TEHRAN
Iran and Pakistan plan to conduct joint naval exercises in the Persian Gulf, a senior navy commander announced on Saturday.
According to the Iranian Navy’s public relations, the Pakistan Navy’s fleet has already berthed in Bandar Abbas to take part in the joint naval exercises with Iran.
“The most important programme of the Pakistani fleet during its presence in Bandar Abbas is holding joint naval drills with selected units of the Iranian Navy’s Southern Fleet in the Eastern waters of the Strait of Hormuz on April 8,” Iranian Navy Deputy Commander for Operations Shahram Irani said.
He noted that Pakistan’s naval fleet would have a four-day presence in Bandar Abbas during which the two countries’ naval commanders will have meetings.
In recent years, Iran’s Navy has been increasing its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for trade vessels and tankers.
The Islamic Republic has repeatedly asserted that its overseas naval presence is meant to convey a message of peace and friendship to other countries.
Its good to conduct exercises together and show the muscle but it will be great if they sign a defense pact that will the mouth of many countries around.
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