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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 584

Iranian navy

Iran's first drone-carrier warship in the Persian Gulf, February 6, 2025. (Sepahnews via AP)
February 6, 2025, 12:19 pm
Iran’s first drone carrier joins Revolutionary Guards fleet
Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, has been equipped with a runway and can also operate helicopters
By Agencies and ToI Staff
This handout photo provided by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) official website Sepah News on February 1, 2025, shows IRGC commander-in-chief Major General Hossein Salami (C) alongside navy commander Admiral Alireza Tangsiri (R) talking to a reporter during the unveiling of the Ghadr-380 naval cruise missile in an undisclosed location in Iran. (SEPAH NEWS / AFP)
February 1, 2025, 10:25 pm
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards unveil underground missile facility for naval warfare
State TV says base holds ‘hundreds of cruise missiles,’ which IRCG chief Salami asserts can ‘create hell for enemy vessels’
By AFP
Screenshot from Iranian state TV video showing a newly built underground naval base, which Iran says is built 500 meters under the Persian Gulf, January 18, 2025. (Screenshot from X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
January 19, 2025, 2:24 am
Iran unveils new underground naval base in Persian Gulf amid tension with US, Israel
State TV says facility ‘built at depth of 500 meters,’ contains vessels with long-range missiles capable of ‘destroying US warships’; reveal comes 2 days before Trump takes office
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Illustrative: Iranian and Russian warships taking part in a joint naval drill in the northern Indian Ocean, February 17, 2021. (Iranian Army office / AFP)
January 15, 2025, 11:57 am
Iran unveils new spy ship during major war games – state media
‘Zagros’ category reportedly equipped with electronic sensors, has cyber-operations capabilities; navy chief says vessel will be ‘watchful eye’ on oceans
By AFP
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (C) attends a military parade alongside high-ranking officials and commanders during a ceremony marking the country's annual army day in Tehran on April 17, 2024. (Atta Kenare/AFP)
April 17, 2024, 4:14 pm
Iranian president: ‘Tiniest invasion’ by Israel will be met with a massive response
At annual military showcase, Ebrahim Raisi hails ‘success’ of country’s weekend missile and drone strike on Israel, as Tehran’s navy commander pledges greater presence in Red Sea
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of Iranian navy destroyer Deilaman. (X. Used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 27, 2023, 12:18 pm
Iran adds sophisticated warship to Caspian Sea fleet
1,400-ton Deilaman destroyer is capable of launching cruise missiles and torpedoes
By AP
An Iranian Revolutionary Guard vessel watches an American warship in the Strait of Hormuz, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Gambrell)
May 19, 2023, 7:44 pm
US, French and UK naval commanders traverse key waterway in show of force to Iran
Incredibly rare joint trip through Strait of Hormuz follows recent seizure by Iranian forces of two oil tankers
By Jon Gambrell
Iran's military ship IRIS Makran floats off Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, March 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Silvia Izquierdo)
March 3, 2023, 10:05 am
Iranian warships in Rio de Janeiro raise concern in Jerusalem, Washington
Israel and US condemn Brazil for hosting the vessels, saying it was a ‘prize’ for Tehran that is looking to challenge the West; Biden administration sanctions both ships
By David Biller
An explosive-laden drone slams into a mock Israeli Navy base during a drill in Iran, December 31, 2022. (IRNA)
December 31, 2022, 11:57 pm
Iran launches explosive drone at mock Israeli Navy base during drill
Target seen hit in Iranian video resembles Eilat Naval Base on Red Sea coast; mock Israeli corvette also on display
By Emanuel Fabian
In this frame grab from Iranian state television, Iranian navy sailors throw an American sea drone overboard in the Red Sea on September 1, 2022. (Iranian state television via AP)
September 3, 2022, 12:05 pm
US naval drones briefly seized by Iran returned without cameras
American official says Iranian sailors tried to cover the drones with tarps, deny they had them, during seizure in Red Sea
By AP and ToI Staff
Illustrative: In this image released on July 15, 2022, by the Iranian Army, an Iranian warship carries drones during a drill in the Indian Ocean. (Iranian Army via AP)
September 2, 2022, 1:51 pm
Iranian navy reports thwarting pirate attack on merchant ship in Red Sea
Iran says ‘suspicious boat with 12 armed people’ departed the area after naval flotilla confronted it and opened fire
By AFP
In this image released on, July 15, 2022 by the Iranian Army, a drone is launched from an Iranian warship during a drill in the Indian Ocean (Iranian Army via AP)
July 15, 2022, 8:47 pm
Iran announces naval division of armed drones capable of ‘regrettable response’
Iranian state TV says unit consists of ships and submarine units carrying drones for ‘combat, detection and destruction’; announcement made during Biden’s Mideast trip
By AFP and ToI Staff
In this photo released on June 10, 2021, by the Iranian army, an Iranian warship moves in the Atlantic Ocean. (Iranian Army via AP)
August 17, 2021, 5:50 pm
Iran’s supreme leader appoints new chief for country’s navy
Khamenei names senior army officer Shahram Irani to post; Iranian naval forces are mainly in charge of operations in the Gulf of Oman
By AP and ToI Staff
Iran's Dena destroyer during a ceremony in Iran, on June 14, 2021. (Screenshot: YouTube)
June 14, 2021, 8:05 pm
Two new warships join the Iranian navy
Home-grown Dena destroyer-class vessel and Shahin minesweeper arrive in ceremony; President Rouhani says procurement a ‘major task’
By Agencies
This photo released on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 by the Iranian Army, shows Iran-made warship Makran (Iranian Army via AP)
June 5, 2021, 4:19 am
Two Iranian warships round tip of Africa for first time, sparking US concern
As Makran and Sahand appear to head for the Atlantic, some American officials worry they are carrying weapons for Venezuela; others expect them to turn back soon
By ToI Staff and Agencies
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