Iran unveiled a modern aircraft carrier in Bandar Abbas, capable of transporting drones and helicopters, in response to U.S. threats. Iran organized a demonstration of a modern aircraft carrier on Thursday in the port city of Bandar Abbas.

Iran has commissioned its first aircraft carrier, the Shahid Bagheri (C110-4), which was developed from the container ship Perarin as part of a programme to convert large commercial vessels for military purposes.

Iran says the ship can travel up to 22,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel. At the unveiling ceremony, Gen. Hossein Salami said the ship can travel “independently” for up to a year, greatly improving Iran’s naval capabilities.