On the occasion of U.S. President Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East, the Iranian Navy announced on July 15 its first warship and submarine division capable of carrying armed drones. Iran's military warned that if the enemy made a mistake, the drones "will give them a regrettable response."
Iranian Navy warships release armed drones.
Iranian state television reported on July 15 that the Iranian Navy's first "drone carrier division", composed of warships and submarine forces carrying various types of drones for combat, detection and destruction, has been unveiled.
Iranian Navy submarines release armed drones.
The latest types of advanced drones of all types produced by the military and defense ministry have flown over the waters of the Indian Ocean to demonstrate their capabilities. Television footage showed drones taking off from a battleship.
The announcement came during Biden's first presidential visit to Israel. Biden and Israeli caretaker Prime Minister Yayer Rapid signed a security agreement in Israel on the 14th to strengthen their common front against Iran.
Biden's itinerary also includes a visit to Israel's Iron Light air defense system, which uses lasers to intercept drones and missiles.
Iran's army commander-in-chief Mousavi (center) attended the unveiling ceremony of the Navy's first "armed drone carrier division".
Abdolrahim Mousavi, the commander-in-chief of iran's army, said on television that it was necessary to improve Iran's defense capabilities day by day due to the awareness of the aggressive attitude of the United States.
He said the drones "will give them a regrettable response" if the enemy makes a mistake.
It is reported that the United States and Israel have accused Iran of using drones and missiles to attack U.S. troops and ships with ties to Israel in the Gulf region.
Text/Nandu reporter Chen Lin