Five Iranian Navy fleet deployed in area from Indian Ocean to Red Sea
Navy Commander of the Islamic Republic Army Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said on May 22 that five Iranian Navy fleet are deployed in an area stretching from north Indian Ocean to Bab ul-Mandab and Red Sea, IRNA news agency reported.
He told reporters that the Navy fleet on international maritime expeditions are equipped with missile launchers and are capable of carrying special operations if necessary to defend sovereignty of Iran.
"Today, Iranian Navy is self-sufficient to produce hardware and maintenance of combat equipment," Sayyari added.