Editorial Radio Panama. The naval forces of the Iranian Army are about to enter the Panama Canal, according to statements by the commander of the Iranian Army Naval Force, Iranian Rear Admiral Shahram.
“Until now, our naval fleet has been present in all but two of the world’s strategic straits,” he told the outlet. hispantv Iranian Rear Admiral Shahram, assuring that this year they will be in one of the two remaining straits, and “we also plan to be present in the Panama Canal.”
He indicated that the units of the Navy are close to the coasts of the Americas, which ensures the success of the Iranian naval forces in navigation through the Pacific Ocean.
The Iranian rear admiral assured that to achieve this objective they have established three oceanic commands that oversee naval missions in the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
The main reason for the presence of the Iranian Naval Force in international waters is to ensure the security of the naval routes, Iran specified, stating that “we are the only country in the region that independently carries out this heavy mission under sanctions and threats. We have continued with this important mission since the time of the Holy Defense [la guerra impuesta por Irak (1980-1988)] until today and we will follow it in the future”.
