Naval Drill

Iranian Army Navy wraps up Velayat-97 drills; all objectives materialized

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Massive three-day naval drill, code-named ‘Velayat-97’, in the Sea of Oman and the Persian Gulf, which kicked off on Friday with the participation of home-grown, recently unveiled ‘Fateh’ submarine and ‘Sahand’ destroyer, wrapped up today.

In Velayat-97’ drills:

Iranian fighter destroys naval target by firing ‘Nasr Missile’

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – On the third day of ‘Veleyat 97’ drill, the advanced fighter belonging to the Air Force of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran successfully destroyed the predetermined target in sea by firing ‘Nasr Missile’.

Iran’s large-scale naval drill kicks off in Sea of Oman

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iranian naval forces on Fri. started a massive three-day drill, codenamed ‘Velayat 97’, in the Sea of Oman and the Indian Ocean, with home-grown, recently unveiled ‘Fateh’ submarine and ‘Sahand’ destroyer taking part in the exercise.

Army Navy cmdr.:

Iran Navy to test-fire submarine-launched missiles in massive naval drills

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – Commander of Iranian Army Navy Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi says that Iranian Navy will test-fire missiles to be launched from Ghadir-class submarines towards ships on the water surface in the ongoing 'Velayat-97' war game.

Iran studies staging joint naval drills with Russia, China

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – Iranian Navy's Deputy Commander Rear-Admiral Touraj Hassani-Moqaddam says the force has received requests for joint military drills outside the Indian Ocean from different states, including Russia and China, which are being reviewed by the Army.

Bandar Abbas to host IONS next month

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – The commander of first naval zone of Iranian Navy said that navy commanders of the Indian Ocean littoral states will convene in Bandar Abbas next month for participating in Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

Dep. commander:

Iran’s navy to stage military drills in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – Deputy Navy Commander for Coordination Rear Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said Iran's navy plans to stage large-scale military drills in the Indian Ocean in the coming months.

IRGC spox:

600 military vessels to be showcased in Armed Forces parade tomorrow in Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Spokesman Brigadier General Ramezan Sharif said that Bandar Abbas will host military parade of the Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran tomorrow morning on Sept. 22.

IRGC conducts major naval drills in Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) have conducted major naval exercises in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran to vigorously respond to any military threats

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – A high-ranking Iranian military official says Iran’s armed forces will vigorously respond to any threats from enemies.

Bagheri:

IONS members to continue war games to bring more security to region

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – Chief of General Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Bagheri said that countries bordering by the Indian Ocean could bring more security to the region, stressing that the foreign forces should not be allowed to overcome the security of the region.

Iran's 49th navy fleet docks at Port Chittagong of Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – Completing its mission at IMMSAREX-17 SAR drill of Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), Iran's 49th navy fleet docked at Bangladeshi Port of Chittagong on Saturday.

Iran, Bangladesh navy delegation discuss bilateral issues

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – The Iranian naval delegation, who is in Bangladesh to attend International Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX), met and talked with Bangladesh navy head in Dhaka.

Iran’s navy attends largest maritime exercise in Bangladesh

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Navy attended International Maritime Search and Rescue Exercise (IMMSAREX) underway in Bangladesh, under the auspices of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.

Russia, China to hold second stage of joint naval drills in Sep.

VLADIVOSTOK, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The Russian and Chinese navies agreed to hold the second stage of the Joint Sea-2017 military exercises in September in Vladivostok, spokesman for the Russian Eastern Military District’s Pacific Fleet Capt. 2nd Rank Vladimir Matveyev said Wednesday.

Iran, Russia hold joint naval drill

TEHRAN, Jul. 15 (MNA) – A Russian Navy fleet, on the third and last day of its presence in Iran, carried out a joint naval exercise along with an Iranian flotilla in the Caspian Sea.

Iran wraps up naval drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Iran’s massive naval drill in Caspian Sea, dubbed ‘Sustainable Security and Naval Power 96’, and led by Damavand Destroyer, ended on Thursday after five days.

Iran stages naval drill in Caspian Sea

TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – Iran’s Navy has staged on Sunday a five-day military maneuver codenamed ‘Power and Sustainable Security 96’ in the Caspian Sea.

Chinese navy cmdr.:

Chinese fleet docked in Iran for cementing friendly ties

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Commander of Chinese Navy fleet which moored at Bandar Abbas Thu. said the aim of the voyage to Iran was to establish friendly ties and maintain regional stability.

Tehran-Beijing joint naval drill kicks off

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – A joint naval war game was launched on Sunday morning in Strait of Hormuz between navy vessels of Iran and China.

Iranian, Chinese navy vessels to conduct joint drill

TEHRAN, Jun. 17 (MNA) – A joint military exercise between navy vessels of Iran and China will be held on Sunday in the Strait of Hormuz.

Chinese Navy flotilla docks at Iran’s Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) – Chinese Navy vessels berthed at Iranian southern port of Bandar Abbas on Thursday.

Iran-Oman joint naval drill kicks off in Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – Iran and Oman begun joint rescue operation replica on Monday morning in the Indian Ocean.

Pakistan Navy ships on goodwill visit to Bandar Abbas

TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Pakistan Navy Ships Tippu Sultan (DDG-185) with an embarked helicopter (Alouette) and Jurrat currently on goodwill visit at Iranian port Bandar Abbas have elicited a warm response and congenial hospitality by the Iranian Navy and Government.