The Iranian Navy commander says the country plans to stage a combined naval exercise with foreign military forces within the next few weeks.

The Islamic Republic is expanding its naval presence in high seas amid tensions stoked by outsiders in the region.

Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the force is going to equip its new domestically-designed and manufactured hovercraft with long-range naval missiles.

Iranian and Pakistani military forces have staged a day-long joint naval training exercise in the Strait of Hormuz and the northern tip of the Persian Gulf.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy takes delivery of new homegrown naval cruise missiles and advanced helicopters furnished with electronic warfare systems.

The Islamic Republic of Iran Navy unveils homegrown Chamrosh-4 VTOL drone and a remotely operated vehicle during an exhibition in the capital Tehran.

Deylaman is the fifth generation of Mowj-class destroyer, which joined Iran's naval fleet last week, and has been hailed as one of the most advanced destroyers in the world.

Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says naval forces from the Islamic Republic, Russia and China are set to stage a joint naval exercise in the Persian Gulf waters.

Iranian and Omani military forces hold a joint naval rescue and relief exercise in the Hormuz Strait and the northern parts of the Indian Ocean.

Iranian Navy chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani says the country plans to stage two joint naval exercises with foreign military forces in the northern tip of the Indian Ocean within the next few months.