Iran navy chief vows to defeat threats at sea

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said on Thursday that Iran’s naval and defense capabilities are at their strongest level to date, amid rising tensions over the possibility of a military attack against the country.

“Our maritime power and defensive capabilities are stronger than ever,” Irani said. “Today, our enemies see the Islamic Republic’s armed forces and strategic navy as a superpower.”

“The enemy seeks direct confrontation at sea, but with divine support, we will defeat and drown the devil, just as Pharaoh was drowned.”