After the last military drills aimed at projecting its military power at a moment when the new US administration officially takes charge, Iran, for the first time, has dispatched four vessels from its IRGC and army navies to the UAE for a meeting with Emirati naval forces.
IRGC navy chief Alireza Tangsiri comments: “We have repeatedly said that regional countries can ensure the region’s security and that there is no need for foreign presence”
In addition to Persian Gulf forces, coalition forces including the US, Iran’s archenemy, have a strong presence around the Strait of Hormuz.
The UAE and Iran resumed diplomatic ties in 2022, abou six years after Abu Dhabi cut diplomatic relations following Saudi Arabia after the 2016 looting of the Saudi embassy in Tehran. Saudi Arabia followed one year later.
As reported by Iran International, the IRGC navy chief announced there will be ongoing drills with other countries neighboring Iran such as Oman, which was one of the mediators involved in the repairing of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
“We have had engagements with Oman’s navy in this regard and have participated in joint drills with Oman,” Tangsiri said.
A multi-purpose drone carrier will also be integrated into the IRGC navy, he added.
The move project a high degree of symbolism as Teheran aims at sending a message to the Trump administration that this time, contrary to the time of the first Trump administration, it keeps cordial and fruitful relationships with the Countries of the Persian Gulf.
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