Iran´s navy continued exercises in waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, the passageway for about a third of the world's oil tanker traffic, for the third day.
A spokesman said the Islamic Republic had successfully tested new naval armaments at sea during drills, which are set to last until next Monday.
"On the third day of the great manoeuvres the brave forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran's navy – from various destroyers, logistical, light and heavy submarines, aerial, light and heavy hovercraft units as well as commando and marine units – successfully carried out pre-planned drills." said Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi, deputy commander of Iran's Navy.
The drill is Iran's latest show of strength in the face of mounting international criticism over its controversial nuclear programme.
The Telegraph
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