Alwaght- Iran's Navy continues to be strong and mighty despite sanctions imposed by the United States and its allies.
Speaking to on Saturday Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said “Regardless of opposition from the US and its allies, [our] plans will be implemented based on requirements to defend the country’s maritime borders.”
Sayyari made the remarks on the sidelines of a ceremony to welcome the 38th fleet of the Iranian Navy in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas
He pointed out that despite sanctions; the Iranian naval forces have succeeded in making great achievements, adding that if all countries opposing Iran pool their resources they will fail to make any breakthrough to hinder the country’s Navy’s progress.
Iran's Navy chief further said the 38th fleet returned home after accomplishing its mission in international waters during some 75 days.
He added that the flotilla conveyed Iran’s message of peace and friendship to other countries and carried out measures to fight piracy.
Sayyari said the 39th flotilla of the Iranian Navy, consisting of Alvand destroyer, had set off for the Bay of Bengal to attend a ceremony marking the anniversary of India’s Independence Day (observed annually on August 15) and returned home before the 38th fleet.
He also noted that the 40th fleet, comprising Alborz destroyer and Qom logistic-combat warships, would set off for high seas in near future.
Since November 2008, the Iranian Navy has also been conducting patrols in the Gulf of Aden in line with international efforts against piracy to safeguard merchant containers and oil tankers owned or leased by Iran or other countries.
In recent years, Iran’s Navy has increased its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.
Iran’s Navy has managed to foil several pirate attacks on both Iranian and foreign tankers during its missions in international waters.
International Maritime Organization (IMO) has described in May the anti-piracy efforts by Iran's Navy as “effective.”
