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Dubai Eye
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Dubai Eye
Iran's first drone carrier joins the Revolutionary Guards' fleet
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have received the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Amid military exercises lasting from early January to early March, Iran's armed forces have unveiled new weaponry as Tehran braces for more tensions with Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. "The Revolutionary Guards took action to transform a commercial ship... into a mobile naval platform capable of carrying out drone and helicopter missions in the oceans," said Navy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Alireza Tangsiri. "The addition of this ship to our fleet is an important step in increasing the defence and deterrence capability of Iran in distant waters and in maintaining our national security interests," Tangsiri added. The Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, is equipped with a 180-metre (590-ft) runway and is able to operate without refuelling for up to one year, Tasnim said. The ship is different from previous Revolutionary Guards warships because it can launch and retrieve larger drones such as the Qaher, a miniaturised drone version of a local fighter jet. The warship also holds fast-attack crafts and unmanned submarines, in addition to short-range anti-ship cruise missiles.
LBCI
06-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
Iran's first drone carrier joins Revolutionary Guards' fleet
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Amid military exercises lasting from early January to early March, Iran's armed forces have unveiled new weaponry as Tehran braces for more tensions with Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. "The Revolutionary Guards took action to transform a commercial ship... into a mobile naval platform capable of carrying out drone and helicopter missions in the oceans," said Navy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Alireza Tangsiri. "The addition of this ship to our fleet is an important step in increasing the defence and deterrence capability of Iran in distant waters and in maintaining our national security interests," Tangsiri added. The Shahid Beheshti, a former container vessel, is equipped with a 180-metre (590-ft) runway and is able to operate without refuelling for up to one year, Tasnim said. The ship is different from previous Revolutionary Guards warships because it can launch and retrieve larger drones such as the Qaher, a miniaturised drone version of a local fighter jet. The warship also holds fast-attack crafts and unmanned submarines, in addition to short-range anti-ship cruise missiles. Reuters
Al Arabiya
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran's first drone carrier joins IRGC'S fleet
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Amid military exercises lasting from early January to early March, Iran's armed forces have unveiled new weaponry as Tehran braces for more friction with Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. 'The Revolutionary Guards took action to transform a commercial ship ... into a mobile naval platform capable of carrying out drone and helicopter missions in the oceans,' said Navy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Alireza Tangsiri. The Shahid Beheshti, a former container ship, is equipped with a 180-meter (590-ft) runway and can operate without refueling for up to one year, Tasnim said. The ship is different from previous IRGC warships because it can launch and retrieve larger drones such as the Qaher and Mohajer-6. 'The addition of this ship into our fleet is an important step in increasing the defense and deterrence capability of Iran in distant waters and in maintaining our national security interests,' Tangsiri added. Last month,
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Iran's first drone carrier joins the Revolutionary Guards' fleet
DUBAI (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Amid military exercises lasting from early January to early March, Iran's armed forces have unveiled new weaponry as Tehran braces for more friction with Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. "The Revolutionary Guards took action to transform a commercial ship ... into a mobile naval platform capable of carrying out drone and helicopter missions in the oceans," said Navy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Alireza Tangsiri. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. The Shahid Beheshti, a former container ship, is equipped with a 180-metre (590-ft) runway and can operate without refuelling for up to one year, Tasnim said. The ship is different from previous Revolutionary Guards warships because it can launch and retrieve larger drones such as the Qaher and Mohajer-6. "The addition of this ship into our fleet is an important step in increasing the defence and deterrence capability of Iran in distant waters and in maintaining our national security interests," Tangsiri added. Last month, Iran's navy received its first signals intelligence ship.
Reuters
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Iran's first drone carrier joins the Revolutionary Guards' fleet
DUBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Iran's Revolutionary Guards have taken delivery of the country's first ship capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Thursday. Amid military exercises lasting from early January to early March, Iran's armed forces have unveiled new weaponry as Tehran braces for more friction with Israel and the United States under President Donald Trump. "The Revolutionary Guards took action to transform a commercial ship ... into a mobile naval platform capable of carrying out drone and helicopter missions in the oceans," said Navy Commander of the Revolutionary Guards Alireza Tangsiri. The Shahid Beheshti, a former container ship, is equipped with a 180-metre (590-ft) runway and can operate without refuelling for up to one year, Tasnim said. The ship is different from previous Revolutionary Guards warships because it can launch and retrieve larger drones such as the Qaher and Mohajer-6. "The addition of this ship into our fleet is an important step in increasing the defence and deterrence capability of Iran in distant waters and in maintaining our national security interests," Tangsiri added. Last month, Iran's navy received its first signals intelligence ship.
