INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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 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.
