Southern Fleet (Iran)
| Southern Forward Naval Headquarters | |
|---|---|
Location of current southern fleet bases | |
| Country | Iran |
| Part of | Islamic Republic of Iran Navy |
| Garrison/HQ | Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province |
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| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Vice Commodore Afshin Tashak |
The Southern Fleet, which is under command of the Southern Forward Naval Headquarters (SNFHQ; Persian: قرارگاه مقدم ناوگان جنوب), compromises the 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd naval regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The SNFHQ is based in Bandar Abbas, and is responsible for coordination across its three southern districts as a forward operating base, as well as presence of units in international missions off Iranian territorial waters.