Iranian flotilla heads to Russia
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An Iranian flotilla, named the "4th Fleet for Peace and
Friendship", has embarked on a trip to Russia, IRNA news agency
reported March 7.
The flotilla would be the third Iranian naval fleet to visit
Russia, heading to Makhachkala, the capital city of the Republic of
Dagestan.
Ahmad Reza Baqeri, a navy official, said that the fleet’s voyage
will take a week and it will stay and Makhachkala for three
days.
He added the voyage is taking place upon invitation by Russian navy
officials. According to Baqeri, the flotilla includes Damavand
destroyer and Derafsh missile boat.
Russia has so far dispatched naval fleets to Iran four times since
2007.
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