The Iranian Navy’s warships have entered Port Sudan, reports the Fars News Agency citing the Navy.
After passing through the strategic Strait of Bab el-Mandeb, Jamaran destroyer and logistical chopper carrier vessel, Bushehr, docked in Port Sudan, the Navy’s public relations office said.
The fleet’s commanders and Sudanese Navy commanders have already had a meeting.
Tehran’s ambassador to Khartoum also attended the meeting aimed at expanding bilateral military cooperation and announced that he will pay a visit to Iran in the near future.
The ambassador thanked Sudan’s warm welcome to the Iranian fleet of warships, and described presence of the warships in Sudan as “an honor” for Iran.
[mappress] Naval Today Staff, December 11, 2012; Image: Iran Military