The Southern Fleet, which is under command of the Southern Forward Naval Headquarters (SNFHQ; ), compromises the 1st, the 2nd and the 3rd naval regions of the Islamic Republic of Iran Navy. The SNFHQ is based in Bandar Abbas, and is responsible for coordination across its three southern districts as a forward operating base, as well as presence of units in international missions off Iranian territorial waters.

History 18th century

20th century

Structure The jurisdiction and responsibilities of the navy was redefined in 2007, as a result, the southern fleet was reorganized. Before 2007 Prior to these changes, the organization of the southern fleet was as follows: Region Headquarters Area of responsibility1st Naval RegionBandar Abbas, HormozganStrait of Hormuz2nd Naval RegionBushehr, Bushehrcentral Persian Gulf3rd Naval RegionMahshahr, Khuzestannorthern Persian GulfChabahar Naval Base (independent)Chabahar, Sistan and BaluchestanGulf of Oman Since 2007 The forces under command of the southern fleet currently operate under these districts: Region Namesake Headquarters Area of responsibility1st Naval RegionEmamatBandar Abbas, HormozganStrait of Hormuz2nd Naval RegionVelayatJask, Hormozganwestern Gulf of Oman3rd Naval RegionNabovatKonarak, Sistan and Baluchestaneastern Gulf of Oman Commanders

Commodore Abbas Ramzi Ataie Rear Admiral Kamal Habibollahi (October 1972–January 1976) Captain Mohammad-Hossein Malekzadegan (1983–1985) Commodore Ebrahim Ashkan (?–2017) Vice Commodore Afshin Tashak (2017–present)

Order of battle Submarines

(reported out of water as of January 2021) (reported out of water as of January 2021) (reported out of water as of January 2021) s (about 20 were believed to be operational as of 2020) (rarely seen on operation)

Surface combatants

(sunk during 2026 Iran war) (in dry dock as of 2026) (sunk during 2026 Iran war) (formerly) (sunk during 2026 Iran war)

(active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020) (active as of 2020)

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