Iranian naval flotilla returns home after 53-day voyageDecember 15, 2018 - 15:12 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The 58th naval flotilla of the Navy Force of the Iranian Army docked in Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Saturday, December 15 morning after a 53-day voyage and was welcomed by the navy commanders, IRNA reports. “The operational-intelligence naval group which is comprised of Bayandor destroyer and Tonb logistics warship has returned country after its voyage to cover 3,970 nautical miles and docking in Omani port of Salalah,” said the Commander of Moqaddam Naval Base Rear Admiral Afshin Tashk in the welcome ceremony. “The continuous presence of Iran’s navy forces in international waters is to execute the Iranian Supreme Leader’s order, safeguard the country’s interests in far seas, hoist Iran’s flag, and to foil the Iranophobia plots,” he added. Tashk appreciated the navy forces for their efforts to establish stability and security in Gulf of Eden and the far seas. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |