Night operation carried out against hypothetical warships in PG
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Bandar Abbas, Hurmozgan Prov, April 25, IRNA -- Speed boats of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps naval force carried out a night operation against warships of the hypothetical enemy in Persian Gulf’s waters in the wee hours of Sunday.
The operation was successfully launched by 60 speed boats, Ali-Reza Tangsiri, an IRGC commander, told IRNA in this southern province.
According to the commander, the IRGC naval force has succeeded to complete the operation despite bad weather conditions and high sea waves.
The night operation was part of a four-stage military exercise of the IRGC forces which was started in the region since April 22.
Code-named the “Holy Prophet 5,” the war game was conducted in the Persian Gulf and the Straight of Hormuz to demonstrate the naval strength of the IRGC.
The military maneuver coincided with the 31st anniversary of the IRGC's establishment.
The IRGC 's naval, air and ground forces are taking part in the major drill that is designed to display Iran's deterrent military power to help establish security in the strategic region.
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End News / IRNA / News Code 1076242
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