An Iranian navy ship. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Iran’s Navy chief vowed yesterday to send a ‘fleet of warships’ to ports along the Atlantic Ocean – as the deadly vessels returned from taking part in joint drills with the Russian Navy, it is reported.

Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari made the promise while speaking at a ceremony marking the return to port of the Iranian warships after the drills, according to Fars news agency. He reportedly declared: ‘Our warships will soon berth at ports in the Atlantic Ocean.’

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