Iran announced a fresh phase in its naval development, presenting a modern Sahid Bakri drone aircraft carrier. During the ceremony in the port of Bandar Abbas, the Iranian authorities stressed that the ship would enable operations worldwide. The aircraft carrier has awesome capabilities – a scope of 22,000 nautical miles, the anticipation of carrying 60 drones and weapons in 30 rocket launchers. The presentation of the ship took place in an atmosphere of tension between Iran and the US, which endanger to impose fresh sanctions on Tehran.
Iran presented its latest warship, Shahid Bakri, on Thursday, which, according to Iranian media, is expected to change the situation on the seas. A fresh aircraft carrier, referred to as a "dronship", was presented in the strategical port of Bandar Abbas, where an authoritative ceremony with the participation of the highest military commanders was held.
General Mohammad Hossein Bageri, Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, noted that the fresh ship gives Iran the chance to operate worldwide. "Just as another countries are entering our waters, so we will besides be operating in distant waters, in accordance with global law," Bageri stressed.
Drove Shahid Bakri – modern weapons of Iran
The fresh aircraft carrier has a scope of 22,000 nautical miles, allowing it to cover over 40,000 kilometres without needing to refuel throughout the year. It can operate even in hard weather conditions erstwhile storms scope 9 degrees on the Beaufort scale.
The ship is equipped with 30 rocket launchers and can carry 60 combat and reconnaissance drones. Additionally, there is area on its board for 30 tiny assault boats. The unit's infrastructure includes 8 permanent hangars and 4 mobile aircraft and assault boats.
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Iran responds to US threats
The presentation of the fresh ship took place the day after the Iranian abroad Minister Abbas Aragchi spoke, who referred to the threats of U.S. president Donald Trump to reconstruct the "maximum pressure" on Iran. The United States is threatening, among others, to halt Iranian oil exports.
Iran's Navy has been developing its capabilities for years, but Shahid Bakri's presentation is simply a signal that Tehran wants to strengthen its military position in the world. Iranian commanders announce that their fleet will be present in all global waters, which may increase tensions in the Gulf region.
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