Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the Navy’s participation in the 7th Maritime Security Belt 2025 exercises, showcasing Iran’s strength in international waters. The drills involved multiple countries, emphasizing Iran’s commitment to maritime security and readiness to respond to threats. The exercises also underscore the Navy’s expanded capabilities beyond territorial waters, defending national interests and countering foreign intervention.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the Iranian Navy’s strong and deserving participation in the 7th Maritime Security Belt 2025 multinational naval exercises, emphasizing the force’s capabilities in international waters. He congratulated Rear Admiral Shahram Irani on the successful execution of the drills, showcasing Iran’s strength on the global maritime arena.
Araghchi reiterated that these exercises serve as a testament to the Navy’s decisive attitude and operational capacity on the international stage, underscoring the importance of maritime security and the need for an assertive presence in vast oceanic areas. He affirmed Iran’s determination to bolster security in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman.
Conducted in the northern Indian Ocean, these drills involved the Iranian Navy and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), alongside naval forces from Russia and China. Observers included naval groups from Azerbaijan, South Africa, Oman, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Qatar, Iraq, the UAE, and Sri Lanka.
In his remarks, Araghchi praised the servicemen of the Iranian Navy for their dedication, attributing the country’s sovereignty and independence to their sacrifices. He acknowledged the Navy’s enhanced capabilities, which allow it to operate well beyond its territorial waters, notably maintaining a presence in the Indian Ocean to defend national interests.
The Iranian Navy asserts that its growing power and participation in multinational drills serve as a clear message to adversaries, particularly the U.S., signaling rejection of foreign intervention in regional matters. The Islamic Republic has stated that any threats to its maritime security will provoke an immediate and decisive military response.
The Iranian Navy’s participation in multinational maritime exercises highlights its growing capabilities and assertive presence in international waters, reinforcing Iran’s commitment to regional security. The exercises with multiple nations demonstrate a unified approach to maritime security while sending a clear warning regarding foreign intervention. Iran’s enhanced naval presence reflects its readiness to defend national interests, asserting sovereignty in vital maritime regions.
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