Iran has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the Shahid Bagheri (C110-4), which was developed by converting the commercial container ship Perarin as part of a program to repurpose large commercial vessels for military use.

Iran has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, Shahid Bagheri (C110-4), developed from the container ship Perarin as part of a program to convert large commercial ships for military purposes. The vessel has been adapted for helicopter takeoffs,

Iran's dedicated drone carrier was shown at sea on Thursday, in a report by state broadcaster IRIB. The Shahid Bahman Bagheri, which became operational in December, is a converted civilian container ship purchased from South Korea more than 20 years ago.