In recent years, the Iranian Navy has increased its presence in international waters to secure naval routes and protect ships and oil tankers from pirates.
Three new destroyers will soon join the Iranian Navy, the news agency IRNA reported on Sunday, citing Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi.
According to Khanzadi, the Sahand and the Dena will be deployed to the country’s southern waters, while the Damavand will be sent to the Northern Fleet.
All the deployments are slated to be complete within the next four months.