Posted on Apr 7, 2023
Iranian Navy Surface Action Group Docked in South Africa, Satellite Photos Reveal - USNI News
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Iran’s two-ship surface action group was spotted this week in port in Cape Town, South Africa, after failing to transit the Panama Canal, according to satellite images provided to USNI News by Maxar.
IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena were spotted in port on April 4 after completing an Atlantic transit after operating off the east coast of South America.
The pair of ships have been on a worldwide tour since last year, sailing from Iran through the Indian Ocean, South China Sea, around Cape Horn to the Atlantic Ocean and arrived off the coast in South America early in January.
Last month, Iranian state media played up an expanded economic relationship with South Africa that included plans to open a new economic development office.
Makran, a converted oil tanker, has operated as an oiler for the group, allowing the two ships to operate far-extended stretches between port calls.
IRIS Makran and IRIS Dena were spotted in port on April 4 after completing an Atlantic transit after operating off the east coast of South America.
The pair of ships have been on a worldwide tour since last year, sailing from Iran through the Indian Ocean, South China Sea, around Cape Horn to the Atlantic Ocean and arrived off the coast in South America early in January.
Last month, Iranian state media played up an expanded economic relationship with South Africa that included plans to open a new economic development office.
Makran, a converted oil tanker, has operated as an oiler for the group, allowing the two ships to operate far-extended stretches between port calls.
Iranian Navy Surface Action Group Docked in South Africa, Satellite Photos Reveal - USNI News
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel good day Brother William, always informational and of the most interesting. Thanks for sharing, have a blessed day!
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No money for the Panama Canal access fees? I wondered if they visited Maduro in Venezuela to buy oil? They sure took the scenic route. They do not believe in C02 mitigation. I bet that Climate Change mitigation is not on their priority list. They care less!
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