Iranian Navy light frigate Sahand Iranian state media reported on Sunday that the ship capsized while anchored for repairs in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas.
“The Sahand lost balance due to water taking in while it was undergoing repairs at the pier. Fortunately, the ship quickly regained balance,” state news agency Iran reported, citing a navy statement. saw According to Reuters.
It was not revealed when the accident occurred.
State media published pictures of the capsized boat and said several people had been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
Iran Reports He also said that the accident was caused by a technical malfunction during repair work and that those believed to have been involved in the accident would be subjected to thorough questioning.
Sahand The is a Mudge-class frigate of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy’s Southern Fleet. It was commissioned on December 1, 2018.
Original Sahand It was sunk by US forces on April 18, 1988 during Operation Praying Mantis during the Iran-Iraq War.
The warship was launched in 2012.
