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Iranian Navy reiterates plans for base in Antarctica
来源：shippingazette 编辑：编辑部 发布：2023/10/12 17:02:16
IRAN has once again expressed its aspiration to gain access to the South Pole of the Earth, reports Fort Lauderdale's Maritime Executive.
During commemorating the Sacred Defence Week, which honours the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani revealed the nation's intentions to establish a research facility in Antarctica.
This marks the second occasion the high-ranking naval officer has addressed Iran's Antarctic ambitions in a public forum.
In May, Mr Irani announced the navy's plans for an expedition to the region.
"Our future plan is to proudly raise the Iranian flag in the South Pole and undertake collaborative military and scientific efforts in the region. With the navy as a strategic force, this potential exists within us," said Mr Irani.
Mr Irani also praised Iran's two-ship 86th Fleet, which in May completed a circumnavigation voyage dubbed the "360-Degree Mission Around the World."
According to Mr Irani, the mission re-asserted Iran's global maritime presence, a sign that the country can break through the hegemony of world powers.
During commemorating the Sacred Defence Week, which honours the 1980-1988 Iran-Iraq war, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani revealed the nation's intentions to establish a research facility in Antarctica.
This marks the second occasion the high-ranking naval officer has addressed Iran's Antarctic ambitions in a public forum.
In May, Mr Irani announced the navy's plans for an expedition to the region.
"Our future plan is to proudly raise the Iranian flag in the South Pole and undertake collaborative military and scientific efforts in the region. With the navy as a strategic force, this potential exists within us," said Mr Irani.
Mr Irani also praised Iran's two-ship 86th Fleet, which in May completed a circumnavigation voyage dubbed the "360-Degree Mission Around the World."
According to Mr Irani, the mission re-asserted Iran's global maritime presence, a sign that the country can break through the hegemony of world powers.