Military relations between Iran and Malaysia have recently been docked when the Islamic Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) naval vessel “Shahid Mahadabi,” which was docked at Port Klan, the main port of the Strait of Malacca. It was emphasized.
The warship accompanied by the Iranian Navy’s destroyer, Dena, sailed through the Bay of Bengal, passing through the waters of Pakistan, India and Sri Lanka, then crossed the equator and took on extended missions in international waters.
Shahid Mahdavi, a multi-purpose warship with long-range ballistic and cruise missiles, joined the IRGC fleet in March 2023, demonstrating important technological advances. This includes three-dimensional phased array radar, ocean-to-sea-to-air missiles, and advanced electronic warfare capabilities. Warships can also operate a variety of aircraft and vessels.
IRGC Commander Major General Hossein Salami has previously stated that the vessel’s capabilities include a significant expansion of Iran’s naval power projection capabilities, including the demonstrated ability to launch ballistic missiles from hidden vessels. .