Velayat 91 Large Scale Naval Exercise

The Iranian Navy has showcased its special forces, marines as well as its naval aviation branch’s capabilities during the Velayat 91 large scale naval exercise. The Iranian special forces and military diving units practiced defending their ports and coastline against attacks during the naval war game which meant to warn off states threatening the Islamic republic.

The highly-publicized exercises are taking place across a wide area from the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil and gas shipping route, to the Gulf of Oman and northern parts of the Indian Ocean.

Naval commanders have made regular appearances on Iranian television since Friday saying the six-day drill would show how Iran could defend its territory.