Iran to host trilateral naval exercise, says navy commander

Iran will host a trilateral naval exercise in the near future, with plans to expand participation to additional countries, the commander of the Iranian Army Navy said on Friday.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the Navy Research Conference in the northern city of Nowshahr, Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the Navy has taken part in 12 international events so far in the Iranian year 1404. These activities have included scientific, technical, and sports programs, as well as participation in regional and extra-regional naval drills.

He noted that under existing economic agreements, the Navy’s Task Force 103 is set to join one of these exercises soon. The flotilla is currently en route to the exercise area, and Iran’s Navy is expected to formally take part within the next week. Rear Admiral Irani added that, alongside international drills, the Navy has also planned to conduct exercises in neighboring countries and in oceanic regions.

He further announced plans for a trilateral naval exercise to be hosted by Iran, saying the drill will be expanded in the near future to include more participating countries.