'So in this area, the US and US Navy will continue to advocate for free navigation through those
international waters where we will operate, and sail and fly wherever international law allows...You can count on us to be persistent and consistent advocates for freedom of navigation to
international waters,' he added.
"Thus, the total number of the company's vessels operating in
international waters has been brought to 13 (11 dry cargo vessels and two tankers)," the message said.
"Over 4,000 cargo vessels were escorted and protected in the insecure waters of the Gulf of Aden and North of the Indian Ocean by the Iranian Navy in the
international waters in the past 9 years," Rear Admiral Sayyari said.
The fishermen were quoted as saying that the Eritrean pirates intercepted them in
international waters and forced them to head to Eritrea.
"A while ago, an Iranian oil tanker was threatened by a warship of a (US-led) coalition member, but the Navy's 38th flotilla (deployed in the
international waters at the time) rushed to the scene and warned the warship that the oil tanker was supported by the Islamic Republic of Iran's military fleet," he added.
The fleet is on its way home after comleting its successful mission that involved training, search and rescue, as well as anti-piracy missions in
international waters.
He also said that the Iranian Navy's 36th flotilla of warships which includes Jamaran destroyer and Bushehr logistic warship has started its mission in free and
international waters since late September to provide security to the country's cargo ships and display the Islamic Republic's might and power.
In relevant remarks in September, Rear Admiral Sayyari stressed that the Iranian Navy would continue its powerful and continued presence in the
international waters, specially the Gulf of Aden, where the country's trade vessels are threatened by pirates.
TEHRAN (FNA)- Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari stressed that the Iranian Navy will continue its powerful and continued presence in the
international waters, specially the Gulf of Aden, where the country's trade vessels are threatened by pirates.
TEHRAN (FNA)- An attempt by pirates to hijack an Iranian oil tanker in
international waters was foiled by the timely action of Iran's warships present in the region.
"The naval fleet ensured maritime security for more than 577 Iranian and foreign merchant vessels and oil tankers, secured the shipping lanes of Iranian vessels in
international waters, thwarted pirate attacks on foreign ships and conveyed a message of peace and friendship to the countries on its path during the voyage," Admiral Sayyari said.
"The mighty presence and the role played by Army's Navy in the
international waters and far seas demonstrate the Islamic Republic's strategic capacities for playing a trans-regional role," Jazzayeri said addressing a ceremony on the occasion of the National Day of Navy on Wednesday.