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Tuesday, December 21, 2010

IRGC Navy Sends Fleet of Warships to Qatar

Alvand classThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy dispatched a fleet of warships to Qatar as part of the two countries' plans for expanding defense ties and cooperation.

"The measure was actually adopted in response to the participation of a number of Qatari military commanders in Payambar-e Azam (The Great Messenger) 5 regional drills of the IRGC and it will pave the ground for boosting mutual cooperation," Lieutenant Commander of the IRGC Naval Forces Alireza Tangsiri said on Monday.

Tangsiri further pointed out that the fleet of warships consists of three rocket-launcher frigates and two logistic vessels.

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