Iran’s highest-ranking military commander says deterrent power and sustainable security hinge on readiness and preparedness of the Iranian Armed Forces as the country’s new destroyer joined the naval fleet.
Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri made the announcement as he attended the ceremony of the joining of a new domestically-designed and manufactured destroyer, dubbed Deylaman, to the country’s northern naval fleet to strengthen security in the Caspian Sea.
The ceremony was held in the northern Iranian port city of Bandar Anzali on Monday.
He said the Iranian Navy play a leading role in increasing the country’s sustainable deterrent power in the face of the enemies.
Baqeri added that Iran enjoys amicable all-out military relations with all the Caspian Sea littoral states, reiterating the Islamic Republic’s message of peace and friendship to these countries.
The general emphasized that the Deylaman destroyer and all naval equipment in the northern parts of the country have been designed to provide security for merchant vessels, counter terrorists and possible incidents in the future.
Chief Commander of the Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani and a number of top military officials were also present in the ceremony.
Deylaman is the fifth Mowj class destroyer in Jamaran class which is equipped with various types of domestically-manufactured defense systems and equipment.
It has the capability to navigate for a long time, search, discover, identify, monitor and confront and, if necessary, repel any air, surface and subsurface threats. Deylaman is also capable of carrying helicopters on its deck.
Iran’s Navy has in recent years achieved self-sufficiency in manufacturing surface and sub-surface vessels. It has also increased its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for merchant vessels and tankers.
