Iran, Iraq to expand naval cooperation

The navies of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) and Iraq have signed an agreement to expand cooperation between the naval forces of the two countries.

The agreement was signed on Tuesday by the IRGC Navy Commander Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi and Commander of the Iraqi Navy Vice Admiral Ali Hussain Ali.
The document calls for expanding cooperation among the two countries’ navies, arranging mutual visits for naval forces and holding joint drills.
Fadavi described the agreement as a beginning for more cooperation between the two countries in the north of the Persian Gulf region.
In recent years, Iran Navy has been increasing its presence in international waters to protect naval routes and provide security for Iranian merchant vessels and tankers.