06.02.2012, 21:12
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04 February
IRAN
Iran has begun “mass production” of Zafar anti-ship missiles … small short-range missiles to be mounted in speed boats and other light vessels for attacks on small to medium-size targets.
Some media report the IRGC has begun “naval maneuvers near the Strait of Hormuz”. This seems to be NOT the case. Only verifiable exercise takes place some 200 km inland by IRGC land forces.
PIRACY
Anti-Piracy Forces: The 18th Iranian anti-piracy task group (deployed since 21 Jan), comprised of frigate NAGHDI (Type US PF 103) and supply ship KHARG, has arrived at Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) for a scheduled port visit.
Coinciding with the Iranian task group’s visit, also British frigate SOMERSET has berthed at Jeddah for a visit (rmks: ended participation in operation “Enduring Freedom”, about to return home. Temporarily also had been employed in anti-piracy operations off the Horn of Africa)
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