Iran destroyer rescues Saudi Arabian tanker in high seas
ISNA - Iranian Students' News Agency
1390/10/05
12-26-2011
15:18:32
News Code :9010-02927
TEHRAN (ISNA)-An Iranian destroyer rescued a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in high seas.
The operation came during "Velayat 90" naval drill in the Strait of Hormuz where unknown boats attacked the oil tanker.
The Deputy of Iranian Navy said," Jamaran Destroyer rushed towards Saudi Arabian oil tanker which called for help when attacked by some unknown boats. The boats then fled the scene."
"Surface, sub surface and hover crafts did joint practices and the remaining units were stationed in the determined points during the naval practice," Admiral Mousavi said.
Surveillance operations, passive defense as well as rescue and protection operations were practiced across southern Iranian coasts. The naval drill enters into tactical phases Monday. The drill also seeks protecting trade and corridor units.
Iran's Navy has launched massive drill dubbed “Velayat 90” on Saturday.
The drill covers 2,000 km stretching from the east of the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Aden.
The exercise which began Saturday is scheduled for 10 days and is to present the latest naval achievements.
Iran has made important breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military systems over the past years.
Iran has repeatedly clarified that its military might is merely based on the nation's defense doctrine of deterrence and poses no threat to other countries.
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