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| Iran to launch homemade destroyer, submarine |
| 2007-11-27 |
| Speaking to reporters in a press conference yesterday, Admiral Habib Sayyari further pointed to the production of missile-launching PT boats by the navy, and added, "A home-made destroyer called 'Jamaran' and a (home-made) submarine of 'Ghadir' class will launch operation on November 28." Research shows that 'Jamaran' is actually a light frigate, almost a corvette at 1400 tons. 4 x C-802 missiles will ruin anyone's day though. He further stressed that his troops are closely monitoring military moves of trans-regional powers in the region, and said, "No move in the Sea of Oman, the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormoz could remain hidden from our eyes. The naval force is in full control over the region and monitors all the military moves of the enemies in the region." Asked if Iran would block the Strait of Hormoz in case of foreign invasion, the navy commander, said, "We are prepared to defend the interests of the Islamic Republic against any kind of threat, but we have not made any such claim about closing the Strait of Hormoz. Yet, we are ready to take action to preserve our interests." "Yes, we will certainly block the strait. What do you think a navy is for?" The commander further voiced opposition to the expansion of military capabilities in the Caspian Sea, saying, "We view the Caspian as a sea of peace and friendship and we believe upgrading and expanding military equipment in this sea is incorrect. Yet, we are always prepared to defend the country's interests." "The Caspian is a sideshow and the more effort we have to devote there, the less we have available for use against the Great Satan." He said Iranian navy enjoys a powerful missile capability, adding that navy units are equipped with various types of surface and subsurface missiles and torpedoes. The Admiral underlined that Iran's military capabilities serve as a deterrent and pursue defensive purposes, but meantime warned, "If the enemy makes a mistake, he will receive such a powerful second strike that it won't be able to stand up." He said a powerful and mighty Iran would bring peace and security to the region, adding, "We are willing to promote our To end his remarks, the navy commander mentioned that his troops are scheduled to stage massive military exercises codenamed 'Unity 86' in the Sea of Oman in February, adding that new tactics and military tools and equipment would be tested during the maneuvers. |
| Posted by:gromky |
| #6 Where its NAVY is concerned, and vv LT Iranian-Syrian IRBM threat, ISRAEL is reportedly considering acquir more missle-carrying subs. * Can prob add MUCH IMPROVED INTEL FOR SUPER-RELIABLE, OVERHWHELMING, PREEMPTIVE MIL STRIKES. |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-11-27 18:35 |
| #5 #3: I have some magic Ghost Dancer shirts I can sell them for a great price: They deflect bullets! Got any with kevlar underpadding? |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2007-11-27 15:17 |
| #4 The commander further voiced opposition to the expansion of military capabilities in the Caspian Sea, saying, "We view the Caspian as a sea of peace and friendship and we believe upgrading and expanding military equipment in this sea is incorrect. Yet, we are always prepared to defend the country's interests." Ironic, considering that their 'homemade' warship is being built for duty there. |
| Posted by: Pappy 2007-11-27 13:16 |
| #3 I have some magic Ghost Dancer shirts I can sell them for a great price: They deflect bullets! |
| Posted by: Excalibur 2007-11-27 09:17 |
| #2 I wonder if they have seen any LA class subs lately? |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2007-11-27 09:17 |
| #1 "No move in the Sea of Oman, the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormoz could remain hidden from our eyes. The naval force is in full control over the region and monitors all the military moves of the enemies in the region." Don't you wish. |
| Posted by: gorb 2007-11-27 01:44 |