IRIS Alvand returns from Sri Lanka anti-piracy meeting

The IRIS Alvand has returned from Sri Lanka where Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khaem Bigham and members of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy participated in an international anti-piracy meeting attended by 22 countries, including the United States. The event also hailed the 60th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Navy.

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Above: The IRIS Alvand, Alvand class frigate, hull number 71,

upon its return to home port at Bandar Abbas.

Left: Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khaem Bigham.

Third from left: an IRIN Commodore.

Rear Admiral Gholam Reza Khaem Bigham shakes hands with a Lieutenant Junior Grade officer. To his right, a Senior Chief Petty Officer and Petty Officer 1ST Class look on; crew members of the IRIS Alvand.

Left: A young IRIN Commander and to his left a Lieutenant; crew members of the IRIS Alvand on inspection.

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Photos: Majid Jamshidi at FARS News Agency