighing 121,000 tons.The oil-tanker-turned-warship can carry 5 helicopters and is utilized for supplying logistical support for the battle warships.The 86th flotilla is anticipated to climax for the range an Iranian flotilla has sailed in global waters.
In 2015, the 75th flotilla, including Sahand and Makran warships, set a new record of navigation for 250,000 kilometers after a journey to Saint Petersburg in Russia.