Iranian Amphibious Vessel Seeks Refuge in Indian Port

Another Iranian naval vessel has sought refuge in a neutral port following an expansion of the Iran conflict to the Indo-Pacific and U.S. efforts to target Tehran’s naval forces. IRIS Lavan (514) docked at the Port of Kochi following engine troubles, government officials told Indian news outlet Wion, which first reported the docking. The 2,500-ton Hengam-class landing ship requested access to the port after experiencing engine troubles before the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran began Feb. 28. Alongside the now stricken frigate IRIS Dena (75) and currently interned oiler IRIS Bushehr (422), Lavan was a part of Tehran’s diplomatic naval mission