Commander of the IRGC Navy says "We have 27 high-powered fixed aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf", ISNA reports
The statement from the IRGC Navy commander regarding the presence of 27 high-powered aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf suggests heightened military readiness, which could raise tensions in the region.
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Commander of the IRGC Navy says "We have 27 high-powered fixed aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf", ISNA reports
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