Iran boasts of overcoming US pressure, increasing naval power
The reports come as Iran is positioning itself to gain from new ties with Saudi Arabia and its increasing arms trade with Russia, as well as close work with China.
A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023.(photo credit: REUTERS)BySETH J. FRANTZMAN