Iran’s Navy, IRGC to receive new combat vessels this year: Commanders

The naval forces of the Iranian Army and Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) are set to receive new combat and logistics vessels this year, according to the forces’ commanders. Speaking during a live televised interview on Thursday, Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi said that his force will unveil its first dock ship in November during the country’s Navy Day. He noted that with a span of 231 meters, the vessel will be 24 meters longer than Iran’s Khark logistical vessel and can carry up to seven helicopters and a vast array of drones, missiles and electronic warfare equipment....