Southern_Fleet_(Iran)

Southern Fleet (Iran)

Southern Fleet (Iran)

Military unit

The Southern Fleet, which is under command of the Southern Forward Naval Headquarters[2] (SNFHQ; Persian: قرارگاه مقدم ناوگان جنوب), compromises the 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd naval regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The SNFHQ is based in Bandar Abbas, and is responsible for coordination across its three southern districts as a forward operating base, as well as presence of units in international missions off Iranian territorial waters.[2]

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History

18th century

See also: Afsharid navy § Southern fleet

20th century

See also: Tanker War

Structure

The jurisdiction and responsibilities of the navy was redefined in 2007, as a result, the southern fleet was reorganized.[3]

Before 2007

Prior to these changes, the organization of the southern fleet was as follows:[4]

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Since 2007

The forces under command of the southern fleet currently operate under these districts:[1]

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Commanders

Order of battle

Submarines

Surface combatants

References

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