Iran plans to construct heavy destroyers, says Navy commander

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the country has plans to build heavy destroyers.

News ID: 5461

Date: 23 November 2024 - 11:09

TABNAK, Nov, 23 : “Enemies should know that Iran will never get isolated. Iran and Iranians are evading isolation. We are making efforts for presence in high seas in all spheres,” he said.

He also said Iran plans to modernize its vessels and strengthen floating bases deep in oceans for meeting its needs.

According to Iranian commander, Iran is also building sub-surface level submarines which would join the country’s fleet soon.

“The Nay has plans to build heavy destroyers and its news will come out soon. Two destroyers are under construction.”

On November 1, Admiral Irani announced the upcoming launch of a new combat reconnaissance destroyer, underscoring Iran's determination to bolster its naval strength.

The new warship "Zagros" is a combat destroyer designed not only for offensive operations but also for intelligence-gathering purposes.

The modern destroyer is equipped with a hangar for helicopter storage and has been fully outfitted, preparing to join the Navy’s fleet soon.

In recent years, the Iranian Navy has celebrated several significant achievements.

In 2023, Iran’s 86th flotilla of warships completed an unprecedented 360-degree global voyage of 63,000 kilometers that took eight months.

The flotilla, featuring the domestically-built destroyer Dena and the Makran forward base ship, set a record for the longest distance sailed by an Iranian flotilla in international waters, successfully navigating the Strait of Magellan, the closest point to the South Pole.

Another monumental milestone for Iran's Navy was the successful hosting of the Indian Maritime Exercise (IMEX) 2024, which welcomed numerous members and observers of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS).

The Iranian destroyer Jamaran played a key role in the joint naval exercise, which also involved the participation of the naval forces of Russia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Pakistan, Qatar, and Bangladesh.