Russia conducts joint patrols with Iran in the Caspian and Black Seas

Russia has sent warships to join joint patrols with Iran in the Caspian Sea, while sending Su-35 fighter jets to patrol the neutral waters of the Black Sea.

Russia dispatched Su-35S fighter jets to patrol the neutral waters of the Black Sea. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)

The Russian and Iranian naval warships have conducted a joint patrol in the Caspian Sea for three days, the TASS news agency reported, citing the press service of the Russian Caspian Fleet. The ships have now completed their mission and are returning to their bases.

Russia sent small artillery and missile boats of Project 21630 (Buyan-class), Volgodonsk and Astrakhan, while Iran assigned the task to the Shahid Nazeri patrol boats, Joshan fast attack craft and Deylaman frigates.

During joint patrols of the central and northern areas of the Caspian Sea, Russian and Iranian sailors addressed challenges related to protecting shipping routes, controlling maritime traffic and counter-piracy measures.

During the three-day mission, they conducted joint maneuvers, as well as practiced defending and protecting naval task forces during a sea voyage. Russian and Iranian naval officials took turns commanding the operations.

Meanwhile, the Russian Defense Ministry announced that Su-35S air superiority fighters of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried out a patrol mission over the neutral waters of the Black Sea to prevent foreign aircraft from violating the country's sovereign airspace.

The Su-35S (NATO classification: Flanker-E+) is a 4++ generation super-maneuverable multirole fighter designed with fifth-generation technology.

Source: https://baoquocte.vn/nga-tuan-tra-chung-voi-iran-o-bien-caspian-va-bien-den-281092.html