Iran's first domestically-built destroyer, Jamaran. Press TV
Iran To Build More Ships, Boost Naval Presence -- Reuters
The Iranian navy has announced plans to build more warships and increase its presence in international waters at a time of growing tension in the Middle East over Tehran's nuclear program.
Navy commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari said the deployments would protect Iranian cargo ships around the world, in particular in the Gulf of Aden and the northern part of the Indian Ocean, according to state news agency IRNA.
The navy wanted to guard Iranian ships from Somali pirates, the report said.
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Update #1: Iran plans to unveil 10 new frigates, destroyers: Commander -- Press TV
Update #2: Iran to Unveil Several Home-Made Destroyers, Missile Frigates Soon -- Fars News Agency
Update #3: Iran to Build 10 New Warships -- RIA Novosti
My Comment: Iran is sending the message that they want to have a major presence in the Gulf and in the Indian Ocean .... this ship building program is a good first step for them to accomplish this.
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