Iran has announced its intention to establish a permanent Naval Base in the Indian Ocean by March next year. The commander of the Naval Forces, Ali Reza Tungsiri, said that the Guards have directives from Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to be present on the high seas permanently.
Iran has announced its intention to establish a permanent Naval Base in the Indian Ocean by 2021
Iranian fishermen and merchant ships were exposed to harassment by pirates in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean, says Commander of the Iranian Naval Forces
Permanent presence of the guards in those areas would prevent any future attacks according to the official
Iran possesses the strategic port of Chabahar on the waters of the Indian Ocean and the Sea of Oman
The port is intended to provide an alternative for trade between India and Afghanistan bypassing Pakistan's Karachi port
However, India's involvement in the port infrastructure development has been minimal due to American sanctions
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