Iranian Navy Test-Fires New Home-Made Torpedo: Upping Regional Security

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Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari announced that his force has test-fired a newly-developed home-made torpedo successfully.

"The torpedo can be fired by submarines, vessels and air defense systems," Sayyari said in a press conference in Tehran on Saturday.

Sayyari further stated that the torpedo will be used in action in upcoming navy drills in coming months.

Meanwhile, Iran's Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said Iran is a peace-seeking country in the Middle East which has improved regional maritime security.

The presence of Iranian naval forces in the Gulf of Aden and regional waters to fight pirates and facilitate maritime traffic has helped established security for Iran and the entire region, Larijani said Friday while on a tour to get a first-hand look at the domestically-built Jamaran destroyer and Bushehr logistic vessel which have docked in Djibouti.

"During recent years, we witnessed insecurity in the region which harmed different countries, but the presence of the Islamic Republic of Iran's Navy ensured security for sailing ships," the top parliamentarian added.

He emphasized that such measures reflect Iran's policy on establishing peace in the region.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team