Iran Increases Naval Defense Amidst Threats From West and IsraelKeelan Balderson, Contributor The threat from the Zionist state is not to be underestimated. Although Iran is labeled as the aggressor through the biased Western mainstream media, it was Israel who reiterated threats against the Islamic Republic on Wednesday, calling for the International community to make it clear that there is a credible military option, on the table [2]. Despite not signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation treaty and having a policy whereby nuclear attacks would be launched if they determine the Zionist regime is threatened [3], Israel has the gall to dictate to other nations how they should react to Iran, a country that does agree to peaceful nuclear operations. An Israeli official arrogantly declared to the Jerusalem Post earlier this week that word leaders should do as they say regarding Iran. [Israel] would like the international community to say that these are our demands, these are our sanctions, complyor else. It is then understandable why Iran wants it known that they will not back down and are prepared to defend themselves. Our presence in international waters is aimed at safeguarding the interests of the Islamic Republic and strengthening military power to defend Iran, said Admiral Habibollah Sayyari, the countrys current naval commander. We will multiply our efforts to enhance our military might and have a presence in international waters, he continued [4]. Sayyari also revealed via state news agency IRNA, that the Gulf of Aden region of the Indian Ocean is a particular concern and the new strategy will help guard Irans cargo ships from growing hostility from Somali pirates. As of now Iran has ordered the construction of 11 more vessels, consisting of missile-launching frigates and destroyers; the first (a Mowj-2 class destroyer) set for completion next March. Should a military conflict take place, Britain and the United States have unsurprisingly pledged support for Israel, with Britain planning to permit the US to launch jets from the Diego Garcia colony in the Indian Ocean [8]. Despite the saber-rattling against them, Iran came to the aid of a US cargo ship that was attacked by pirates last month [9]. Whos being peaceful and whos the real threat? If you found this information valuable, please help promote it on Reddit by clicking the like arrow:HERE Keelan Balderson is an independent journalist, documentary filmmaker and Internet radio host from the UK. You can listen to his WideShut Webcast every Monday at 8pm GMT on Resistance Radio. Please support his work by visiting his website: WideShut.co.uk. linkwithin_text=Related Articles: 