Iran dispatches submarine, warship to Red Sea

Iran dispatches a submarine and a warship to the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea, the country's navy commander said Tuesday.

Admiral Habibollah Sayari said the dispatch of the 15th fleet is for patrolling in high seas and displaying Iran's navy capabilities of the Islamic Republic, Trend reports.

Without giving further details on the exact date, Sayari added that the dispatch would also be a symbolic move to convey the message of peace and friendship to all countries.

In June Iranian submarines and war ships were dispatched to the Gulf of Aden and Red Sea to collect data and identify other countries' warships.