Why it matters:
In the past decade, the Islamic Republic of Iran has conducted numerous military exercises alone or with other countries, to demonstrate its military power, and also serve various purposes that can enhance regional security and increase the military cohesion and unity among nations.
What he is saying:
- Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Navy of the IRGC, stated that this display of power by the participating forces in the exercise is a very small part of the capabilities of the Navy of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
- Admiral Tangsiri described the message of this exercise as one of peace and friendship for neighboring countries and a stance against any form of aggression from extra-regional forces, emphasizing that this exercise demonstrates the Islamic Republic of Iran's ability to establish security in the region.
- The commander of the Navy of the IRGC also highlighted the strengthening of naval combat elements in the naval exercise, announcing the use of new equipment, including fast boats, shore-to-sea missiles, and surface-to-surface missiles in this exercise.
Key points:
- The missile air units and the bases of the Navy's offensive vessels of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will demonstrate their readiness in this exercise.
- This exercise is a message of peace and friendship for neighboring countries and a response to any kind of extra-regional threat.
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