Iran, India to hold joint naval drill in Persian Gulf
An Indian naval fleet has berthed at Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas for a joint exercise with the Iranian Navy in the Persian Gulf’s waters.
The Indian Navy’s “peace and friendship” fleet includes three destroyers under the command of Captain Anshul Kishore.
According to Iranian Navy officer Captain Masoud Beigi, the naval forces of the two countries are going to hold a joint exercise north of the Hormuz Strait.
The visit would also include training and sports events between the navies of both countries.
Beigi said that the Indian forces will also tour the cultural sites of Bandar Abbas during their four-day stay in Iran.
The Iranian commander said such visits would strengthen the friendly relations between the navies of the two countries.
The relationship between Iran and India is centuries-old. There is a great deal of commonality in their language, culture, and traditions.
In the past, the two countries’ naval forces have participated in joint military drills.
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.