Islamic Republic of Iran Navy, Naval force in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy is a military organization headquartered in Bandar Abbas, consisting of approximately 48,000 personnel deployed along the country's southern and northern coastal regions. Its units operate in the Persian Gulf, the Gulf of Oman, and the Caspian Sea, using several locations as operational bases for surveillance and defense tasks.
Following the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the naval forces underwent a fundamental reorganization, aligning their structures with the new political order of the country. This restructuring brought changes in command, training methods, and the strategic orientation of the maritime units.
Naval personnel maintain regular international maritime exercises with Pakistan and India to strengthen regional cooperation and tactical capabilities.
The military installations are located in coastal cities such as Bandar Abbas, Bushehr, Khorramshahr, and on Kharg Island, where civilian access is generally not permitted. No visitor facilities or public tours are available, as these are operational defense sites.
The naval force employs submarines, frigates, and patrol vessels sourced from Russia and North Korea following Western equipment restrictions.
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