Iran Spots Iranian Aircraft Carrier, To Test Advanced Missiles
Iranian Navy's Deputy Commander Rear Admiral Mahmoud Mousavi announced Thursday that "a US carrier was identified by an Iranian warplane which was patrolling the area of naval exercises."
"A US aircraft carrier was spotted inside the maneuver zone... by a navy reconnaissance aircraft," he explained.
Unveiling that "the Iranian aircraft took video and photos of US vessel," Mousavi stressed that" this shows that the Iranian Navy keeps a close eye on the movements of all ultra-regional forces in the region and checks their activities."
Media reports suggested that US aircraft carrier was believed to the USS John C. Stennis, one of the US navy's biggest warships.
The Islamic republic is halfway through 10 days of navy exercises in international waters to the east of the strait that have reportedly included the laying of mines and the use of aerial drones.
Meanwhile, senior Iranian Navy commander announced Wednesday that the drills are to test Iran's advanced missiles and smart torpedoes.
"During the coming days of the drills, the Navy will launch advanced short-range, mid-range and long-range missiles and also smart torpedoes," Deputy Commander of the Navy for Coordination Admiral Rastegari told Fars News Agency.
Source:News Agencies, Edited by moqawama.org
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