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TEHRAN, Nov 28 (KUNA) -- Iran's navy launched on Wednesday a new
domestically made Ghadir-class light submarine in the waters of the Gulf which
was outfitted with the latest military and technological equipment.
The light class submarine enjoys high maneuverability, including the latest
combat weaponry and technology, Iran's Navy Commander Admiral Habiballah
Sayyari told Iran's news channel Al-Alem.
Iran's defense capabilities should not be considered a threat to gulf
states, but only for defense purposes, Sayyari said.
The Iranian commander also emphasized the need for his country to secure
Hermuz strait, expressing delight to any kind of cooperation with the Arab
gulf states regarding the issue.
According to foreign military experts, Iran's inventory of submarines
patrolling Gulf waters includes at least three Russian-built Kilo-class diesel
submarines. (end)
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