Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said that the force plans to dispatch its 43rd flotilla to Africa and the Atlantic Ocean.
Iran’s Army Navy is tasked with safeguarding the country’s borders, resources and interests, he said, adding that the strategic force also has presence in international waters, showcasing the might of the Islamic Establishment.
Sayyari further said the Navy’s 43rd flotilla of warships will be in high seas on a mission to protect commercial vessels and oil tankers in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, against attacks by pirates.
He said it will also be sent to Tanzania, South Africa and the Atlantic Ocean if the weather conditions are favorable.
The commander underlined that based on international laws, Iran’s Navy has the right to be present in all international waters, Tasnim News Agency reports.
