Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Islamic Republic plans to send its submarines on 90-day missions to international waters

Iran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari says the Islamic Republic plans to send its submarines on 90-day missions to international waters.

According to Press TV, on June 7, Iran deployed its Younes submarine, alongside the warships of Iran's Navy 14th fleet, in the Red Sea to conduct maritime surveillance operations.

The submarine returned home on July 4 following its 68-day mission in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

The deployment of the Younes submarine was the first such operation by Iran's Navy in distant waters.

Sayyari said on Saturday Youes submarine “could finish its 68-day mission in international waters with full preparation despite all sanctions [imposed against Iran] and through the efforts of domestic specialists”.

The Iranian Navy commander added that the Younes submarine could set a new record in regard with the length of submarines missions in the international waters.