Iran's Revolutionary Guards have transformed a commercial ship into a mobile naval platform capable of launching drones and helicopters at sea. The ship, named Shahid Beheshti, is equipped with a 590-ft runway and can operate without refueling for up to one year. This new addition to Iran's fleet is seen as an important step in increasing the country's defense and deterrence capability in distant waters.
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