Iranian Navy has started the active phase of the major drills in the north of the Indian ocean.
According to Tasnim news agency, during the drills, known as Velayat 95, missile tests, intelligence operations, deployment of submarines and rescue operations would be conducted, involving a range of naval equipment including submarines and helicopters manufactured in Iran.
The area of the drills reportedly covers 2 million square kilometers .
Velayat 95 drills are the last in a series of military exercises, which were announced in June 2016 by the Iranian Navy.
Source: Sputnik