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PressTV - Iran to send submarines to intl. waters
Iran to send submarines to intl. waters
Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:5AM GMT
Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Islamic Republic plans to send its submarines on 90-day missions to international waters.
On June 7, Iran deployed its Younes submarine, alongside the warships of Iran's Navy 14th fleet, in the Red Sea to conduct maritime surveillance operations.
The submarine returned home on July 4 following its 68-day mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The deployment of the Younes submarine was the first such operation by Iran's Navy in distant waters.
Youes submarine could finish its 68-day mission in international waters with full preparation despite all sanctions [imposed against Iran] and through the efforts of domestic specialists, Sayyari said on Saturday.
The Iranian Navy commander added that the Younes submarine could set a new record in regard with the length of submarines missions in the international waters.
In June, Iran deployed its submarines in the Red Sea to conduct maritime surveillance operations.
Deputy Commander of Iran's naval forces Admiral Amir Farhadi said In April that the Islamic Republic was building a 500-ton submarine that would join the Army's naval fleet by July 2012.
Four 120-ton Ghadir submarines joined the Iranian naval fleet on the country's southern coast last August.
In recent years, Iran has made important breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.
The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that Tehran's defense doctrine is based only on deterrence.
MYA/HJL/HRF
Iran to send submarines to intl. waters
Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:5AM GMT
Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Islamic Republic plans to send its submarines on 90-day missions to international waters.
On June 7, Iran deployed its Younes submarine, alongside the warships of Iran's Navy 14th fleet, in the Red Sea to conduct maritime surveillance operations.
The submarine returned home on July 4 following its 68-day mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
The deployment of the Younes submarine was the first such operation by Iran's Navy in distant waters.
Youes submarine could finish its 68-day mission in international waters with full preparation despite all sanctions [imposed against Iran] and through the efforts of domestic specialists, Sayyari said on Saturday.
The Iranian Navy commander added that the Younes submarine could set a new record in regard with the length of submarines missions in the international waters.
In June, Iran deployed its submarines in the Red Sea to conduct maritime surveillance operations.
Deputy Commander of Iran's naval forces Admiral Amir Farhadi said In April that the Islamic Republic was building a 500-ton submarine that would join the Army's naval fleet by July 2012.
Four 120-ton Ghadir submarines joined the Iranian naval fleet on the country's southern coast last August.
In recent years, Iran has made important breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.
The Islamic Republic has repeatedly assured that its military might poses no threat to other countries, stating that Tehran's defense doctrine is based only on deterrence.
MYA/HJL/HRF
. Eran Sepahbod
