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IRGC Navy chief US forces have moved 700 kilometers away from Strait of Hormuz

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IRGC Navy chief: US forces have moved 700 kilometers away from Strait of Hormuz​

TEHRAN— The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy says US forces have moved 600 to 700 kilometers away from the Strait of Hormuz, attributing a retreat from the strategic waterway to the 'sacrifices of Iranian personnel killed in the line of duty.'

IRGC Navy chief: US forces have moved 700 kilometers away from Strait of Hormuz

Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio

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Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio​

TEHRAN — Iran is seeking to accelerate the modernization of its armed forces, expand domestic weapons production and strengthen its defense-industrial infrastructure, according to plans presented by defense minister nominee Mehrdad Akhlaqi, as senior military officials stress the importance of deterrence and preparedness amid continued tensions with the United States and Israel.

Iran sets out defense modernization plans as officials stress deterrence and domestic arms productio