ANI: In an effort to boost military ties with India, three naval warships from the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy docked at�Mumbai�port from March 6 to March 10.

During the five day visit, Capt Aria Shafaghat Rodsari, Commodore Behnam Hossainpor (Commanding Officer of Naghdi), Commandant Mahdi Ahmadpour Samani (Commanding Officer of�Tonb) and Commodore Mohammad Bagher Rahmana (Commanding Officer of�Bayandor) called on Rear Admiral Puneet Kumar Bahl, Flag Officer Commanding,�Maharashtra�Naval Area and other senior officers of the Western Naval Command.

The crew of the Iranian�naval ships�-�Nagdhi,�Bayandor�and�Tonb�- also visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Beas.

Several interactions via sports and social events were organised for the visitors during their stay in�Mumbai.

Historically, India and Iran shared a cordial relationship. The defence relationship between the two countries is gradually maturing into one of mutual trust and confidence.