Mumbai, February 26 – Two Iranian warships, IRIS Boushehr and IRIS Lavan, have arrived in Mumbai for a goodwill and training visit, marking a step forward in maritime cooperation and strengthening diplomatic ties between India and Iran. The Indian Navy welcomed the flotilla, which carries around 220 officer cadets, as part of its training mission in the Indian Ocean.
The Mission Commander, Captain Mohammad Saberi, along with the commanding officers of the two vessels—Senior Captain Seyed Ali Madani (Lavan) and Commander Hamed Bahramian (Boushehr)—held discussions on Tuesday with Rear Admiral Vidyadhar Harke, Chief Staff Officer (Operations) at Headquarters Western Naval Command. Their interactions focused on mutual interests and the training curricula of both navies.
The Iranian Navy's training flotilla will be docked in Mumbai from February 25 to 28, with multiple engagements planned to enhance bilateral relations. Activities include sports events, professional exchanges, and training visits to the Naval Dockyard for officer cadets.
In a demonstration of India-Iran naval cooperation, the Indian Navy recently undertook a medical evacuation for a trainee officer from IRIS Boushehr at sea. At approximately 3 am on February 20, a distress call was received, prompting the Indian Navy and Coast Guard to act swiftly. The cadet was safely evacuated, admitted to INHS Asvini, and discharged upon the vessel’s arrival at the port on Tuesday.
Over the years, India and Iran have expanded their defence cooperation, particularly in maritime security and training. The arrival of the Iranian warships in Mumbai further underscores the growing Navy-to-Navy collaboration and deepening strategic relations between the two nations.
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