Iran to expand presence in international watersDecember 11, 2011 - 16:36 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A senior Iranian Navy commander announced Sunday, December 11, that the Islamic Republic of Iran will expand its presence in free and international waters. Deputy Navy Commander Rear-Admiral Gholam-Reza Khadem Bigham said at present, the Navy has an active role in safeguarding the interests of the Iranian nation in international waters. “All movements of extra territorial forces would be scrutinized in the region to counter any possible threats by the enemies,” he said. The Navy commander stressed that his forces are well equipped with the most up-to-date electronic warfare hardware, complicated radars and on-shore sites. Condemning anti-Iran sanctions, he reiterated that the imposed sanctions have no effect on the Navy's performance and capabilities, IRNA reported. Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. Partner news |