IRNA - Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani said safeguarding Iranian navy would play a key role for boosting Islamic Republic’s authority in the Caspian sea.

Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit from Iranian Navy's North Fleet and 4th Naval District in Bandar Anzali in northern province of Gilan, Larijani hailed Iranian navy hardware and software achievements.

In recent years, Iran has made major breakthroughs in its defense sector and attained self-sufficiency in producing important military equipment and systems.

Iran has also conducted other major military drills to enhance the defense capabilities of its armed forces and to test modern military tactics and state-of-the-art army equipment.