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TEHRAN \u2013 Iran is making good on its promise to enhance strategic partnership with Pakistan, as the Iranian Navy joins the AMAN-25 naval exercise, which commenced in Karachi on Friday.<\/p>\n
The drills, hosted biennially by Pakistan since 2007, have attracted ships, aircraft, special forces, and observers from over 60 nations, underscoring a collective push for regional security in the Indian Ocean.<\/p>\n
Since its inception, the AMAN series has grown into a platform for navies to address piracy, terrorism, and humanitarian crises.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s iteration, under the slogan \u201cTogether for Peace,\u201d includes advanced tactical demonstrations and crisis-response simulations.<\/p>\n
Iran’s delegation, led by Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani, arrived in Karachi on Saturday.<\/p>\n
The visit is believed to demonstrate Tehran\u2019s commitment to strengthening operational capabilities at sea alongside Islamabad.<\/p>\n
A combat ship from Iran\u2019s fleet joined the drills, which will run until February 11. In his remarks to reporters, Rear Admiral Irani emphasized the significance of close relations with Pakistan.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur participation at this level reflects the depth of bilateral trust and shared goals,\u201d Irani stated, adding that the event serves as a valuable opportunity to lay the groundwork for future joint exercises.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe seas unite us\u2014and through unity, we secure prosperity,\u201d the commander added.<\/p>\n
Iran\u2019s naval chief also revealed plans to invite Pakistan to bilateral drills hosted by Iran, signaling a new phase in defense collaboration.<\/p>\n
Rear Admiral Irani previously traveled to Pakistan in June 2023.<\/p>\n
At the opening ceremony, Pakistan Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Abdul Munib stressed that evolving maritime challenges require collective efforts, noting that no single country has the strength to tackle these challenges alone.<\/p>\n
Pakistan\u2019s Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf, who welcomed Iran\u2019s involvement, reiterated Islamabad\u2019s enthusiasm for expanded naval ties with Tehran.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur strong historical ties with Iran provide a foundation for greater cooperation in ensuring regional maritime security,\u201d Ashraf said.<\/p>\n
From 2007 to 2023, Iran took part in the AMAN exercises mainly as an observer, with high-ranking Iranian delegations present at the events.<\/p>\n
This year, in addition to taking part in the drills, the Iranian delegation is also engaging in the inaugural AMAN Dialogue\u2014a forum focused on maritime cooperation\u2014and holding sideline meetings with Pakistani military officials.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n