Iran hails naval buildup, vows to strengthen deterrence

Iran's navy chief said Tuesday that the country’s expanding maritime capabilities are aimed at bolstering deterrence, emphasizing Iran’s readiness to confront external threats.

“Our objective is to strengthen deterrence,” Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said at a Teacher’s Day event at the Naval University in Nowshahr. “Even with small boats, Iranian youth will stand firm against the Great Satan,” he added, using Tehran’s term for the United States.

He also pointed to Iran’s missile capabilities: “With just two missiles, our youth have stood against hundreds.