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Iran Navy's 53rd carrier strike group berths in Bandar Abbas

ISNA - Iranian Students' News Agency

Sun / 1 July 2018 / 12:45

Tehran (ISNA) - The 53rd carrier strike group of Iranian Navy berthed in the port city of Bandar Abbas on the Persian Gulf.

Commander of Moqaddam Naval base Rear Admiral Afshin Tashk saqid, "The carrier strike group, comprised of Alvand and Bushehr frigates, returned home after 30 days of sailing in open and international waters".

"The presence in free waters has not only focused on military aspect but also includes technical, scientific and technological aspects," he added.

Admiral Tashk insisted that doing such missions is aimed at hoisting the Iranian flag in open waters and providing security for neighboring countries.

At this moment, the 54th carrier strike group of Iranian Navy comprised of Khark frigate and Sabalan destroyer is in international waters.

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