Russia and Iran to hold joint naval exercises
Russia and Iran will hold joint naval exercises this year in the southern waters of Iran, Mehr news agency quoted Hossein Khanadi, commander of the Iranian Navy, as saying.
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| Russian fleet in the Caspian |
"Based on negotiations with the Russian Navy, Iran will send its fleet to the southern regions of the country this year," the news agency quoted Mr. Khanadi.
The Iranian commander also added that the Iranian and Russian fleets will continue to cooperate on "various operational, educational and technical issues."
Earlier in January, Mr. Khanadi said that the Iranian Navy was preparing to conduct joint naval exercises with the Russian Navy in the Caspian Sea.
